Learning to Pray - The Psalms
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.