Calvary Cork Podcast

What does it really mean to be a Bible-Treasuring church, and how do we stay that way over time? In this message, Elder Stephen Lane teaches on part 3 of Calvary Cork’s Core Values series. Using the biblical image of the vine and the branches, he shows that a Christ-centred church is formed by Christ-centred people who continue to abide in Jesus as their first love.

What does it really mean to be a Christ-centred church, and how do we stay that way over time? In this message, Elder Victor Sabbe teaches from John 15 and Revelation 2 as part 2 of Calvary Cork’s Core Values series. Using the biblical image of the vine and the branches, he shows that a Christ-centred church is formed by Christ-centred people who continue to abide in Jesus as their first love. Thi...

In Luke 4, Jesus declares that Isaiah’s promise has been fulfilled “today.” In this short devotional, Peter Daunt reflects on Jesus as the promised Messiah who did not merely speak about deliverance, but came to be our deliverance. Drawing from Isaiah 61, Luke 4, Ephesians 1, and Philippians 2, this meditation reminds us that salvation is not only rescue from judgment, but God’s active work in us...

This message opens Calvary Cork’s three-week Core Church Values series, exploring what must shape the life of the local church. In Part 1, Stephen Lane addresses the foundational value of Humility Pursuing , arguing that without humility there is no church. Teaching from Philippians 2:1-11, Stephen Lane calls believers to share the mind of Christ - the self-giving mindset that emptied itself for t...

As we move through the first weeks of 2026, Jesse O’Regan reflects on our plans, God’s purposes, and the call to faithful preparation. Drawing from Proverbs 19:21 and 21:31, this short Leaders Corner update reminds us to plan wisely, work diligently, and ultimately rest in the Lord whose purposes always stand. If you want it even tighter for audio platforms, here is a slightly shorter alternative:...

Everyone Is Being Formed | Discipleship According to Jesus (Matthew 28:16–20) Everyone is being shaped by someone or something. The real question is not whether we are being formed, but by whom . In this sermon from Matthew 28:16–20, we explore what Jesus meant when He said, “Go and make disciples,” and why discipleship is not a niche Christian programme but the core of the Christian life. Long be...

Mike and Stephen talk about lessons learned about Jesus via His disciple Matthew, and what it means to follow Him, and be a student of His word in 2026 Cork.

In this sermon from Matthew 28:16–20, we look closely at the Great Commission and the surprising honesty of the scene where it is first given. The risen Jesus sends His disciples into the world with a global mission, but He sends them as they are: imperfect, worshipping, and still wrestling with doubt. This message explores:Why the Great Commission is “great” not because of the disciples, but beca...

What really happened after the resurrection of Jesus? In Matthew 28:11–15, we find the very first attempt to explain away the empty tomb. While some worship the risen Christ, others scramble to control the narrative. In this message, we explore why the resurrection of Jesus is not only a matter of faith, but a claim rooted in history. Drawing on biblical testimony, early non-Christian sources, and...

What does the resurrection mean, and what does it reveal about God’s heart toward fearful and faltering disciples? In this expositional message from Matthew 28:1–10 , we follow the first witnesses to the empty tomb as grief turns to “great joy” and worship. Matthew shows us that the resurrection is not only a miracle to marvel at, but God’s decisive verdict on the cross - confirming that Jesus’ sa...

In Acts 9, we encounter one of the most dramatic and important moments in the New Testament: the conversion of Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus. This sermon explores what happens when the risen Jesus shows up, not to someone searching for Him, but to someone actively opposing Him. Saul is a religious zealot, convinced that he is serving God by persecuting the early church. He is authorised,...

What does an ancient story about a fiery furnace have to do with Christmas? In Daniel 3, three faithful young men refuse to bow to a false god and are thrown into a blazing furnace. But they are not alone. A mysterious fourth man appears in the fire with them, and everything changes. In this Advent sermon from Daniel 3:8–28, we explore how this dramatic moment points us to the true meaning of Chri...

In this episode, we sit down with Tobi Bashiru to hear his story, his work as a health and safety professional, and the ways the Lord has shaped him through faithful service at Calvary Cork. Tobi reflects on lessons learned through behind-the-scenes ministry, discipleship, and how God met him with grace during a season of deep loss and trial.

In Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua stands on the edge of Jericho carrying the weight of leadership, fear, and uncertainty. It is here, in this in between moment, that he meets a mysterious figure with a drawn sword: the Commander of the Lord’s army. In this Advent sermon, Pastor Mike explores how Christ, the true Commander, meets His people in their own liminal spaces. As Joshua discovers, the Lord does no...

In this follow up conversation to our Advent message on Genesis 32, Mike Neglia is joined by Nick Cady , pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, to explore Jacob’s long night of wrestling with God and the meaning of walking with a limp. Together they talk through why God sometimes meets us in seasons of fear, uncertainty, and exhaustion; what a theophany or Christophany actu...

Why would God choose to meet someone in the dark with a fight? In this Advent message from Genesis 32:22-32 , Mike Neglia explores Jacob’s long night of wrestling with God – a turning point not only for Jacob’s life, but for anyone who has ever struggled with fear, uncertainty, or exhaustion. Jacob is alone at the Jabbok, out of schemes and out of strength. But in the darkness he discovers a God w...

In this sermon from Matthew 27:57-66, Mike Neglia explores the often-overlooked moment between the cross and the resurrection: the burial of Jesus. Far from being a narrative pause, the burial is part of the gospel itself. It proves that Jesus truly died, exposes the weakness of alternative theories, and prepares us to grasp the wonder of the resurrection. We look closely at Joseph of Arimathea an...

In this episode, Mark Ryan from the Calvary Cork Care Team shares a warm and encouraging reflection on the heart of Christian thanksgiving. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Psalm 100, Mark reminds us that gratitude is not just for good days, but for all circumstances, because God has been faithful in the past and will be faithful in the future. A brief devotional to lift your eyes, steady you...

In this sermon from Matthew 27 v.32–56, Tadgh O’Keefe walks us through the suffering of Jesus as the true King who saves his people through the cross. This passage brings together the promise of Genesis 3:15, the imagery of the Exodus, and the fulfilment of Scripture as Christ conquers evil and makes a way for us to be restored to God. If you want to understand the cross more deeply or you need fr...

In this episode, Luke Ebrahim (husband to Lorna, dad to Eli and Izzy, and Life Group leader in Bandon) shares a warm and powerful reflection from our midweek Life Group gatherings as we’ve been working through Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Calvary Cork recently launched Life Groups throughout Cork county, and we’ve been experiencing real joy and encouragement as we meet midweek to pray, study an...

In this episode, Mike sits down with trustees Keith Mutabazi and Cian Carroll for a warm and honest conversation about church membership at Calvary Cork . Together they walk through some of the most common questions people have asked as we introduce meaningful membership into the life of our church. The conversation covers: What church membership actually means Why it’s worth pursuing as a followe...

In Matthew 27.1–31 we step into the final hours before the cross and watch three defining scenes unfold. Judas rejects Jesus in despair, Barabbas is released in his place, and the soldiers mock the innocent King with thorns and scarlet. Through betrayal, injustice, and humiliation, Matthew shows us the One who willingly carries the curse and sin of the world so that sinners can find restoration, f...

Peter took five steps down (pride → prayerlessness → presumption → proximity → peer pressure) yet Jesus took one step up in perfect faithfulness. In this sermon from Matthew 26:47-75 we trace Peter’s fall to show Christ’s rising, and invite you into hope rather than shame. Recorded at: Calvary Cork When: Sundays 11am Address: 25 South Side Industrial Estate, T12 R792 Find us online: https://calvar...

This message was recorded during the 2025 Child Evangelism Fellowship summer camp, where Mike continued walking through the Beatitudes with a group of teenagers eager to know what Jesus really meant by a “blessed life.” The episode begins with a live Q&A where Mike responds to real questions from the campers on topics like anger, tattoos, and what to do when people misunderstand your faith. Th...

This message was recorded at the C.E.F. summer camp in 2025, where Mike was speaking to a room full of teenagers about the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this episode, we explore what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and how that deep longing connects to receiving God’s mercy. Righteousness isn’t about rule-keeping or earning approval - it’s about desiring the right things, living under Go...