Église SOS Lyon · 5 min read
What Jesus fed to a pagan crowd of 4,000 with seven loaves teaches you that he doesn't need you to have enough, only to bring what you have.
Who is Église SOS Lyon?
Église SOS Lyon is an evangelical church in the greater Lyon area, affiliated with the FEPEF (Fédération des Églises du plein Évangile en francophonie). The congregation gathers every Sunday at Église Saint-Joseph in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, near Lyon. Carried by a mission-focused vision for the city and beyond, it today brings together several hundred people from many backgrounds to live out their faith, study the Bible, and grow together in community.
Founded in February 2019 by Matt and Sarah Marvane, the church began with about twenty people meeting in their home before growing steadily, moving through Espace Gerson and then Chapelle Valpré. Married for twenty years and parents of three, Matt and Sarah previously served thirteen years in Dijon before settling in Lyon. They carry the vision of 'living the Book of Acts in Lyon and to the ends of the earth,' rooted in Scripture, discipleship, and being led by the Holy Spirit.
Sunday gatherings include worship, prayer, and Bible teaching open to everyone. The church offers programs for children, teenagers, and young adults, along with hands-on outreach such as street ministry, a gospel choir, and the SOS Lyon Bible School for spiritual training. A team of elders, deacons, and mentors supports community life day to day.
Église SOS Lyon regularly shares its sermons and worship sessions on its YouTube channel, as well as on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. The website eglisesoslyon.com keeps visitors updated on church news, ministries, and ways to stay connected, including remotely. The church is also part of the international SOS Church network, present in several countries.
Sermon summaries from Église SOS Lyon
Église SOS Lyon · 7 min read
Jesus shares a meal with tax collectors and sinners, sparking outrage from the Pharisees. Discover how he is both the approachable lamb and the protecting lion, and why his table is already set for you.
Église SOS Lyon · 8 min read
There is a hunger that neither science, nor technology, nor the finest infrastructure can satisfy. It is a hunger for God.
ECFAMILLE
Église SOS Lyon · 8 min read
There are moments when you realize your faith looks a lot like a family memory. You can tell what God did for your mother, your husband, your grandmother, your pastor.
Église SOS Lyon · 9 min read
Matt Marvane, at SOS Lyon church (Momentum), opens his message with a riddle: "I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you." Who said that? Jesus. In what context?
Église SOS Lyon · 8 min read
Some lives hit you hard enough to force the only questions that matter. Sarah Marvane opens this message with the story of Harriet Tubman, born a slave in Maryland around 1822.
Église SOS Lyon · 12 min read
It's sweet to be together. The preacher, Gaetana, opens her message by saying she loves coming to church on Sunday, whether it's on a pew, in front of a microphone, or even in the nursery when her son decides she won…
ECVIE INTÉRIEURE
Église SOS Lyon · 7 min read
Some joys last only a morning: an exam result, a mention in the news, a bit of recognition online. You feel it, you enjoy it, and then it fades. While those joys burn out, another one is offered to you: bigger, steadier, and eternal.
ECRELATIONS
Église SOS Lyon · 7 min read
Three days from a new year, David Le Veo speaks on a subject close to his heart: unity, a value of God's kingdom that Paul returns to again and again.
Église SOS Lyon · 14 min read
This message from Matt Marvane, given at Église SOS Lyon during a special celebration, is titled "I Trust in My God." Not "the God of Daniel," not "the God of my parents": my God.
Église SOS Lyon · 16 min read
Matt Marvane opens this message with a riddle: "I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you." Who said these words, and in what context?
Église SOS Lyon · 15 min read
Matt Marvane continues a series he began a few weeks ago at SOS Lyon church: the meals of Jesus.
ECENGAGEMENT
Église SOS Lyon · 15 min read
Have you ever heard of the woman who walked toward freedom? Her name was Harriet Tubman. Sarah Marvane discovered her story not long ago, and it left a deep mark on her.
Église SOS Lyon · 12 min read
This message from Matt Marvane, given at SOS Lyon church, picks up a story that began two weeks earlier: the confrontation on Mount Carmel.
Église SOS Lyon · 16 min read
Gaetana Le Veo is part of the leadership team at SOS Lyon Church. That Sunday, with pastors Mat and Sarah away, she was the one bringing the message, and she opened with a personal testimony.
Église SOS Lyon · 16 min read
This message is the fourth in the series "Meals with Jesus" at Église SOS Lyon. The week before was about a scandalous meal. This time, Matt Marvane talks about a spontaneous meal.
Église SOS Lyon · 15 min read
"Explosion of Joy" was the name of a festival, printed on a t-shirt Matt Marvane wore for days on end. He wanted to keep that title for this message.
Église SOS Lyon · 15 min read
Three days out from the new year, David Le Veo (Église SOS Lyon) tackles a subject that's been on his heart for a while: unity.
Église SOS Lyon · 19 min read
This message from Gaetana Le Veo, at Église SOS Lyon, isn't a sermon like the others. It's a piece of testimony.
ECVIE INTÉRIEURE
Église SOS Lyon · 11 min read
This message was given at Église SOS Lyon by Matt Marvane, at the start of 2026, as part of a Bible study series called "On the Worshiper's Path."
Église SOS Lyon · 11 min read
Do you remember searching for your name on a results list, or the letter you'd waited weeks for, with your name finally printed on it?
Église SOS Lyon · 15 min read
Before he begins, Johannes Amritzer tells a family story. He's a first-generation Christian, so is his wife, and he comes from a very humble background.
Église SOS Lyon · 15 min read
January is often the month of resolutions. Sarah Marvane never makes any: she knows herself too well, and she knows they won't last 365 days.
Église SOS Lyon · 12 min read
When you read through the Bible, you see that God's heart is passionate for us. He calls every man, every woman, all his children, to seek him and to carry that deep thirst for him.
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Frequently asked questions about Église SOS Lyon
Where is Église SOS Lyon located?
Its registered address is 43 Avenue de Ménival, 69005 Lyon. Services currently take place at Église Saint-Joseph, in the neighboring town of Tassin-la-Demi-Lune.
When does Église SOS Lyon hold its service?
The service takes place every Sunday in the late afternoon, around 4:00 PM.
What denomination or union is Église SOS Lyon part of?
The church is affiliated with the FEPEF, the Fédération des Églises du plein Évangile en francophonie.
Who are the pastors of Église SOS Lyon?
Matt and Sarah Marvane are the lead pastors, supported by Josias Kpoviessi, a pastoral intern, and David Le Veo, an assistant pastor.
Can I watch Église SOS Lyon's sermons online?
Yes, the church regularly posts its messages and worship sessions on its YouTube channel and official website.
Since when has Église SOS Lyon existed?
The church was founded in February 2019 by Matt and Sarah Marvane, starting with a small group of about twenty people.