"cs lewis" Tagged Sermons
More Than You Bargained For
Whether religious or not, we are all waiting for a Messiah. Some look for a Truth-teller, other a Guilt-Bearer, or a Righteous-Ruler. In Jesus Christ we get that and more. Text: Matthew 11:2-11 Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on 14 December 2025 at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach.
Our Longing for Home
We all want to have a sense of home. We desire to be fully known and fully love. The promise of the Messiah is the promise that we will be brought home and fully reconciled.
Jesus Reigns
Summary The sermon reflects on Christ the King Sunday, exploring what it means for Jesus to reign as King in a world unfamiliar with monarchy. It unfolds in three movements: Key Call:Stop trying to be your own king. Embrace Jesus’ kingship, which brings freedom, peace, and reconciliation. As Advent begins, we await the once and future King who came in humility and will return in glory.
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.
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
From Boring to Breathtaking
Jesus is far from boring. Jesus chose the location and style of his first miracle to be a wedding. He is the “Lord of the Feast.” God’s preeminent self-disclosure is in Christ Jesus. Text: John 2:1-11 Sermon preached on 19 Jan 2025 by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, FL.
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.