Sermons on Luke
Longing to Gather Us
Jesus invites us. He welcomes us. He connects us. In this Sunday’s Gospel reading we explore the deep longing of Jesus to reconcile us and reconnect us with God, with ourselves, and with others.
Are You Happy?
“Are You Happy?” explores the concept of happiness from a Christian perspective, emphasizing that true happiness is possible, fundamental, and found indirectly. Here are the key points: Psalm 1; Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 6:17-26
The Wonder of the Word
When Jesus did the miraculous catch of fish, his miracles gathered God’s people. Miracles grew God’s people. Miracles caused God’s people to spread the Good News. May you encounter awe and wonder as God works in your life. Text: Luke 5:1-11 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on 9 February, 2025 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, FL.
Covenant : God Promises and God Acts
Summary: Peter Tepper’s sermon explores the concept of covenant in the context of the Presentation of Christ. He begins by sharing a personal story about meeting his wife, illustrating the idea of covenant through their relationship. Tepper emphasizes that covenants are rare in modern times but are crucial for understanding the Bible. Key Points:
Going in the Power of the Spirit
Jesus began his ministry by being empowered by the Spirit. If Jesus, needed the Holy Spirit, how much more do we need him. This talk looks at the identity of the Holy Spirit (who he is). The importance of the Holy Spirit (what and why he does what he does), and the gift of the Holy Spirit (how we receive the gift of the Spirit). Text: Luke 4:14-21 Sermon preached on 26 January 2025 by Peter Tepper and St Peter…
Expectation and Experiencing God’s Love
When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan, the people were in expectation. They were inquiring who is God and can he be known. John the Baptist promised us that Jesus’ would baptize us with the living flame of God’s love. Sermon preached on 12 January 2025 by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Text: Luke 3:15-17,21-22
The Power of Yes
When Mary said yes to God. She said yes to an unbelievable miracle, unimaginable vulnerability, and incredible salvation. May our “Yes” to God this season lead to something incredible, God making his dwelling among us.
Look Down, Look Up
This sermon focuses on the dual aspects of Advent: recognizing our own shortcomings (looking down) and embracing God’s love and grace (looking up). We self-examine by looking down. 1. What do we rely on? 2. What do we obey? We embrace God’s grace by looking up. 3. Relax into his grace. 4 Expect God to do immeasurably more than we could ask, think or imagine this Advent. Text: Luke 3:7-18 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on 15 Dec 2024 at…
Confidence: Yesterday, Today and Forever
Advent is a season of preparation. We prepare by looking back in order to look forward so that we can be in the present. This expectation is what give us confidence to reside in the “now, and not yet” of Advent. Text: Luke 3:1-6 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 8 Dec, 2024.
God’s Amazing Surprise
Jesus’ resurrection is startling, it is confounding, but most of all it is life giving and empowering. Peter Tepper speaks to us about how Jesus appeared to his friends on the evening of that first Easter Sunday. May every Sunday be as startling and life giving as that first Easter evening. Luke 24:36b-48