Sermons

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

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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.

Jesus is Principal Now

Who is the gatekeeper in your life? Who is it that holds sway? Whose opinion is the one that most drives your life? The Ascension teaches us that Jesus is on the throne now. The risen, embodied Lord now fully holds all authority in heaven. This is why the Ascension is such a comfort in the midst of life’s anxieties. Sermon preached by the Revd Owen Gallacher on 1 June 2025 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, FL.

The Memorial of Grace

The gospel transforms lives—from Lydia, a wealthy merchant, to a trafficked slave girl, to a Roman jailer. Discover how being “poor in spirit” opens the door to becoming “rich in grace,” and how the early church’s diversity and sacrifice mirror the call of today’s church. True riches are found in Christ alone. Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on 25 May 2025 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Filled with Love

When Jesus promised his disciples that they would receive the Holy Spirit, he promised this gift to the eager, to the unlikely, to the unworthy, to the unknowing, and even the resistant. The purpose of the fullness of the Spirit was to unite God and humanity again, restoring our relationship, and empowering us for love and service. Text: Acts 11:1-18 Sermon preached on 18 May 2025 by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman.

Going, Caring and Sharing

The Resurrection gives us the power to bring the goods news wherever we go. It gives us the power to meet peoples heartfelt needs. The resurrection is a concrete reality of a risen savior who has come to our rescue. Text: Acts 9:32-43 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, NSB, FL on 11 May 2025.
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Seeing Everything with New Eyes

The Resurrection changes how we see ourselves, how we see God and how we see everyone else. Text Acts 9:1-6 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 4 May 2025.

The Power of Hope

When Jesus walks into the room he brings the power of Hope. He turns disbelief to belief, dismay to joy, and helplessness to power. Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on 27 April 2025 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Text: ⁠John 20:19-31⁠