Here is a list of the recent sermons preached at St Peter the Fisherman.
God Will See to It
Abraham faces God’s agonizing command to offer Isaac, “your son, your only son, whom you love,” revealing a test of whether Abraham will trust God above even his deepest affections. The narrative heightens its emotional tension as Isaac carries the wood, asks about the missing lamb, and Abraham responds in faith that “God will provide for himself the lamb.” At the last moment God intervenes, sparing Isaac and providing a ram—showing that God both sees and “will see to it,”…
God, Our Father
Though earthly father’s are pale copies of our Father in heaven, in the story of Hagar in Genesis 21 we see a Father who sees us, a Father who hears us, and a Father whom we can trust.
Welcome God, Trust the Promise
The story of Abraham in Genesis 18 speaks to us of God’s radical hospitality toward us, our call to trust His seemingly impossible promises, and the joy that follows when we do.
Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on 14 June 2026 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Called, Blessed, Sent
God calls, blesses, and sends His people, using Abraham’s story in Genesis 12 as the foundational pattern. God’s blessing is never meant to be hoarded but shared—believers are blessed in order to become a blessing to others
The Trinity: Overflowing Love
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit eternally coexist in a perfect communion of love. Creation is not the result of divine need but the overflow of that love. Because love—not success—is at the heartbeat of the universe, believers are called to prioritize relationships, communion, and self‑giving love. Through Christ and the Spirit, we are invited into the very life of the Trinity, to experience God’s delight and unconditional love. Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on Trinity Sunday 31 May 2026…
Heaven Comes Down
Pentecost is not merely a remembrance but the moment heaven breaks into earth through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The sermon traces the historical roots of Pentecost—from the giving of the Law at Sinai to the outpouring of the Spirit in Acts 2—and shows how Jesus transforms the pattern: instead of humanity climbing up to God, God comes down to dwell within His people. The Spirit empowers believers to be living witnesses of God’s presence, reversing Babel and making…
Now and Not Yet
Jesus’ kingdom is a beautiful expression of God’s grace ruling and reigning in our lives and in the world. He gives us his Spirit to bring his grace wherever we go. Text: Acts 1:6-14 Sermon preached on 17 MAY 2026 by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Another Advocate
Jesus promises us the Holy Spirit another advocate. Text: John 14:15-21 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on 10 May 2026 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Stephen’s Spark : A Glimpse of Glory
The sermon explores Stephen’s martyrdom in Acts 7 as an “encounter with the risen Christ,” showing how Stephen provides resources for the road—a way to face suffering with courage, clarity, and grace. The preacher frames the message around three movements: what Stephen said, what Stephen saw, and what Stephen did. 1. What Stephen Said Stephen, one of the first deacons, delivers the longest speech in Acts, recounting 1,800 years of Israel’s redemptive history—Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David—to show that Jesus is…
Hearts Aflame
Cleopas and his companion walk away from Jerusalem discouraged, despite hearing reports of the resurrection. As the sermon notes, “we heard there’s this thing called the resurrection… but we didn’t believe him” . Jesus meets them in their confusion, walks with them, listens to their disappointments, and then opens the Scriptures—showing that all of Scripture points to Him. This becomes the “reality of revelation,” where God discloses Himself and opens their eyes. Revelation is not merely intellectual but experiential: “a…
Rediscovering a Sense of Wonder
Jesus meets Thomas and the other disciples in their fear and disbelief to reveal himself as the risen Lord, restoring a sense of wonder that the world’s thrills can’t supply. By showing his wounds, Jesus moves Thomas from disbelief to faith, offering a deeply personal encounter where Christ’s scars speak to our own pain. He then gives a durable, resurrection-shaped joy that persists even amid fear, suffering, and death. Finally, Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit into his followers, transforming them…
He Called Her Name
This Easter sermon centers on the resurrection story in John’s Gospel, especially the moment when the risen Jesus speaks Mary’s name—one word that changes everything. Just as we recognize a loved one by their voice, Mary recognizes Jesus, and her world is transformed. The sermon unfolds around three movements that flow from that single word: The sermon concludes by connecting resurrection hope with the Eucharist: where death once entered through “take and eat,” new life is offered through Christ’s self‑giving…