Calvary Cork Podcast

Calvary Cork

Jesus-Centred, Bible-Centred, Humility-Pursuing sermon audio + classes + interviews from Calvary Cork.

  1. Sep 9

    Why Do Christians Sing in Church? | Worship with Shar O’Shaughnessy

    Walk into almost any church in Cork on a Sunday morning and you will hear something unusual: ordinary people, with ordinary voices, singing together as if it matters. Why do Christians do this, and what is actually happening when a church lifts its voice in worship? In this midweek conversation from Calvary Cork, Mike Neglia sits down with Shar O’Shaughnessy, our new Ministry Head of Worship, to talk about worship, music, Sunday gatherings, and the heart behind the songs we sing. Shar shares a bit of her own story, how she came to Calvary Cork, her background in music, and what it means to lead worship rather than simply perform. Together we talk about the difference between worship music and regular music, why singing has such a central place in Christian worship, and how gathered worship forms, encourages, and reorients us as followers of Jesus. We also discuss some very practical questions: What if I do not like singing?What if I feel awkward or self-conscious?How can I be more present during worship?How can we prepare our hearts before Sunday?What has Revelation taught us about worship, endurance, and the worthiness of Jesus? This conversation is especially for Calvary Cork, but it may also be helpful for Christians around Ireland and beyond, as well as anyone in Cork who is curious about Christian worship and why churches sing together. At the heart of worship is not musical ability, personal preference, or emotional intensity. Worship is a response to who God is, what He has done, and how He has revealed Himself in Jesus Christ. From Calvary Cork, a Christian church in Cork City, Ireland.

    Why Do Christians Sing in Church? | Worship with Shar O’Shaughnessy
  2. Aug 31

    The Mark of the Beast and the Lamb's Book of Life | Revelation 13

    Revelation 13 is one of the most discussed and misunderstood chapters in the Bible. It speaks of the dragon, the beast from the sea, the beast from the earth, the false prophet, the mark of the beast, and the mysterious number 666. But this passage is not given to make Christians panic or obsess over speculation. It is given to help the church discern Satan’s counterfeits and remain faithful to Jesus Christ. In this sermon from Revelation 13, Mike Neglia teaches on the Antichrist, false religion, spiritual deception, political power, economic pressure, and the book of life. The dragon works through beastly power and counterfeit worship, but the Lamb who was slain keeps His people secure forever. The message of Revelation 13 is clear: do not be deceived by the dragon’s counterfeits. Resist beastly power, refuse false religion, and rest secure in the Lamb. The beast may have a mark, but the Lamb has a book. Passage: Revelation 13Series: RevelationSpeaker: Mike NegliaChurch: Calvary Cork A slightly more compact version, if Spotify truncation is a concern: Revelation 13 speaks of the dragon, the beast, the false prophet, the mark of the beast, and the number 666. For many readers, this chapter raises questions about the Antichrist, false religion, world government, economic control, and the end times. But Revelation 13 is not given to make Christians panic. It is given to help us discern Satan’s counterfeits and remain faithful to Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Mike Neglia teaches through Revelation 13 and shows how the dragon works through beastly power, counterfeit worship, and coercive allegiance. Yet above the beast stands the Lamb who was slain. The beast may have a mark, but the Lamb has a book. Text: Revelation 13 | Series: Revelation | Calvary Cork

    The Mark of the Beast and the Lamb's Book of Life | Revelation 13

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