Sermons

Here is a list of the recent sermons preached at St Peter the Fisherman.

Catch the Fire

The life of faith is a life ablaze in the Holy Spirit. The writer invites us to experience the life and power of the Holy Spirit. Text: Hebrews 12:18-29 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 24 AUG 2025.

Enduring in Faith

The life of faith is one of looking back and seeing those who have run the race before us, looking forward to the finish line, and realizing that we cannot run this race without Christ carrying us across the finish line. Text: Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Sermon preached by Michelle Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 17 August 2025.

One Step at A Time

Faith is not just a set of beliefs or propositions. Faith is trust. Faith leads to hope. Faith leads to a lifelong adventure with the one who is author and finisher of our story. Text: Heb 11:1-3, 8-16 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 10 August 2025.

Unshakeable : Christ, Your Life

This sermon explores the transformative truth of Colossians 3:1–11, emphasizing that the Christian life is not merely a list of dos and don’ts but a radical reorientation of identity and purpose in Christ. What Is Your Life?Drawing from personal stories and cultural examples, the sermon challenges listeners to consider what they’ve built their lives around. Paul warns against idolatry—not just ancient idols, but modern ones like career, relationships, or success. These are good things that become harmful when elevated to…

No Longer Walking Dead

This sermon explores what it truly means to be “made alive in Christ”, contrasting spiritual vitality with the metaphor of “The Walking Dead.” Drawing from Colossians 2:6–15, this talk emphasizes that believers, once spiritually dead, have been resurrected through Christ’s power and are now called to live fully in Him. Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 27 July 2025.

Praying to Live in the Presence

The Psalms teach us that worship is more than just words, it is a lifestyle. The Holy Spirit gives us the desire to dwell, a liturgy for lifestyle and a permanent promise. Text: Psalm 15 Sermon preached by Michelle Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 20 July 2025.

Rescue in the Ruins

In Psalm 82, we wrestle with the deep questions of justice, suffering, and divine responsibility. Why do bad things happen? Is God really in control? And who will fix the brokenness of our world? We are reminded that God not only hears our cries—but steps into our pain to rescue and restore. Text: Psalm 82 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 13 July 2025.

Make His Praise Glorious

Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious. Psalm 66:2 Praise is central to the human existence, it is what we were created for. We all give praise to someone or something. We were made to praise God. It is in praising meaning that we remove ourselves from the center of things and place God at the center. Text: Psalm 66:1-8 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on 6 July 2025 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach,…

The Way Through the Water

God makes a way for us. Baptism reminds us of a bath, a break, a badge and birth. We are washed, freed, marked, and reborn. Text: Psalm 77

How to Pray When You’ve Had a Bad Day

The Psalms teach us how to pray. In Psalm 42-43 we learn to pour our heart, analyze our hopes, remember what God has done, and listen to his Spirit speaking Grace into our lives. Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on 22 June 2025 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Gift’s For His Children

Romans 5:1–5 centers on the themes of God’s gifts to His children, our privileged position, confident hope, and unstoppable love beautifully interwoven together. Sermon preached by Michelle Tepper on 15 June 2025 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

To Be With You Forever – Pentecost

Pentecost is about God being with us forever. He takes our fears, our anxieties, and our confusion and fills us with courage, peace and direction. This is the promised gift of his presence. Text: ⁠⁠⁠John 14:8-17, 25-27⁠⁠ Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on Pentecost Sunday 8 June 2025 at New Smyrna Beach, Florida.