Sunday Sermons at Holy Trinity Maisons-Laffitte

At 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

From 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)

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)

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)

In 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

When 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)

Isaiah 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

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 pu...

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

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 els...

Job 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...

Discover 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

In 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. Re...

In 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

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.

What 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.

What 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)

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

Even 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

What 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 14:25–33 Rev...

At 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, 7–14 Rev'd Claire Smith

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 13:10–17 Rev'd Canon Charlotte Sullivan

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 12:49–56 Rev'd Canon Charlotte Sullivan

Isaiah 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 Su...

Jesus 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