Bible Talks from Holy Trinity Church in Cannes

Mary receives a visit from the angel Gabriel, who breaks the news to her that she is going to become pregnant and give birth to God’s son, who will become God’s king. Mary is naturally shocked at this revelation, wondering how this will be. The angel’s reply is simple but profound: ‘Nothing is impossible with God.’ This sermon was recorded on Sunday 7th December 2025, with Bible teaching from Luke...

The gospel-writer Luke tells us about the announcement of a first miracle baby in the Christmas story, not Jesus, but John! The news is given to his parents, Zechariah and Elizabeth, and given their age and stage in life, comes as a great surprise! This sermon was recorded on Sunday 30th November 2025, with Bible teaching from Luke chapter 1:5-25.

Paul tells us why some people don’t have the joy in their lives that they could, because they lack a sense of satisfaction andcontentment in what they already have. The search for satisfaction can be exhausting! But Paul sayshe's found the answer, as he ends his letter by pointing us back to Jesus, talking about the satisfaction that he finds in his saviour, unlocking the secret of being conte...

Today we’re at talk number 7 from our series in the letter of Philippians. Paul is talking here about two particular things that canrob our joy in Jesus: dis-unity and anxiety. First, he addresses a pastoral situation in Philippi church, urging the people involved to set aside their differences and unite in the Lord. Then he explains that the answer to our many anxieties is to bring them to the Lo...

In these verses, Paul is full of encouragement for the people of God and the church of Jsus Christ to actively defend their faith by standing firm. With pressure to compromise from outside and inside the churches, and many distractions in our own lives, Paul brings timely advice as we press on for Jesus as hope-filled disciples. This sermon was recorded on Sunday 9th November 2025, with Bible teac...

In this section, Paul wants to be really clear on how we get right with God: not through our good works, or our religious heritage, or in keeping God’s law… No, says Paul, the only way to get right with God is by the salvation that comes by faith in Jesus Christ. It’s why Paul puts his relationship with Jesus ahead of everything else: he wants to know Jesus better. This sermon was recorded on Sund...

Today we continue our series of talks in the letter ofPhilippians. This next talk in the series is called Joyful in Jesus , while shining like stars . In these verses, Paul is thinking about the people of God being distinctive – shining brightly for Jesus in a dark world. That will mean working on our obedience and humility, so that over time we begin to develop a Christ-like character, each one s...

Today we continue our series of talks in the letter of Philippians. This next talk in the series is called Joyful in Jesus, in serving like Jesus . Paul wants his readers to check themselves, because he knew that some of them were being selfish and others were boastful and proud. Against these rather unpleasant character traits Paul points them to the best example he knows: 'your attitude,' he say...

Today we continue a new series of talks in the letter ofPhilippians. This next talk in the series is called Joyful in Jesus , in standing together . It’s a great reminder that as followers of Jesus, we need each other in the Christian life. We need each other to hold firm to the truths of the gospel. And we need each other to keep going – especially when times are hard or we’re facing opposition....

Today we’re starting a new series of talks in the letter of Philippians. Our first talk in the series is called Joyful in Jesus , that love may increase . The Apostle Paul giving us some pointers as to where true joy may be found. Central to this first section, Paul reminds us that we have a God who always finishes what he starts. If God’s begun a good work in you, he’s promised to complete it one...