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 and support one another. We’ve seen answered prayers, breakthroughs and deepening fellowship as we seek to bear one another’s burdens.

This week, Luke walks us through one of the high points of Galatians:

Galatians 4v1–7
A passage where Paul reminds the believers that they are no longer slaves, but adopted sons and daughters of God, heirs with Christ, and filled with the Spirit who cries out in our hearts, “Abba! Father!”

Drawing on insights from Timothy Keller’s Galatians For You, Luke reflects on:

• What biblical adoption means

• Why Paul uses Jesus’ intimate Aramaic word Abba

• How our standing before God shapes our daily lives

• How the Spirit helps us fight sin and draw near to the Father

• What it means to be heirs with Christ in every season

Whether you’re part of a Life Group or simply looking for midweek encouragement, this reflection reminds us who we truly are in Jesus Christ: deeply loved, fully adopted and welcomed into the Father’s presence with confidence.

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 follower of Jesus

• How the membership process works through our phased approach

• What to do if you have questions or areas of disagreement

• Why you’re still welcome even if you’re not ready for membership

• And whether membership is anything like David’s census in the Old Testament

Mike, Keith and Cian share from their different backgrounds and experiences, but with a shared conviction about the value of committed community and pastoral care.

Whether you’ve already signed up, you’re still thinking about it, or you’re brand new to Calvary Cork, this conversation is meant to help bring clarity, encouragement and confidence as we grow together.

For more information on membership, visit calvarycork.org or stop by the Connect Table on Sunday.

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, freedom, and forgiveness.

This message explores the contrast between Judas and Peter and what the Bible calls godly sorrow versus worldly sorrow. It also reflects on the powerful picture of substitution in the release of Barabbas, and the deep symbolism behind the crown of thorns and the scarlet robe. Along the way, we offer a brief pastoral word on suicide and the hope Christ brings into moments of despair.

If you wrestle with guilt, regret, or questions of worth, this passage speaks directly into those places with the grace of Jesus.

If you or someone you love struggles with guilt, regret, despair, or questions of worth, this passage speaks hope. The King who was rejected is the same King who welcomes repentant people home.If you’re in Cork or nearby, we’d love to welcome you on Sunday mornings or connect with you through our mid-week gatherings and Life Groups.➡️ Find out more at calvarycork.org➡️ Follow on Instagram or Facebook @CalvaryCorkSuggested tags (for YouTube SEO):calvary cork, cork church, cork city church, bible teaching cork, christianity ireland, matthew 26 sermon, peter denial sermon, jesus faithfulness, five steps peter, pride prayerlessness presumption, gospel message ireland, church in cork, pastor mike, following jesusVisit https://calvarycork.org for more info.Calvary CorkSundays 11am25 South Side Industrial Estate, T12 R792

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://calvarycork.org | Instagram @CalvaryCork | Facebook /CalvaryCork

Scripture reference: Matthew 26:47-75

Reflection question: Which of the five steps resonates with you most, and how is Jesus’ faithfulness showing you the way back?

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. Then, we move into a message about what it means to be pure in heart - not flawless, but single-minded and sincere in our devotion to God.

Drawing from Scripture and real-life examples, Mike shows how Jesus calls us to go deeper than outward appearance and invites us to live from a transformed inner life. The reward? Seeing God - not only one day, but in glimpses even now.

Key Text:
Matthew 5:8
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

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 God’s reign, and trusting Him to make things right in us and through us. The message also points to Jesus as the only One who can truly satisfy the hunger in our hearts.

Originally preached in a youth camp setting, this sermon applies just as much to adults trying to follow Jesus in today’s upside-down world.

Key Text:
Matthew 5:6–7
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy."

Lonnie Berger breaks down the most important commandment straight from Jesus: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind." Here are the key takeaways:Your Relationship with God Matters MostJesus emphasised that loving God is the FIRST and GREATEST commandmentYour life's success depends on your connection with GodWhy Daily Quiet Time is Crucial Berger shares three reasons many Christians struggle with consistent spiritual time:Lack of training on how to spend time with GodSpiritual warfare (Satan tries to distract you)Need for accountability and supportPractical AdviceStart with just 15 minutes a dayPrioritize God in the morningAs Martin Luther said, "I have so much to do today, I'll need to spend the first hour in prayer"The Incredible Promise When you make God your priority, He multiplies your time and transforms your life. As Jesus said in Matthew 6:33, seek His kingdom first, and everything else will follow.Challenge: Are you making God your first priority today?Calvary CorkSundays 11am25 South Side Industrial Estate, T12 R792Find us on:Instagram @CalvaryCorkFacebook /CalvaryCorkSermons are also available on Spotify + Apple Podcasts#Matthew26 #Communion #LordSupper #JesusOurSource #CalvaryCork #Sermon #BibleTeaching #Gospel #NewCovenant #ChristianFaith #worship

In a quiet olive garden outside Jerusalem, the most important decision in history was made.
In Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Not My will, but Yours be done” – and the plan of redemption moved from promise to reality.

In this message from Matthew 26:30–56, Pastor Mike Neglia teaches on three key moments in the garden:

• The failure of self-confidence

• The example of honest prayer

• The mystery of substitutionary love

Gethsemane shows us what happens when human strength collapses, divine love perseveres, and redemption begins to flow.

Listen and be reminded: The proud fell asleep, but the Saviour stayed awake for you.

Scripture: Matthew 26:30–56
Preacher: Mike Neglia
From: Calvary Cork

Listen in as Mike and Rachel recall some of the early challenges and lore of church planting in Cork and reflect on lessons learned over the past two decades!

In Matthew 26:17–30, Jesus transforms the Passover into a new covenant meal, revealing Himself as the true Lamb of God. Communion is more than remembrance — it’s a return to the source, a reorientation of our hearts toward the One who gives us life.

Join us as we reflect on how the Lord’s Table invites us to confession, forgiveness, and hope, reminding us that Jesus remains the centre of our worship and the source of our renewal.