"love" Tagged Sermons
Longing Leads to Grace
The story of Leah, Rachel, and Jacob reveals how human longings, even for good things such as love, family, and acceptance, can never fully satisfy when they take the place of God. Both Jacob and Leah learn through disappointment that misplaced hopes lead to heartache, while God uses their struggles to shape their character and draw them closer to Himself. Leah’s journey culminates when she shifts her focus from seeking Jacob’s love to praising God, naming her son Judah, meaning…
The Trinity: Overflowing Love
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit eternally coexist in a perfect communion of love. Creation is not the result of divine need but the overflow of that love. Because love—not success—is at the heartbeat of the universe, believers are called to prioritize relationships, communion, and self‑giving love. Through Christ and the Spirit, we are invited into the very life of the Trinity, to experience God’s delight and unconditional love. Sermon preached by Peter Tepper on Trinity Sunday 31 May 2026…
Expectation and Experiencing God’s Love
When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan, the people were in expectation. They were inquiring who is God and can he be known. John the Baptist promised us that Jesus’ would baptize us with the living flame of God’s love. Sermon preached on 12 January 2025 by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Text: Luke 3:15-17,21-22