Grace Church Cork

Oops... I Did It Again! - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

When we're stuck in a pattern of sin we might think our willpower is enough to break it, but Dara encourages us that God's power is the key to overcoming.

It's Already Paid! - Assoc. Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

We all need forgiveness and Dara reminds us that the cost of our sins has been paid for in full through Jesus' death on the cross. Put your faith in his finished work.

The Invisible Inheritance - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In the Bible, the Levi tribe inherited no territory in the Promised Land, because God Himself was their inheritance. Mike encourages usto remember that in the challeges we face in our lives and to keep our eyes on the prize: Jesus - our very great reward.

When God Speaks and We Don't Listen - Assoc. Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Dara looks at the first time anger and murder are mentioned in the Bible. You think your family's disfunctional, check out this one! God looks at our heart and the attitude of our heart.

Miracle Milestones - Assoc. Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Dara encourages us from the Bible to turn back to God. To set up physical reminders of the miracles he's done so when asked, we can give glory to God for his faithfulness. And to keep trusting even when we've waited on God's promises for a very long time.

Overwhelmed Part 1 - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Are you feeling flooded by all of life's current problems? Tom looks at a Biblical character who felt the same and shares he's strategy to overcome.

Guest Speakers Paul & Priscilla Reid

Grace Church — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Long-time friends of Grace Church, Paul & Priscilla Reid share wisdom and insight on two stand-out names of God from the scriptures. Jehovah Jireh - the God who provides and El Roi - the God who sees.

Desperate Dan - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Tom talks to us about God opening new doors in our lives; and how the Bible encourages us not to be isolated.

Facing Facts with Faith - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Are you facing a hard fact in your life? Michael encourages us from the Biblical account of Abraham, who faced the hard fact that his body was as good as dead, yet he trusted God to fulfil the promise that his decendents would be as many as the stars in the sky.

Abraham's Inheritance - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

We've all inherited genes and been shaped by our environment growing up but Mike reminds us that putting our trust in Jesus means that Abraham's inheritance is ours too.

The Tale of Two Traitors - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Sometimes we need to leave the false protection of our old lives and ask for blessed protection to follow Jesus. Tom looks at 2 Biblical guys who were seen as traitors in their culture for following the Lord. No turning back!

Open Sunday Church Vision 2026 - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Senior Pastor Tom Burke shares Grace Church Cork's Vision for 2026 which includes each person stepping into what God has called them to so that Cork will be turned upside down for Jesus Christ!

The Inheritance - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Mike reminds us that while we're all born with either a blessed or cursed inheritance — from our genetics or our environment, but there is an inheritance we can invest in that has returns that are out of this world.

Prepare for Departure - Assoc. Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

As we prepare to depart from 2025, Dara shares some home truths in a hilarious metaphor of boarding a flight through the Narrow Gate; with Holy Spirit-inspired packing tips on what to leave behind as we head into a New Year.

Finding Real Rest of Christmas - Dr. Brian Synnott Guest Speaker

Grace Church — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Guest speaker, Dr. Brian Synnott, asks "How do we find peace in an unpeaceful world, this Christmas?" and shares insight from the scriptures and his personal experience as a professional counsellor and pastor.

Remote Control? - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

While you may hold the remote control in front of TV or social media, there's a remote control pointing back at you; with algorhythms that are feeding you more of what you look at. Mike reminds us from God's word about Holy Spirit inspired self control.

Messy Family Mighty God - Assoc. Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Even in the best of families there are messy situations, or people who enter a room and change an atmosphere. From God's word, Dara offers wise counsel on how to deal with it.

The Shake Off - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A message that's been burning on Tom's heart since the Summer, and confirmed last week with guest Pastor Craig Cooney; Tom brings a prophetic word. God wants to show you the stars like he showed Abraham, but first you've got to let 'Lot' go.

Making Sense of Malta - Guest Speaker Pastor Craig Cooney

Grace Church — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Have you ever found yourself on a detour from where you thought you'd be right now? Guest Pastor and prophetic minister, Craig Cooney reminds us that the same thing happened to the apostle Paul when, headed for Rome, he ended up shipwrecked on the island of Malta, but God's plans were bigger than the detour.

WHO are YOU looking for? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Mike asks the question, "Who are you looking for in your life?" Our desires are often mixed up and messed up but if we pay attention, all of our desires will only be fulfilled in God.

Just James - Skeptic to Saint - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Tom talks about Jesus' brother, James, who rejected Jesus but later confessed him as Lord, in all humility, without playing the "big brother" card.

Vessel - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

You are a vessel, like a water bottle. If you don't drink water in the natural, you will dehydrate and eventually die. Tom reminds us that it's the same in our spiritual life: unless we are spiritually filled we will die.

WHO's Looking For YOU? - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The first question ever recorded in the Bible is God asking, "Where are you?" In a survey done in Ireland, one in three adults said they feel either isolated or lonely, either most or all of the time. Mike asks the question, "Who's looking for you? Who's looking out for you?"

Who's Looking at YOU? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In such a surveillance saturated society where we're being watched by CCTV cameras, door cameras, dashcams and listened to by our devices and social media, Mike reminds us that our Heavenly Father is watching us too. Not a sparrow falls to the ground outside of his care; and we are worth more to Him than many sparrows!

How to Overflow with God's Blessing - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Before God fills, He fixes. If you're leaking, you can't overflow. Pastor Dara encourages us to let God heal what's been draining you so His blessings don't just fill you; they overflow to others.

Mirror Me? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

People are mirrors! Jesus said, do to others what you would have them do to you. If you want to improve your life, try doing what Jesus said and you'll likely find people will mirror your kindness back to you.

Who are you looking at? - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Mike challenges us with a question: Who are you looking at? And encourages us from God's word with practical advice for our lives.

A Full Fishing Net (Part 2) - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Tom picks up where he left off with Part 2 of his message: Your life is like a fishing net. Repair the net or lose the catch.

Who Pays the Bills? - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Who pays the bills in your house? If you have school going children, September can be a real crunch financially. Pastor Mike looks at what the Bible says about who pays the bills and the answer might surprise you.

Fishing Net (Part 1) - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Tom shares a profound insight comparing our lives to fishing nets. If we don't mend our nets when they are damaged; we'll be ineffective in casting our nets as 'fishers of men' in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Pick Your Path Part 2 - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Dara continues with Part 2 of her talk and discusses Emergency Faith versus Everyday Faith, comparing King Saul with King David.

Pick Your Path - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Dara reminds us that though we make plans, it is the Lord who determines our steps. That sometimes God allows things that we think are from the enemy but they're not. Dara encourages us to choose with each decision we make, which path we will take — one that draws us closer to God or leads us away from his presence.

The Puzzle - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Does your future sometimes feel like a puzzle you don't have the big picture plan for? Tom encourages us that while God mightn't reveal his plan for our lives all at once, but he is faithful to give us a piece of the puzzle — often one piece at a time — as we trust him in the process.

Not What I Saw Coming - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Do you find yourself in a lonely or isolated place, despite being busy? Do you feel like it's too late for you? Tom reminds us that drawing near to Jesus can change everything; and God's operates on a different clock.. it's not too late.

Heads or Tails? - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Love Each Other & Love Your Place - Guest Speaker Pastor Roger Sutton

Grace Church — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Sharing his personal testimony and Biblical truth, guest speaker Pastor Roger Sutton from Manchester, UK, shares how Jesus invites EVERYONE to the table.

Border Boys - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Who are you? Why are you here? Some have an identity crisis of faith. Speaking from the biblical book of Numbers chapter 32, Tom encourages us: Don't be that person!

A Personal Question - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus asked over 300 questions while on earth, often awkward, always personal. Mike encourages us to put ourselves in the shoes of the disciples. Looking at Mark's gospel chapter 10 which begins with a question of purpose.

Things That Can Keep You Stuck - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000

We can all have different reactions to a situation in which we find ourselves stuck. Perhaps you feel stuck in a rut; stuck in something you didn't ask for. Dara shows us from scripture how God doesn't want that for us. He wants to set us free. He wants us to grow spiritually.

An International Feast - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Mike teaches from Acts 2 - the original International Feast of the New Testament - Pentecost - when visitors to Jerusalem heard the praises of God in each of their own languages!

Blind Faith? - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Does the Bible tell us to follow Jesus with blind faith? In the story of the healing of the blind man in Mark 10, Mike teaches that our faith is dependent and guided by who Jesus IS, and what He has DONE in the past, in our own lives and in the lives of others.

The Holy Spirit is for Everyone - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Dara explores the meaning of Pentecost, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the birth of the Church, and the call to live boldly in God’s power today.

The Curse of Insecurity - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sat, 31 May 2025 18:30:00 +0000

Tom looks at the account of Jeroboam and how his insecurity led him away from the blessings of God.

Philip's Progress - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 25 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Pastor Tom invites people, and men in particular, who might have been wild in their past. He encourages them to look at the life of Philip in the Bible and prayed that they would be like mighty warriors in God's kingdom, unafraid.

Tall Faith - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 18 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Sometimes we have small faith and other times we have small expectations of God, but it's tall faith we should be after. Mike shares the biblical account of a small man who put in the effort to get above the crowd and how his faith was rewarded when he got to take Jesus home.

How Can We Live In A Crazy World? - Guest Speaker Dr. Brian Synnott

Grace Church — Sun, 11 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000

What do you do when it seems the darkness is winning? The world feels more chaotic than ever, guest speaker Brian Synnott suggests. Wars, divisions, unrest and sometimes even the battle inside our own hearts and minds. But what if God has already spoken into these crazy days? We explore Psalm 37 written by a man who lived on the run for years and hunted by evil and hear God's wisdom on how to live with peace; even in the midst of evil itself.

The Power of Presence - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 04 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000

It's not about the promise–it's about His presence. God's presence defines us, refines us and sustains us. He can turn your mess into a message and meet you in the desert just as powerfully as in paradise. Pastor Dara exhorts us: Don't trade connection for comfort. Stay where He is.

Sticky Thoughts - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Pastor Tom encourages us to replace thoughts that plague us; anxious thoughts that 9 times out of 10 never even happen. And to replace them with Truth. Whatever things are noble and excellent and praiseworthy - to think about such things.

Better Water - Easter Sunday - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Tom looks at how Pontious Pilat washed his hands when it came to condemning Jesus to death on a cross; and encourages us that the waters of Baptism into faith in Jesus Christ is far better.

Palm Sunday - The Road to the Cross Begins - Assoc. Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000

On Palm Sunday the people shouted "Hosanna!" which means "Save us!" Pastor Dara talks about the triumphal entry into Jerusalem that Jesus made that day.

The Other Judas - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Pastor Tom looks at John chapter 5. It's the account of Jesus healing a man born blind by having him wash in the Pool of Siloam. There was superstition about angels stirring up the water of the Pool.

Surrender and Supply - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Sometimes our minds are so full of things that we block space for Jesus. To take up the life of Jesus – Pastor Mike suggests – we have to put down our burdens in surrender.

An Affair of the Heart - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Pastor Michael looks at Mark chapter 10 and reminds us that the Lord knows all of our joys, all of our pain and all of our sorrows. We are to guard our heart above all else, for out of it flows the issues of life.

Don't Dive In - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Are we sometimes waiting and wasting our time for something God hasn't asked us to do; rushing to believe untruths we hear in our culture? Tom looks at the healing of the crippled man who'd been waiting 38 years to be healed by the pool of Bethesda before Jesus came to him; and encourages us to look to God and not to just dive right in!

For Us or Against Us? - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Sometimes the things that appear to be against us, are in fact for us. A limb is amputated to save a life. Mike explores what Jesus meant when he said if something causes you to sin, cut it out.

Household Aroma - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Tom shares profound insight about the last house Jesus visited before he faced trial and death. Does your home and more importantly, the people in it, carry the fragrance of Christ, because they can do!

Got to have Faith - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Dara reminds us to close the door on things that change the atmosphere in our lives and to put our faith in Jesus who paid a high price for our freedom.

The Secret to Success - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Do you want your life to be a success? Pastor Michael explores how success looks different to different people and outlines what success looks like to God.

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Power, Prayer & Possession - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000

By prayer we take possession of the power God's wants us to have in our lives. By prayer — Pastor Mike exhorts us — we get power to overcome that which has taken possession in our lives; because every one of us has some area of our lives which still needs surrender to the leadership and lordship of Jesus Christ.

Jesus' Other Home - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Throughout the Bible Jesus visited people in their homes. Do you need Jesus to visit your home? Tom asks the question: Why did Jesus leave Nazareth? He was amazed at their unbelief. He moved to Capernaum and it became his second home. There people dug a hole in the roof to lower their paralysed friend. Jesus is delighted to see our faith! it moves him to perform miracles.

Best Foot Forward: Discovering the Real You - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Are you facing a 'giant' in your life this New Year? Have you been told that you're too young; you're the wrong size, you're too inexperienced? If you know God has said "yes" to you, but people are saying "no" and you're facing opposition, Tom offers encouragement from the biblical account of a young teenage boy who stood up to a giant and said "Someone should fight Goliath!"

Your Part in the Promise - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Mike shares great wisdom and insight into the Promises of God and the price to be paid either by us or by God himself. He encourages us that God is always faithful and that to share in his promises we must do our part.

This Time...Next Year - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Mike encourages us from the Genesis 18 account, where God-in-person visits Abraham at his tent and makes a promise to him that sounds so ridiculous, his wife Sarah sniggers in response. But true to his word, God fulfils his promise, and just like he said "This time next year" Sarah gave birth to a son and God turned her snigger to laughter! He can do the same for you.

Pray Until Something Happens - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000

If you've got problems or pain, this message is for you. Dara encourages us to Pray Until Something Happens and to seize every opportunity to do so, in the powerful Name of Jesus.

Too Much Too Young? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Mike looks at the Christmas story from Luke's gospel, chapter one, but from a different angle. The Christmas story of the Bible is not all tinsel and fluff; it contains a lot of serious things too, things we can learn from for our own lives.

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The Long Wait - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Mike encourages those who've grown feint of heart waiting for the long awaited promises of God; based on the life of Zechariah and Elizabeth from Luke chapter one.

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Dressed for Christmas? - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Whatever about having new clothes for Christmas; Tom encourages us to be like King David and set aside our royal robes; and humble ourselves before the Lord.

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Friends before Christmas - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Tom encourages us to be a friend to someone before Christmas, like Mary was to Elizabeth when she made the journey to her house. The baby in Elizabeth's womb, John the Baptist, leapt when Mary arrived. Tom suggests that becoming a friend amidst this busy season, will be life-giving and bring joy.

Blinded by the Light - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Mike asks, "Have you ever seen a solar eclipse?" as he takes us through Mark 9 in which Jesus brought Peter, James and John up a mountain, where Moses and Elijah appeared and Jesus was transfigured, his face and clothes becoming dazzlingly bright.

The Focus of Faith - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? Mike asks "Were you born wearing them?" Looking at Mark's gospel where Jesus healed a blind man, Mike applies this to our lives today, praying "open the eyes of our hearts, Lord."

Dreams Can Come True - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Sometimes we're told to accept the unpleasant results of something we've done --"You've made your bed, now lie in it," but Dara reminds us to wake up to God's promises -- that he won't leave you until he has finished giving you everything he as promised.

Interruption Miracle - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Tom encourages us to stir our faith that God is God of miracles. That every now and again, God will interrupt our lives with something wonderful; something we weren't expecting.

Seven Signs You Are Shifting Seasons - Guest Speaker Craig Cooney, Senior Leader HOPE Church, Craigavon

Grace Church — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Our good friend, Craig Cooney, shares ways we can know for sure that God is changing something in our lives; ushering in a new season.

How to Survive an Attack - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Tom shares some biblical insights into how we can survive a spiritual attack when it comes.

When Rumours are True - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Tom probes the question... What happens when rumours are true; and encourages us to consider this: when it comes to the one true God, not only are the rumours true, but we have only heard the faintest whispers of how great he is.

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A Sign from Heaven - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Have you ever asked God for a sign? Mike reminds us that Jesus IS the real sign from heaven and explores more of the biblical principle: that subtraction always comes before addition in the kingdom of God.

Bread from Heaven? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Whether it's Italian Focaccia or Waterford Blaa, we all like our bread! Mike shares on the real bread from Heaven. Using Jesus as our model from Mark 8 in the Bible, Mike encourages us with Kingdom calculations. We have to minus something first before God adds to our lives.

The Fight for Freedom - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Dara reminds us that he whom the Son sets free is free indeed! She draws on her own story where she thought she was working for financial freedom but really, like many people, she was bound by fear.

I Spy - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000

I spy with my little eye... Tom looks at the spies in the Bible, those undercover special operatives who crossed enemy lines to look at the territory. He reminds us that the journey God's people took - when they left slavery in Egypt wandered through the wilderness and then came to the Promised Land - is just like our own faith journey.

One Direction? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Whatever you focus on will grow. Mike teaches from Jesus' parable about the shrewd steward and reminds us that when we focus first and foremost on the kingdom of God, when we go all in; we cannot lose!

Are You Being Cheated? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Are YOU being CHEATED? Mike asks. We are very often cheated out of God's best.. His promises... cheated out of peace and prosperity, our rest and relationships, our time and our energy, our contentment and connections, our money and even our marriages, but mostly our rightful inheritance as children of God.

Wrong Call - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever made a mistake; a wrong call, like Naomi in the book of Ruth? Tom looks at how God turns even our mistakes into blessings, and our empty to full.

Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Dara looks at King David and he's big mistake and how he came to the point of sincerely saying sorry and how in God's grace and mercy, David is still called a man after God's own heart. There is hope for us too, even when sorry seems to be the hardest word.

Cover Me - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Tom talks about being covered. We need shelter to survive physically and the same applies spiritually.

Communication Confusion - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000

When communication breaks down, relationships break down. Tom looks at Abimelech, an almost unknown character in the bible, and how he communicated with Isaac in Genesis 26.

The Joppa Jump - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000

You may have heard the expression, "a leap of faith." It's like a jump, really. Tom shares that whenever we jump there's a preparation that happens first; and suggests that God prepares us ever before we get to the point where a leap of faith is needed.

Be Opened! - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 22:30:00 +0000

Are there things in your life that are closed, contrary to God's will, that you know should be opened? Mike looks at the account of the man whom Jesus healed by touching his ears and tongue; restoring his hearing and speaking.

Faith to Finish - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Dara gives us four keys to staying faithful and fruitful in our lives.

The Faith of Dogs - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Mike shares an amusing childhood memory of his beloved family dog. And then teaches us some home truths as he references the Biblical account of the woman who impressed Jesus with her dogged, never-giving-up kind of faith.

The Way You Wait - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Whether it's waiting for a bus; a pay cheque or a promise from God, we're all waiting for something. Dara looks at Biblical principles of how we wait, because the way we wait is important.

Inside Out - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000

The religious leaders in Jesus' day loved to knit-pick about the rules of the Law. They sent a delegation from Headquarters in Jerusalem to investigate what Jesus and his disciples were up to; after hearing of the miracles like the feeding of the 5,000. Jesus called them hypocrites; more concerned with external things. He taught his disciples that what comes out of the heart is what makes us unclean, not what goes into our mouths. Mike reminds us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness and self-control; and against such things there is no law.

Against the Wind - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Have you ever been in a season where you feel like you're taking one step forward and two steps back? Some things are going great and then out of nowhere a bill arrives or a health setback comes to scupper your breakthrough. Mike provides us with Biblical encouragement for when you feel like you're against the wind.

Just Eat? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 18:30:00 +0000

Do you like fast food? Did somebody say, "Just Eat"? Mike looks at the account of Jesus and fast food in Mark's gospel chapter 6; and reminds us that if we come to Him humbly; with empty hands, empty hearts and empty souls, Jesus will fill us with the power of his provision.

The Prisoner and the Prophet - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 26 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Mike teaches from the Gospel of Mark reminding us that the Gospels are all about Jesus from beginning to end. Picking up the account of John the Baptist and Herod, Mike asks "who's the real prisoner?" and looks at how this applies to our lives today.

Turnaround Trouble - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 19 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Tom reminds us that turning around is a great symbol for repentance; an ongoing event in our Christian life. Every now and again we've got to change our attitude because we're human and we make mistakes.

Disappearing Dove - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 12 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Tom looks at how God gave Noah specific instructions for the ark before the flood but no further details. And how he often does the same with us; which means we need faith for the journey. For what we can understand, God has given us our minds; and for what we cannot, he has given us his Spirit, represented by the dove in this biblical account.

Excess Baggage? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 05 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Ever been on holiday? Mike asks how often we're back from holiday with stuff in our suitcase we didn't even use. Spiritually speaking he challenges us to look at the excess baggage or dead weight we might be carrying around unnecessarily; and encourages us to hand it to Jesus.

No Place Like...Home - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus should have received a Home Town Hero's welcome when he returned to Nazareth. Mike looks at the gospel of Mark and how Jesus said a prophet is welcome everywhere except in their own home town.

This is How I Fight My Battles - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Dara looks at how we all need support in our faith journey. How when Moses' arms grew weary - the weight of his leadership weighing him down - Aaron and Hur held up Moses' arms - and the battle was won.

City of Refuge: Colony of Heaven - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000

We are all made in the image of God. Heaven is going to have every tribe and every tongue. Tom looks at the account from scripture of God's instruction to create cities of safety and refuge. Who hasn't been chased by trouble; physical, mental or emotional? In the broken world that we are living in, there is something that draws us to a place of refuge. Thank God for the local church.

Faith in the Crowd? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 22:30:00 +0000

Mike encourages us to press in to Jesus, like the woman with the issue of blood. She pressed in, despite the crowd and her faith made her well. Only those who pressed in, truly got to know Him.

Too Good To Be True? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:30:00 +0000

We live in an age where for every theory there's a conspiracy theory. An age where we're told, if something's too good to be true, it probably is. Do you think it was any different in Jesus' day? On this Resurrection Sunday, Mike looks at our doubts and how legitimate they can be.

The Key In Your Hand - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Ever lose or forget your keys? Tom reminds us to value our keys in the physical and also in the spiritual. God gives us keys to open doors to our future, for moving into God's will.

Patrick's Pilot - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Happy St. Patrick's Day or as we say in Irish Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! Tom shares about the real saint Patrick, how he was born again, Spirit-filled and trusted God to be his pilot on his life's journey.

Piercing the Darkness - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Jesus doesn't do deals with the Devil! Mike takes us through the incredible account of a man who instilled fear in everyone; yet fell at Jesus feet. "What is your name, " Jesus asked him. Mike asks the same thought-provoking question of us? What is YOUR name?

Plain Sailing? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Don't you wish your life was problem-free and just plain sailing? It's not like that, is it? Mike looks at Mark 4 in scripture, the account of the disciples in a boat in a storm fearing for their life; while Jesus slept. It's time to wake the Teacher, Mike encourages us! For more information check out our website on www.graceireland.ie

How Much? Dr. Brian Synnott

Grace Church — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Brian explores some of the questions people often ask him about God. How Jesus answered a man who came to him with questions in the middle of the night. And how God invites us into the No Judgement Zone; which is good news indeed!

Strange Companions - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Tom dives into Acts 10 and looks at the strange companions God called together for his purposes. Sometimes God does that in our lives too. As followers of Jesus Christ, there is no division of race, nationality or age. He is our peace. We have a new identity in him.

Out of Nothing - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Do you ever look at a situation in your life and think it's useless, hopeless! The Spirit of God hovered over the darkness before the earth was formed. Tom reminds us that our God can make something wonderful out of absolutely nothing!

Good For Your Soul Too - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Mike teaches us more practical things that are good for our souls - that part of us that will live forever. Looking at Jesus as our Master and we, his apprentices, Mike gives us the 'fast five' practices of Jesus that if we will do likewise, will lead to more peace in our lives.

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Good For Your Soul - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

To do what is good for your soul is to do good for that part of you which will last forever. Mike encourages us to do just that!

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Between Places - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

If Life's a journey, our minds are often focussed on the destination. But none of us knows exactly what our destination will be. In fact, most of the time, we live our lives Between Places. Like Abraham, in Genesis 13, Mike says, we make our way, step by step, by degrees, towards either Bethel (meaning the House of God) or Ai (meaning Heap of Ruins), in every choice we make. For more information check out our website on www.graceireland.ie

How to Know God's Will for your Life - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Knowing God's will for your life is a process. Dara reminds us that the Bible says we LEARN God's will and that we trust God in the process.

Looking Over Jordan - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000

With a new year ahead, we can look over the Jordan River to the Promised Land so to speak, and like Joshua, take ground with every step. But it's not until Heaven, the real Promised Land, when we'll be free from trials along the way. Tom encourages us to be strong in the Lord and courageously take a step of faith for this new year. But he also reminds us not to force doors that God will open at the right time.

Tomorrow's Terror: How Our Futures Are Stolen - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 11:30:00 +0000

It felt like our futures had been stolen when Covid Lockdown hit, as a church and for people personally. When terrible things happen we have a choice. To be a victim or to be a visionary. Tom reminds us that with God's help we can overcome; if we keep our eyes on Jesus.

Dreams of Christmas - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Everyone has dreams. Things in your heart that you'd love to pursue. In the Bible, a young man named Joseph, also had dreams. But when his fiancé became pregnant by the Holy Spirit, God spoke to him through a dream. In fact, as Pastor Mike shares, God spoke to Joseph in dreams on four ocassions - more times than anyone else recorded in Scripture. Perhaps because with each dream, he did exactly what God asked of him.

Fragrance of Life - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Christmas is often associated with fragrances. What you put on is what you give off. Perfume adverts entice us to believe we can buy an identity. Celebrities on the red carpet are often asked "Who you wearing?" Mike reminds us that this Christmas we can wear Jesus Christ - The Fragrance of Life - and give off the fragrance of Christ in our attitude and actions.

Dealing with Difficult - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Perhaps you're dealing with a difficult situation or a difficult person; perhaps you might even be the one who's difficult. Dara shows us encouraging promises from God's word, weapons to fight back against the enemy of our souls.

NightSong & Christmas Carols - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:30:00 +0000

The Inn Keeper had no room. Do you feel like you have no room for anything more, this Christmas? Tom shares on how God is gentle with us; he never overwhelms us. Just like the nightsong experience the shepherds encountered in Bethlehem that first Christmas.

Our BIG Mistake? Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Tom shares with us that God can turn even our biggest mistake into a blessing.

Faith-filled Fear - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Mike reckons Fear gets a bad wrap! He reminds us that Jesus said we should forget fear and fear God instead; and "do not be afraid."

Petrified - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Ever been so afraid you've been petrified? Fear is healthy; but only to a point. Mike talks about what Jesus had to say about fear.

Pastor Matt Brown - Guest Speaker

Grace Church — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Jesus was the best at conflict management. Guest speaker, Pastor Matt Brown from Sandals Church, California, walks us through what Jesus did to handle difficult people and difficult situations. Plus, he shares a personal testimony of how God answered his prayer to raise someone from the dead!

Water Daughter Part 2 - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Tom looks at the account of Isaac and Rebekah and its significance for us today. The whole New Testament gospel message can be found in this Old Testament story.

Water Daughter - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Tom shares how God prepares Divine appointments for us at times; and how we can ask God for a sign to confirm his will for us. Abraham's servant was sent to find a godly wife for Isaac. The servant put a fleece before the Lord; that is, he asked God for a sign that was remarkable, yet possible - to confirm that Rebekah was God's choice for Isaac's bride. Listen in as Tom shares how, in his own life, a mistake he made, turned into a Divine appointment with generational impact.

Grace Church Guest Speaker Pastor Craig from Hope Church, Craigavon

Grace Church — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:30:00 +0000

If you feel overlooked, undervalued, drained or forgotten. If you've been grieving. If you're wondering, does God even see you, then this message of encouragement from visiting speaker, Pastor Craig Cooney is for you. Craig looks at the story of David when the prophet Samuel sought him out to anoint him as king.

There's More to Me Than What You See - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Dara speaks of the Biblical account of David facing the giant Goliath. Like him, we don't always get to choose which battles or giants we face, but we must guard our hearts against bitterness and unforgiveness. David had to when his brother Eliab was unsupportive. God chose David, not Eliab to be king, despite Eliab being better looking and better built. Dara reminds us that people look at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart.

The Chameleon Effect - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Just like the chameleon lizard, we can be changed by the patterns around us to blend in. Mike reminds us that the scriptures tell us not to conform to the patterns of this world but to be transformed inwardly by renewing our minds. Then we will know the perfect will of God.

Model the Master - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Most of us have read or watched a biography - a book or film based on a true story. Mike suggests that the four gospels are four biographies of Jesus which are transformational. He is the Master and modelling our lives on his character is utterly life-changing. Mike invites us to a space of grace where we can all learn from the Master.

The Imitation Game - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000

A child learns to think, talk and walk by copying their parents. Mike reminds us that we are not as unique as we might think we are. We are a mosaic influenced by our family, friends and life experiences. The apostle Paul said "Imitate me as I imitate Christ." Though that imitation, we choose to develop good character, good patterns and good practices.

The New You - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000

As human beings we change at different times in our lives. We're not the same at 30 years of age as we were at 15. Tom looks at The New You - when God changes us spiritually.

Arriving in Arabia - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Paul's three years in Arabia is mentioned in several places in the Bible, but what does this mean for us? Spiritually speaking we too can go to 'Arabia'. Tom explores what this can mean for us on our journey with God. For more information check out our website on www.graceireland.com

Wisdom for the Week - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Dara reminds us that there's a big difference between God's wisdom and the world's wisdom and that it's clearly laid out in black and white in God's written word, the Bible. We make plans, but the Lord orders our steps. His purposes prevail. And He is wisdom. The Word of God, Jesus Christ.

Our Childhood Baggage - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000

We all carry 'baggage' from our childhood; whether we like to admit it or not, but when we deal with it before God, inviting his Holy Spirit to help us, it means our children don't have to carry it too.

Guest Speaker Pastor Andy Gambill

Grace Church — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Andy shares a testimony of a boy who grew up on a farm, struggled at school and was diagnosed with a list of challenges that left him feeling totally unqualified in life. But God doesn't call the qualified; he equips the called. Andy reminds us that our lives too have purpose in God.

Guest Speaker Brian Synnott

Grace Church — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Long time pastor and counsellor, guest speaker Brian Synnott encourages us that while our society is changing at a mega speed, there is a way forward. There is a channel by which we can navigate through climate change, judgement, corruption, violence. There is a way through it all - his name is Jesus.

Overcoming Doubt - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

We all experience doubt at times. Just like cholesterol, there's good doubt and bad doubt. Tom reminds us that Jesus taught his discWe all experience doubt at times. Just like cholesterol, there's good doubt and bad doubt. Tom reminds us that Jesus taught his disciples about prayer and fasting to overcome unbelief.iples about prayer and fasting to overcome unbelief.

The Disruptor - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Sometimes it's Jesus who disrupts our well-made plans. Mike reminds us that Jesus disrupted even time itself, dividing it into BC and AD. He disrupts disease, religion, politics even science and nature when he rose from the dead. Are we willing to say to him, "Your will be done, Lord" and give him our plans?

Divine Destiny Part 2 of 2 - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Dara builds on her previous message with a gripping biblical account from the time when Deborah was a judge in Israel. How God empowered ordinary men and women to fulfill their divine destiny and how he can do the same for us today.

Divine Destiny Part 1 of 2 - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

God has included you in His plans, he has planned a Divine Destiny for you, but only you can choose to walk in it. Looking at the prophet Deborah from the book of Judges, Dara draws lessons to learn about accepting God's call despite the opposition both within us, in our own souls and outside us from society.

Dealing with Discouragement - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Most people deal with discouragement some of the time; whether at work, school, in their relationships, financially or otherwise. Mike shares on what the Bible says and how God's people are commanded to be courageous in his strength.

Strong Silence - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

There's a time to speak and a time to remain silent. Tom reminds us of the example Jesus set, how we can have strong silence in our lives. Silence that leads to life and not death.

Unburdened - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Tom talks about when a weight we carry is lifted off us, we become unburdened. That weight might be anxiety, a relationship or health issue, a financial challenge. Sometimes when God takes something away from us, it's a blessing; a 'blessed subtraction' if you will.

Rescue in the Ruin - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 28 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Mike shows us from the book of Nehemiah how they rebuilt the walls amidst the ruins. How practical their faith was. They prayed AND carried their swords (the word of God) while they worked. And we are called to do the same.

Empty Shoe Sunday - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 21 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Tom looks at the account in scripture of the Greek woman who begged Jesus to heal her daughter of an unclean spirit. Jesus was moved by her bold faith. On this, Empty Shoe Sunday, Tom encourages us to come with bold faith, in prayer, for someone we love.

The Holy Ground - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 14 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Tom looks at what the Bible says about holy ground and how its relevant to our lives in the here and now; a place where God's presence dwells, even if briefly.

Beyond Babylon - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 07 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Babylon is symbolic of where we live now. Mike reminds us that wherever you've come from, it is in THIS place where God would bless and prosper you. At the end of the Exile, the people of God sang a new song. They said it was like a dream, that the Lord had done amazing things for them; and they were filled with laughter. God brought them back and just like for them, God is still on the move for us, today.

Building in Babylon - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Mike shares on the Israelites having found themselves physical, cultural and spiritual exiles in Babylon; facing the challenge of building a life in a hostile culture. Using the example of Daniel, Mike points out the three things we will need: faith, wisdom and courage so that we can build a life where God has placed us.

Blessing in Babylon - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Michael draws the parallel between the exile experience of the Israelites in Babylon and the Christians in today's culture.

Grow in Grace - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Dara speaks about how we as Christians need to grow in grace; and takes us through four ways to do so.

Connect with the Risen Jesus - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Tom encourages us to make peace with God this Easter. To connect with the risen Jesus. To fear God and not man. When he rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples behind locked doors, the risen Jesus didn't rebuke them for being afraid or for doubting. Instead he said, "Peace be with you." That kind of shalom peace means God's favour. That's good news and if we're born again we can be in no doubt that our eternal future is secure.

A GOOD question? - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 22:30:00 +0000

A good question can reveal the motives of the heart. Jesus asked more than 50 questions in Mark's Gospel alone. "Who do YOU say that I am?" was one of them. How we answer that says a lot about us. Mike focuses on an even better question: "Why do you call me good?" Jesus asked the rich young ruler.

Behind Enemy Lines - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Mike shares how every Christian is born into a battle which takes place behind enemy lines; into a hostile culture that isn't always welcoming of Christian faith, ethics and values. And while that sounds like bad news; the good news is that we're going to win because we are on the side of the One who conquered all.

Push & Pull - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Tom reminds us about the push and pull of life. He shows us how in Biblical times it was a big push to attend the Jewish Festivals in Jerusalem in hot and unpleasant conditions. And yet, there was a pull too, a blessing. Simon of Cyrene who was forced to carry Jesus' cross, had just arrived in Jerusalem after 23 days travel. What a blessing despite the push he received! For more information check out our website on www.graceireland.com

Why Churches Must FEEL in Ireland - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Tom shows us Biblical examples of how Jesus followers really FELT their faith. They had passion and so can we, towards our relationships, our friendships, our marriages, in all things godly.

Push Back the Darkness - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Mike tells us what we as Christians can do to overcome the darkness we see around us in the world today; and the hope God's word gives us: that as Christ-followers doing good, our path gets brighter and brighter as the day of salvation approaches.

The First Battle - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:30:00 +0000

At the start of this Lenten period, Mike looks at the first battle Jesus fought in the desert after fasting forty days and forty nights. Satan tempted him with the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life. Jesus overcame and was without sin. He used God's word to speak truth to the teller of lies.

Spiritual Shift - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Tom talks about how the Bible says things happen first in the natural and then in the spiritual. How you can sense a shift in the spiritual since December last year. He challenges us to move out of neutral, to shift up a gear in our Christian walk with the Lord.

Love Lies - Associate Pastor Dara Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:30:00 +0000

In the heart of Valentine's week, Dara looks at how love can lie to us. She covers four ways the world looks at love versus the way God looks at love.

God WANTS to see you: Part 2 - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 11:30:00 +0000

God really does want to see you and when he sees you, he hears you. On Prayer Station Sunday we look at two examples from scripture of how God saw a man and a woman.

God WANTS to see you - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Mustard Seed Sunday... Starting week of Prayer and Fasting. When God sees you, he hears you!

The Resistance: The Devil - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:30:00 +0000

We've all heard the expression, "Speak of the Devil," but let's pay attention to what Jesus said of him. Let's look at what God's word says we are to do to resist our Enemy, whose native language is lies. Lies about God, lies about other people and lies about ourselves. These lies can sometimes bounce around the echo chamber of our minds for years. We need to replace them with Truth. As Jesus-followers, the Devil only has as much power over us as we give him. Jesus promised if we submit to God, resist the Devil, he must flee.

The Resistance: The World - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:30:00 +0000

We all feel the gale force wins of the world, the things that pull us an tempt us; the things our eyes desire, pride and boasting in our achievements. But John makes it clear in the scriptures that if anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

The antidote to this resistance we feel from the world lies in the spritual disciplines of solitude and reflection on God's word, the Bible. Being part of a church community also offers a safe harbour from the storms of this world.

The Resistance: The Flesh - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Paul said in the scriptures, "I do the things I don't want to do and the things I do want to do I don't do! Can you relate? So how can we resist this war we are in against our sinful nature, "the flesh"? The Bible provides the answer: spiritual discipline. Not in our own strength but in the strength of the Holy Spirit. Prayer, fasting, reading God's word... the spiritual disciplines that Christians have been doing for centuries.

Looking Both Ways - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 11:30:00 +0000

This is a pivotal time of year. A time to reflect on what's gone and look forward to what's to come in this new season.

Thank God for Christmas! Guest Speaker Brian Synnott

Grace Church — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:30:00 +0000

What the Lord wants to say about truly having a joyful Christmas, can be found in the Biblical account of the valley of dry bones. Sometimes, particularly if we've been Christians a long time, we can lose the joy of Christmas, but we shouldn't because it's available to us at any time. To have a joyful Christmas with substance - something to be truly grateful for - gives us strength to face the challenges of life.

Mary Did You Know? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:30:00 +0000

When the angel appeared to Mary and she responded with "I am the Lord's servant. May everything you have said about me come true," did she really know what she was agreeing to? When the angel said, "Greetings, you who are highly favoured! The Lord is with you," was the Lord really with her? In all the trouble, in the heart-break? What about our own lives? Are trials and trouble a sign that God is not with us? Au contraire! Quite the opposite! They are there to prove the genuineness of our faith if we too are favoured by God.

Spontaneous Healing - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000

Wherever Jesus went there was healing! And wherever the Holy Spirit was on the move, healing broke out spontaneously, sometimes in strange and startling ways; sometimes in the simplest of ways. Are you ready to believe that God can move in just that way in you and through you?

Faith Comes By Hearing - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000

Hearing God is more often than not a matter of attention. More often than not we need to have our ears unblocked to hear clearly! Drawing from the story of the young Samuel at the tabernacle, Pastor Tom Burke asks, are you hearing God and if not, why not?

Upside Down Happiness - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000

We all think we know what will make us happy We all have a picture of a life, a situation, a set of well aligned circumstances that will make us happy. We have simply put an agenda in our heads and our hearts that we think will produce for us or in us real happiness. But what if we have it upside down? What if the very agenda we have to make us happy actually ends up having the opposite effect?

Three Keys For Life - Guest Speaker Pastor Ken Burns | Relate Church Canada

Grace Church — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000

Visiting speaker, Pastor Ken Burns, shows us three keys for Life, all based on the nature and quality of our relationships with one another and with God. Relationships are the most important thing in our lives as they are the only thing we take with us to eternity!

The Pursuit of Happiness - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:30:00 +0000

Everyone wants to be Happy, but most people look in the wrong places or look for happiness in things that can and will never satisfy. God wants us to be happy too and has provided us a way!!

Through Closed Doors - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Sometimes it is us who close doors in our lives; but Jesus is still coming through closed doors and saying to us, "Peace be with you."

The Good Rebel? - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Maybe it takes someone from the Rebel County of Cork to encourage Christians to be Good Rebels for the Kingdom of God?

The Greatest - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus said whoever is least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater than John the Baptist. That means that if we're born again, we are greater and Jesus is the greatest!

ON Purpose - Pastor Mike ODonovan

Grace Church — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:30:00 +0000

God always acts ON purpose to provide for us, so we can fulfil our purpose in Him.

Guest Speaker Priscilla Reid from CFC Belfast

Grace Church — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

What to do when life puts you in a lay-by.

It's NOT about the Bread

Grace Church — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

God's promises of provision are so prevalent they shouldn't occupy our minds, worry about our needs. Jesus warned instead that we, should be on our guard against moralism and materialism which are absolutely poisonous to the soul!

5 Myths about Christianity - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

The top five myths or untruths about Bible-believing Christianity that I've heard the most over my four decades a Christian.

What kind of weirdo are YOU?

Grace Church — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

We're all a little weird about something, aren't we? For some people it's their animals; for others it's food or hygiene. Pastor Mike contends that as Christians, we can seem weird too because we see things in such a different way; with such a different worldview. We are called to to different. We are called to go and represent Jesus Christ as citizens of heaven.

When Jesus Sang - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Praise is our weapon! Jesus sang at the Last Supper and in the Garden of Gethsemane as He faced into His death on the cross. That's a challenge for us to do likewise in the trials of this life.

Wind Shift - Our Changing Spiritual Lives - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000

First in the natural, then in the spiritual. That's what the word of God says. There is a changing Spiritual climate in Ireland. God is doing a new thing. Do you perceive it?

Word Count - Guest Speaker Pastor Jamie Corcoran

Grace Church — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000

As Jesus-followers we need to make our words count; and bring blessing and life and hope to those around us. Join visiting guest speaker Pastor Jamie Corcoran from Lighthouse Church in Navan and Dublin, Ireland in his message entitled Word Count.

All in the Family - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Do you come from a messed up family? God can transform even the most difficult family background for His glory.

When We Just Can't See - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

What happens in your life when you just can't see clearly? We look at the top five reasons why we sometimes can't see straight in a Spiritual sense.

DriftING? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Are you driftING or are your remainING in Jesus. He's the Anchor for our souls in the currents of life.

Who's the Boss? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

The Holy Spirit or our sinful nature? Who's the Boss?

Under the Influenc(er) - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Who you keeping company with? The answer to that has more influence on us than anything else in our lives. The expression is true: "Who you're running with determines where you're running to." We look at what Jesus said about this and how, under His influence, we in turn can influence others for our good; their good and God's glory.

God's Covenant Love - Guest Speaker Pastor Nick Park

Grace Church — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Visiting speaker, Pastor Nick Park, shares with us about the "Hesed" or Covenant Love of God and how it chases after us. A special Covenant Love especially for God's children.

Spiritual Wounds: Healing and Recovery - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0000

When we're sick, in any way, we go either to the doctor, psychologist or counsellor. But, what do we do if we're spiritually wounded; living in a mainly spiritually illiterate society? Is this Biblical? Find out here.

Top 5 Toxic Faith Traps - Pastor Tom Burke

Grace Church — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:23:00 +0000

Through more than 40 years a Christian and over 30 a Pastor, these are the top five things, in my experience, that trip people up in their faith. Let's be aware of them and pray that none of us fall into these traps.

Inside Out - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 09:15:00 +0000

In every nation, God accepts those who fear Him; those who were outside are made to be insiders. Looking at Acts 11. As Peter spoke, the Holy Spirit fell on the non-Jewish people. When they heard the word of God preached; they too became believers and followers of Jesus.

Common Ground - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 15:54:00 +0000

We mightn't all agree on everything, but finding Common Ground is an excellent place to start when we want to share our faith in Jesus with someone.

Unsinkable - Guest Speaker Pastor Craig Cooney

Grace Church — Sun, 29 May 2022 18:32:00 +0000

How do we stay unsinkable in the midst of Life's storms?

Gone to the Dogs? - Pastor Mike O'Donovan

Grace Church — Sun, 22 May 2022 16:52:00 +0000

When someone says something's "Gone to the Dogs" it usually means it's gone downhill. In the Bible, the Gentiles (non-Jews) were regarded as 'dogs' because they didn't keep the Law and because they ate 'unclean' food. In Acts 10 we look at the story of how the Good News of Jesus Christ, came to the 'Dogs' - the Gentiles - through an unusual set of God-orchestrated events.

The same man?

Grace Church — Sun, 15 May 2022 14:41:36 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

When God Pours

Grace Church — Sun, 08 May 2022 16:22:50 +0000

Tom Burke

Worry Wars

Grace Church — Sun, 01 May 2022 13:47:17 +0000

Tom Burke

Faith Workout - Interviews

Grace Church — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:41:15 +0000

Tom Burke

Experience Jesus Alive!

Grace Church — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:31:08 +0000

Tom Burke

Shameless?

Grace Church — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 15:05:47 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

One Thing

Grace Church — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:08:14 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Hands Reaching Out

Grace Church — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:26:33 +0000

Tom Burke

The current crisis

Grace Church — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:53:43 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Apostle Patrick - Apostle You!

Grace Church — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:28:04 +0000

Tom Burke

The Messiah and me

Grace Church — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:59:26 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Disadvantaged?

Grace Church — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:23:46 +0000

Tom Burke

Bad Timing

Grace Church — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:14:06 +0000

Tom Burke

Some Mother's Son

Grace Church — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:01:14 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Chain-Breaker

Grace Church — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 17:17:51 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Looking the wrong way

Grace Church — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:12:16 +0000

Tom Burke

Spiritual Spice!

Grace Church — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:57:52 +0000

Tom Burke

The war within

Grace Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:15:55 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Spiritual Boost

Grace Church — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:51:19 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

New Year Awakening

Grace Church — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 10:06:54 +0000

Tom Burke

On His Shoulders

Grace Church — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 19:09:19 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Home for Christmas

Grace Church — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:38:54 +0000

Tom Burke

What can you expect?

Grace Church — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:45:44 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Wisdom - Wise men still seek Him!

Grace Church — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:36:20 +0000

Tom Burke

Where is God when life gets messy?

Grace Church — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 09:50:45 +0000

Tom Burke

Pay Attention

Grace Church — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 09:46:46 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

The local church family

Grace Church — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:41:23 +0000

Jamie Corcoran

The Shortcut

Grace Church — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:21:50 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Self defence

Grace Church — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 13:52:11 +0000

Tom Burke

The Underdog

Grace Church — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:21:44 +0000

Tom Burke

The tension of transition

Grace Church — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 16:54:27 +0000

Craig Cooney

In search of The Hidden God

Grace Church — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 15:47:36 +0000

Ervin Seremet

Blood and water

Grace Church — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:40:59 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Surfing the tsunami

Grace Church — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 14:47:57 +0000

Brian Synnott

The power paradox

Grace Church — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:29:50 +0000

Mike O'Donovan

Welcome Back

Grace Church — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:08:41 +0000

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