Sermons by Michelle Tepper
The God of the Ultimate Comeback
Joseph’s story in Genesis shows that God is “the God of the ultimate comeback,” working even through betrayal, injustice, and suffering to accomplish His purposes. Joseph’s brothers intended evil when they sold him into slavery, yet God used those events to elevate Joseph, save many lives, and fulfill His promises. Neither the wickedness of others nor our own failures can stop God’s faithfulness, even when He seems silent or hidden. Ultimately, Joseph’s story points to Jesus, whose suffering and resurrection…
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.
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…
Good News in a Good Way
Jesus conversation with the the woman at the well in Samaria tells us how to share our faith, naturally, sensitively, and with clarity. Sermon preached by Michelle Tepper on 8 March 2026 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Generosity
In our final talk in our series of Kingdom Values we unpack what it means to run towards generosity. Text: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Sermon preached by Michelle Tepper at on 28 September 2025 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
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.
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.
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.