Sermons on Easter

Rediscovering a Sense of Wonder

Jesus meets Thomas and the other disciples in their fear and disbelief to reveal himself as the risen Lord, restoring a sense of wonder that the world’s thrills can’t supply. By showing his wounds, Jesus moves Thomas from disbelief to faith, offering a deeply personal encounter where Christ’s scars speak to our own pain. He then gives a durable, resurrection-shaped joy that persists even amid fear, suffering, and death. Finally, Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit into his followers, transforming them…

He Called Her Name

This Easter sermon centers on the resurrection story in John’s Gospel, especially the moment when the risen Jesus speaks Mary’s name—one word that changes everything. Just as we recognize a loved one by their voice, Mary recognizes Jesus, and her world is transformed. The sermon unfolds around three movements that flow from that single word: The sermon concludes by connecting resurrection hope with the Eucharist: where death once entered through “take and eat,” new life is offered through Christ’s self‑giving…

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.
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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