Sermons by Peter Tepper
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.
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.
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
Resurrection: Grounded in Truth, Resting In Grace
Easter sermon preached on 20 April 2025 by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Luke 24:1-12
Running Routines
The story of the Prodigal Son is a story of running routines. We are all runners of one sort or another. Some of us run long distances. Some of us run in place. God runs towards us in grace. Text: Luke 15:11-32 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 30 March 2025.
His Wounds Speak to Our Wounds
When you think of the problem of pain and suffering, it is Jesus’ wounds that speak to our wounds in a way that no other answer can. Text: Luke 13:1-9 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 23 March 2025.
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.
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