This sermon explores the resurrection as a powerful promise from God, not a silly or abstract idea, but a deeply rooted truth that transforms how we live and die. Key Points: The resurrection is not a myth or metaphor—it is a powerful promise rooted in God’s covenant love. It assures us that death is not the end, and invites us to live with faith, hope, and confidence in the here and now.
The Church is the people of God, in all time and all places. This beautiful doctrine gives us hope, tells us of an incredible inheritance, and an immeasurable power. Text Ephesians 1:11-23 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 2 November 2025.
The sermon, based on Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18), explores the theme of authentic generosity through three key lenses: The Source of Generosity, The Signs of Generosity and the Solutiion of Generosity
Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1–8), this sermon explores the nature of petitionary prayer—prayer that asks God for something—with three key themes: Petition: Like the widow who brings her case before the judge, we are invited to bring our requests to God. Petitionary prayer is one of many types of prayer, and it reflects our dependence on God for justice, healing, provision, and reconciliation. Persistence: The widow’s relentless return to the judge,…
