Sermons by Peter Tepper (Page 3)
The Currency of Grace
The sermon, based on Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18), explores the theme of authentic generosity through three key lenses: The Source of Generosity, The Signs of Generosity and the Solutiion of Generosity
Bold Persistence
Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1–8), this sermon explores the nature of petitionary prayer—prayer that asks God for something—with three key themes: Petition: Like the widow who brings her case before the judge, we are invited to bring our requests to God. Petitionary prayer is one of many types of prayer, and it reflects our dependence on God for justice, healing, provision, and reconciliation. Persistence: The widow’s relentless return to the judge,…
Pass it On
Paul tells Timothy how to pass on the faith. He tells him that it is by remembering what God has done for him, reminding himself of Jesus’ sacrificial love that the Spirit will be able to rekindle the fire in him. Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 5 October 2025.
Pray Always
In our 4 talk in our five part series in Kingdom Values we unpack what St Paul means when he asks us to pray. Text 1 Tim 2:1-7 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on 21 September at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Let’s Be Real
God calls us to be honest about who we are, how broken the world really is, and honest about his nature and character. Text 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 14 September 2025.
Reconciliation
The gospel brings reconciliation. We are reconciled to God, we are reconciled with ourselves and we are reconciled with others. Paul powerfully expounds in Philemon how the Gospel brings forgiveness and reconciliation. Text : Philemon 1-21 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 7 September 2025.
A Life of Hospitality
Hospitality is at the heart of the Gospel. It is a holy God welcoming a sinful people into his presence. God invites us to share his life that we might share his life with others. Text: Hebrews 13:1-8 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 31 August 2025.
Catch the Fire
The life of faith is a life ablaze in the Holy Spirit. The writer invites us to experience the life and power of the Holy Spirit. Text: Hebrews 12:18-29 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 24 AUG 2025.
Unshakeable : Christ, Your Life
This sermon explores the transformative truth of Colossians 3:1–11, emphasizing that the Christian life is not merely a list of dos and don’ts but a radical reorientation of identity and purpose in Christ. What Is Your Life?Drawing from personal stories and cultural examples, the sermon challenges listeners to consider what they’ve built their lives around. Paul warns against idolatry—not just ancient idols, but modern ones like career, relationships, or success. These are good things that become harmful when elevated to…
No Longer Walking Dead
This sermon explores what it truly means to be “made alive in Christ”, contrasting spiritual vitality with the metaphor of “The Walking Dead.” Drawing from Colossians 2:6–15, this talk emphasizes that believers, once spiritually dead, have been resurrected through Christ’s power and are now called to live fully in Him. Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 27 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.