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 11:1-18Sermon preached on 18 May 2025 by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman.

The Resurrection gives us the power to bring the goods news wherever we go. It gives us the power to meet people's 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.

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.

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

Easter sermon preached on 20 April 2025 by Peter Tepper at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Luke 24:1-12

Sermon preached on the 6th of April, 2025 by Bishop Justin Holcomb at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.Philippians 3:4b-141. 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.2. The Concept of Justification by Faith:The sermon explains the theological concept of justification, where believers are declared righteous before God through faith in Jesus Christ. This is illustrated with the analogy of debt forgiveness and the deposit of Christ's righteousness into the believer's account, highlighting the transformative power of faith.3. The Assurance and Comfort in Christ's Righteousness:Bishop Holcomb underscores the assurance and comfort that come from being found in Christ. He encourages believers to look to Christ rather than themselves for righteousness, emphasizing that faith is about trusting Jesus to save and provide rest and healing to the weary and burdened.

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.

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.