Here is a list of the recent sermons preached at St Peter the Fisherman.
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
The Sweet Exchange: Embracing Christ’s Righteousness
Sermon preached on the 6th of April, 2025 by Bishop Justin Holcomb at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Philippians 3:4b-14 The Futility of Self-Reliance for Justification: Bishop Holcomb emphasizes the inadequacy of relying on personal achievements, heritage, or moral performance to justify one’s existence before God. He uses the example of Paul in Philippians 3, who considered his own credentials and accomplishments as loss compared to the righteousness found in Christ. The Concept of Justification by Faith:…
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.
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
Jesus’ transfiguration tells us how to be brave. When we know God’s love and experience God’s love we are then empowered to share this love. Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 2 March 2025. Text: Luke 9:28-36
Embracing Forgiveness
Forgiveness requires acknowledging the wrong, understanding God’s sovereignty, and letting go of bitterness. The Holy Spirit will transform us and give us the power to forgive. Let us forgive as we have been forgiven by God. Genesis 45:3-11,15. Sermon preached by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, NSB on 23 February 2025.