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Sunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteYou don’t have to be ready(Genesis 12:1–4; Matthew 9:9–13) God calls Abram to go and Matthew to follow - not when they are ready, but when they are willing. This sermon explores how Jesus meets us as we are and invites us into transformation, purpose, and grace. Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-LaffitteReverend Charlotte SullivanReverend Claire SmithRichard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)CCLI licence #5059107
2026-03-0110 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteBring what you have(Genesis 2.15–17; 3.1–7; Romans 5.12–19; Mark 6.30–44) From humanity’s first grasping to a boy’s offered lunch, Scripture contrasts taking with trusting. This sermon explores how Jesus transforms what we bring - however small - into grace, abundance, and restoration for a hungry world. Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-LaffitteReverend Charlotte SullivanReverend Claire SmithRichard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)CCLI licence #5059107
2026-02-2212 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteWhen the promises you’re living on stop workingWhat happens when the promises you’ve trusted no longer seem to hold? Drawing on Matthew 17.1–9 and 2 Peter 1.16–end, this sermon explores how God meets us in uncertainty, strengthens fragile faith, and reminds us that his promises rest on something far more secure than feelings.Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-LaffitteReverend Charlotte SullivanReverend Claire SmithRichard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)CCLI licence #5059107
2026-02-1517 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteWhen "Do Not Worry" Feels ImpossibleJesus says “Do not worry” - but what if we already are? Drawing on Romans 8.18–25 and Matthew 6.25–34, this sermon offers honest hope for anxious times, reminding us that God understands our fears and holds us in faithful love.Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-LaffitteReverend Charlotte SullivanReverend Claire SmithRichard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)CCLI licence #5059107
2026-02-0811 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteWhat to do when the wine runs out!From empty jars to unexpected provision, this sermon explores how God meets us in moments of lack and transforms scarcity into abundance, through 1 Kings 17:8–16, 1 Corinthians 1:18–end, and John 2:1–11.Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-LaffitteReverend Charlotte SullivanReverend Claire SmithRichard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)CCLI licence #5059107
2026-02-0109 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteNot exactly a dream job, was it?From fishermen to unlikely messengers, God calls ordinary people into extraordinary purposes. Exploring Isaiah 9:1–4, 1 Corinthians 1:10–18, and Matthew 4:12–23, this sermon reflects on calling, unity, and surprising beginnings.Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-LaffitteReverend Charlotte SullivanReverend Claire SmithRichard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)CCLI licence #5059107
2026-01-2512 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteWhen we feel weak, uncertain, or unworthyWhen we feel weak, uncertain, or unworthy, God is still at work. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 and John 1:29–42, this sermon explores calling, grace, and identity - how God meets us where we are and invites us to follow, even with doubts and fears.Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-LaffitteReverend Charlotte SullivanReverend Claire SmithRichard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)CCLI licence #5059107
2026-01-1817 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteHe calls our name and holds our handsAt Jesus’ baptism, heaven opens: God names his beloved and reaches out to hold us steady. Explore calling, courage and grace in Isaiah 42.1–9, Acts 10.34–43 and Matthew 3.13–17, where God still calls us by name and walks with us. Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-LaffitteReverend Charlotte SullivanReverend Claire SmithRichard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)CCLI licence #5059107
2026-01-1110 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteLight for the WorldFrom distant travellers to divine revelation, these readings explore how God’s light breaks beyond familiar borders. As the Magi follow the star, we glimpse a gospel revealed for all people—unexpected, inclusive, and full of promise. (Isaiah 60:16; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12)
2026-01-0410 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteChristmas is Over - What's Changed?Christmas has passed, yet the world feels much the same. Drawing on Jeremiah’s lament and Matthew’s Gospel, this sermon asks what—if anything—has changed, and where hope might still be found. (Jeremiah 31:15–17; Matthew 2:13–18)Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-LaffitteReverend Charlotte SullivanReverend Claire SmithRichard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)
2025-12-2810 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteHeaven Breaks In (Christmas Day 2025)Christmas is the moment heaven breaks into ordinary life. Isaiah foretells a child of peace, Titus proclaims salvation revealed, and Luke shows angels singing over the fields of Bethlehem. We reflect on the wonder of God stepping into our world and what that means for how we live today. (Isaiah 9:2–7; Titus 2:11–14; Luke 2:1–14)
2025-12-2510 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteFaithfulness in the UncertainIn Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:18-25, God offers a sign to the hesitant and hope to the fearful. This sermon explores how Emmanuel - God with us - meets human doubt, uncertainty, and obedience, and how Joseph’s quiet faith invites us to trust God’s surprising purposes.--Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-LaffitteReverend Claire Smith
2025-12-2110 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteHope in darknessWhen hope feels fragile and God seems distant, where do we look? Drawing on Matthew 11, James 5, and Isaiah 35, this sermon explores finding hope in seasons of doubt, waiting, and weariness—and trusting God’s promises even when the path ahead feels dark.Richard Medcalf (LLM)
2025-12-1417 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteGrowing towards the LightIsaiah 11:1–10, Psalm 27:1–4 & 13–14, and Matthew 3:1–10 remind us that even in darkness, God calls us to grow, hope, and bear good fruit. Step into the light, and discover the life God longs to cultivate in you. Holy Trinity Church, Maisons-Laffitte Reverend Charlotte Sullivan Reverend Claire Smith Richard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister) CCLI licence #5059107
2025-12-0711 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteAre you ready?Isaiah 2:1–5 • Matthew 24:36–44 In this week’s sermon, we explore what it means to live with readiness and hope. Isaiah points us toward God’s promised peace, while Jesus calls us to stay awake and alert in a world full of distraction. How do we prepare our hearts, our priorities, and our daily lives for God’s coming kingdom? Join us as we reflect on the call to be ready—not with fear, but with purpose, trust, and expectation. Rev'd Charlotte Sullivan
2025-11-3011 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteWho Are You Following?In this week’s sermon, we explore God’s call to discern true leadership and place our trust in Christ alone. Through Jeremiah 23:1–6, Colossians 1:11–20, and Luke 23:33–43, we see Jesus revealed as the shepherd, king, and saviour who leads us into hope, reconciliation, and everlasting life. Rev'd Charlotte Sullivan
2025-11-2311 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteWhat if it all comes crashing down?This week we explore Jesus’ sobering words in Luke 21:5–19 alongside Paul’s call to steady, faithful living in 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13. When the world feels unstable—politically, socially, or personally—Scripture invites us not to panic but to persevere. Jesus promises that endurance, not fear, will shape our future. Join us as we reflect on how Christian hope remains firm even when everything else seems to fall apart.RIchard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)
2025-11-1615 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteRemembrance Sunday: Hope Beyond the GraveJob 19:23–27; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–5, 13–end; Luke 20:27–38 On this Remembrance Sunday, we honour those who gave their lives in war and reflect on the hope that endures beyond death. Through Job’s cry of faith, Paul’s call to steadfastness, and Jesus’ words about the resurrection, this message reminds us that God’s love and promise of eternal life remain unshaken, even in loss and sorrow. Rev'd Charlotte Sullivan
2025-11-0910 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteThe Joy of Meeting JesusDiscover the joy that transformed Zacchaeus when he met Jesus (Luke 19:1–10). A story of grace, forgiveness, and life-changing encounter that still brings hope today. Rev'd Claire Smith
2025-11-0208 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteChoose Mercy: The Heart That God HearsIn Joel 2:23–end, 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18, and Luke 18:9–14, we see that true strength lies not in pride or performance, but in humble dependence on God’s mercy. From the prophet’s call to return to the Lord, to Paul’s final reflections, to Jesus’ parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee—each passage points us to a grace that meets us in our weakness and lifts us up when we choose mercy.Rev'd Charlotte Sullivan
2025-10-2608 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteKeep Going: Faith That Won’t Give UpIn 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 and Luke 18:1–8, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just about believing—it’s about persevering. When life feels weary, when prayers seem unanswered, and when truth is challenged, God calls us to keep going. Discover how steadfast faith, grounded in Scripture and sustained by prayer, can carry us through every season of waiting and testing.Rev'd Claire Smith
2025-10-1911 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteSomething to Shout About!In “Something to Shout About” (Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7; 2 Timothy 2:8–15; Luke 17:11–19), we’re reminded to live with gratitude and faithfulness—seeking the good of our community, holding fast to Christ, and giving thanks like the one leper who turned back to praise God.
2025-10-1211 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteThe Power of a Mustard-Seed FaithWhat if faith isn’t about doing the spectacular, but about doing the ordinary with trust and obedience?In Luke 17:5–10, Jesus reminds His followers that even faith as small as a mustard seed can do great things — but true faith is also humble, steady, and ready to serve. Discover how real faith grows through everyday acts of obedience and quiet perseverance.
2025-10-0510 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteEscaping Money Anxiety - and Finding ContentmentWhat if the answer to money worries isn’t more income, but a deeper kind of wealth? In this talk from Luke 16:19–31, we explore how to loosen the grip of financial fear and step into “the life that really is life.” Richard Medcalf (Licensed Lay Minister)
2025-09-2814 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteWealth, Worry & What Really Lasts!You can’t serve both God and money. But you can discover freedom from fear by living open-handedly. Luke 16:1–13 challenges us to use our resources not for self-protection, but for God’s kingdom and lasting joy.Rev'd Claire Smith
2025-09-2111 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteNo One Beyond HopeEven in the midst of judgment and brokenness, God’s mercy runs deeper. Drawing on Jeremiah 4:11–12, 22–28, 1 Timothy 1:12–17, and Luke 15:1–10, this sermon reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness and redeeming love.Rev'd Canon Charlotte Sullivan
2025-09-1411 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteThe Cost of Becoming WholeWhat does it truly cost to become whole? In this sermon, we explore how Jeremiah’s potter metaphor, the intimate knowledge Psalm 139 reveals, and Jesus’ radical call to discipleship in Luke challenge us to surrender comfort, confront loss, and embrace transformation. Join us as we journey toward wholeness—stripped, reshaped, and rooted in faith. Jeremiah 18:1–11, Psalm 139:1–7, Luke 14:25–33Rev'd Canon Charlotte Sullivan
2025-09-0711 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteKingdom HospitalityAt a dinner table with the Pharisees, Jesus turns social norms upside down—challenging pride, exposing self-promotion, and teaching the radical humility of God’s Kingdom. This sermon unpacks what it means to choose the lowest seat, to welcome those who cannot repay, and to live in the generosity of God’s grace. Luke 14:1, 7–14Rev'd Claire Smith
2025-08-3110 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteJesus Sees You!Bent down, overlooked, or unsure of your place - Jesus sees you. In this sermon we explore how Christ notices the unnoticed, heals the broken, and calls us into God’s unshakable kingdom. Luke 13:10–17Rev'd Canon Charlotte Sullivan
2025-08-2409 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteWhen the Kingdom Disrupts "Life as Usual"When the Kingdom Disrupts "Life as Usual" Jesus speaks of fire, division, and urgency—words that unsettle “life as usual.” This sermon explores how the breaking-in of God’s Kingdom disrupts our comfort, challenges our loyalties, and calls us into a deeper, truer way of living.Luke 12:49–56Rev'd Canon Charlotte Sullivan
2025-08-1711 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteIsaiah’s Wake-Up Call, Jesus’ Gentle AnswerIsaiah confronts God’s people with a call to wake up from empty religion, while Jesus offers the gentle assurance, “Do not be afraid, little flock.” This sermon explores how God’s wake-up call and Christ’s invitation meet us with both challenge and comfort, pointing us toward a life of faith, hope, and readiness. Isaiah 1:1, 10–20, Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16, Luke 12:32–40 Rev'd Canon Charlotte Sullivan
2025-08-1011 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteStoring Up What Really MattersJesus warns about the trap of chasing wealth while ignoring God. This sermon challenges us to rethink what we value, showing how true riches are found not in possessions, but in generosity, faith, and a life lived for God. Luke 12:13–21 Rev'd Claire Smith
2025-08-0310 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteHow to Pray When You Don’t Know What to SayWhen words fail, Jesus gives us a pattern for prayer. This sermon based on Luke 11:1–3 explores the Lord’s Prayer, showing how God invites us to come boldly, trust His provision, and speak honestly - even when we don’t know what to say. Rev'd Claire Smith
2025-07-2711 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteMartha and Her MeltdownMartha’s busy, stressed, and missing the point—sound familiar? This sermon dives into the story of Martha and Mary, exploring the tension between doing and being, and how Jesus calls us to rest, focus, and find peace amid life’s chaos. Amos 8:1–12, Colossians 1:15–28, Luke 10:38–endRev'd Canon Charlotte Sullivan
2025-07-2011 minSunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-LaffitteNo Phone. No Charger. No Plan. Just Jesus.What happens when we let go of control and rely entirely on Jesus? This sermon explores faith, obedience, and God’s power at work when we step out without a backup plan—trusting Him to guide every step. 2 Kings 5:1–14, Galatians 6:1–6, 7–16, Luke 10:1–11, 16–20.Rev'd Canon Charlotte Sullivan
2025-07-0611 min
Weekly Online ServiceA Service for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity - Sunday 21 July 2024Join us from Trinity Church, Maisons-Laffitte, Paris ahead of the start of the Olympic Games. Rev Charlotte Sullivan leads our service, and shares how we can extend hospitality to others.
2024-07-2129 min