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15 OCT 2026 · Pastor Michael O'Donovan reflects on Jairus’ journey in Mark 5, emphasizing that Jesus is the deliverer over demons, disease, and death, and that faith means continuing to trust Him when circumstances appear hopeless. He encourages listeners to reject fear and discouraging voices, keep troubling the Teacher through prayer, and bring seemingly dead situations and loved ones to Jesus in faith.
Chapters
00:00:00 Podcast intro
00:00:31 Sermon: Jairus' Journey of Faith
00:02:04 The Deliverer in Jairus’ Story
00:09:04 Jairus Brings His Dying Daughter to Jesus
00:13:01 Faith Tested by Delay
00:18:27 When Bad News Arrives
00:25:49 Face the Facts with Faith
00:32:13 Prayer for Those Who Seem Spiritually Dead
00:36:05 Jesus Raises the Little Girl
00:43:04 Podcast outro
Scripture mentioned
Romans 10
7 OCT 2026 · Associate Pastor Dara Burke teaches that the spiritual realm is real, yet Jesus has complete authority over darkness and gives believers freedom through His victory on the cross. She urges Christians to reject occult practices, horoscopes, crystals, manifestation, and other sources of spiritual power, instead seeking God through prayer, surrendering to His will, standing firm in faith, and sharing the hope of Jesus.
Chapters
00:00:00 Podcast intro
00:00:31 Sermon: I know who's in charge
00:02:51 God Is in Charge
00:11:42 The Spiritual Realm Is Real
00:16:20 Do Not Open Forbidden Doors
00:24:16 Jesus Has Authority Over the Demonic
00:28:33 Freedom Through Jesus
00:30:40 Podcast outro
27 SEP 2026 · Associate Pastor Dara Burke reminds listeners that many ordinary responsibilities are answers to prayers, so they should care for them with gratitude rather than treating them as burdens. Drawing on Matthew 7, Deuteronomy, Genesis 2, Luke 12, and Galatians 6, she encourages believers to work faithfully, reject fantasies of perfect circumstances, thank God in daily tasks, and share one another’s burdens.
Chapters
00:00:00 Podcast intro
00:00:31 Sermon: I Prayed for This
00:02:46 A Shopping Trolley Full of Answered Prayers
00:11:24 Take Care of What You Prayed For
00:15:04 Answered Prayer Will Never Be Perfect
00:19:15 Every Answer Comes With Responsibility
00:24:08 Gratitude and Sharing the Burden
00:27:04 Choosing Praise in Every Season
00:29:02 Podcast outro
Scripture mentioned
Matthew 7
Luke 12
Galatians 6
21 SEP 2026 · Pastor Michael O'Donovan teaches from Mark 5 about the woman who reached through the crowd to touch Jesus, showing that Christ welcomes outsiders, brings healing, and restores people to wholeness and community. He challenges listeners to examine what they reach for in times of fear, pain, or discouragement, and to draw near to Jesus as their source of peace, joy, and renewal.
13 SEP 2026 · Pastor Michael O'Donovan explores Acts 8, where Philip meets the Ethiopian eunuch and explains Isaiah 53, revealing that Jesus welcomes those who feel excluded and makes them part of God’s people. He encourages listeners to trust God’s divine appointments, keep engaging with Scripture, leave past humiliation and rejection at the cross, and respond to Jesus by taking the next step of faith.
Chapters
00:00:00 Podcast intro
00:00:31 Sermon: The Outsider
00:04:10 The Church Sent Beyond Jerusalem
00:09:03 God’s Divine Appointment on the Desert Road
00:10:55 The Outsider at the Temple
00:14:59 Reading Scripture Toward Understanding
00:30:56 Jesus Welcomes the Outsider
00:33:53 The Next Step of Faith
00:38:31 From Outsider to Insider
00:40:11 Podcast outro
Scripture mentioned
Acts 8
Acts 2
Isaiah 19
Isaiah 53
Isaiah 56
9 SEP 2026 · Senior Pastor Tom Burke uses Cork’s bridges and the example of Barnabas to explore how encouragement can connect people to Jesus and to one another. He challenges us to reach across differences, go the extra mile and trust God to use even past wounds to bring hope to others.
Chapters
00:00:00 Podcast intro
00:00:31 Sermon: Bridge Builders
00:03:55 Cork: A City of Bridges
00:10:54 Reaching Out with Faith and Respect
00:14:45 Barnabas: The Encourager
00:25:56 Going the Extra Mile
00:28:02 God Can Use Our Wounds
00:29:29 Response and Closing Prayers
00:40:48 Podcast outro
Scripture mentioned
Esther 4:14
1 Corinthians 9:22–23
Matthew 5:41
9 SEP 2026 · Senior Pastor Tom Burke explores the persistent faith of the outsider woman in Mark 7 and Matthew 15, who approached Jesus for her daughter’s healing. Through her response to silence, rejection and seemingly closed doors, this message encourages us to keep praying, trust God’s goodness and believe that even a crumb from Jesus’ table is enough. Chapters 00:00:00 Podcast intro 00:00:31 Sermon: The Outsider 00:03:26 The Outsider and the Barriers We Build 00:05:21 Jesus Seeks Rest in Tyre 00:09:13 Intercession for Someone Else 00:13:48 Faith Through Silence and Rejection 00:25:18 The Crumb of Great Faith 00:27:56 Healing and Persistent Faith 00:32:15 Closing Prayer for Greater Faith 00:33:01 Podcast outro Scripture mentioned Mark 7 Mark 7:24 Psalm 84 Proverbs (verse not specified)
26 JUL 2026 · Tom encourages us from the scriptures to pray for the prosperity of Cork - the spiritual, emotional, relational, financial wellbeing and salvation of her people; and to capture the high place and take authority in Jesus power over darkness and evil.
19 JUL 2026 · Dara encourages us to prepare the soil of our hearts as we prepare to plant a bible by faith in a field in Cork for Jesus, for our city, for generations. When we act in unity the Lord commands his blessing.
12 JUL 2026 · Michael reminds us that we have agency over our lives to choose blessings or curses as we decide to obey or disobey God; and he encourages us to choose Jesus because He is Life!
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