Teaching
Welcome to the Teaching page.
Current Teaching Series (from May 3 to July 5) - Check out HOME (a parable of Jesus from Luke 15) (a 9-week study on the Parable of the Lost Son). This is a journey into one of Jesus’ most powerful and misunderstood stories; a story that is not just about a runaway son, but about all of us. Beginning with the surprising setup of two groups, those far from God and those who think they are close, this series explores the younger son’s restless rebellion, the seductive lie of independence, and the painful clarity of rock bottom that awakens true repentance. But the story doesn’t end there. At its center is a Father who runs with scandalous grace, restores identity, and throws a celebration of joy. Yet Jesus also turns the spotlight on the older brother, exposing a different kind of lostness marked by entitlement and resentment. Through it all, we will discover that this parable is not just meant to be understood, but entered…inviting each of us to come home, receive grace, and ultimately become people who reflect the Father’s heart by welcoming others into His love.
This page is primarily for the disciples who meet at Heyworth Christian Church, where I serve as their teaching pastor. You will find current and past teaching series here. Feel free to explore and learn.
Past Sermon Series
RAW: Getting Real With God (A Study in the Psalms
(a 16-week study in the largest book of the Bible and the worship book of the Israelites) January to April 2026.
Illuminating: Humbly Exegeting, Interpreting, and Applying the Christian Scriptures:
(a 13-sermon series on What is the Bible and how do we use it) January 5 to April 13, 2025.
The Apprentice of Jesus Sermon Series
Apprentice: Come Follow Me (a 6-week sermon series on following Jesus as his disciple)
Practices: Habits of an Apprentice
(A 14-week series on practicing the spiritual disciplines) 2024: June to Sept
Revolution: The Upside-Down Kingdom Reality in the Sermon on the Mount (a 28-sermon series exploring the Kingdom Manifesto of Jesus (April to Nov 2025)
Ekklesia: a community of apprentices (an 8-week series on church health) - 2024: Oct and Nov
Encountering Jesus: A Journey of Five Movements (a 5-sermon Advent series, Christmas 2025)
Arrival: Celebrating Advent Together (a 5-sermon series on Advent) - 2024: December
Wholes: Finding Contentment and Wholeness in a Broken and Holey World
(A 6-week series on restoring our broken identity to Jesus) 2023: Sept
Other Teaching Materials
Money Matters: Living Financially Wise (a 9-week Financial Literacy Seminary covering topics such as Budgeting, Debt, Saving, Investing, Retirement, Insuring, Legacy, and Stock Trading)
Learn to Play Guitar (a 6-week class on learning the basics of playing guitar and bass)
The Chosen (Small Group Study Guides)
Wedding Counseling Materials
Pre-Marital Counseling
This page contains the premarital counseling materials I use to walk alongside engaged couples as they prepare for more than a wedding—building a Christ-centered, covenant relationship that is intentional, enduring, and shaped by the way of Jesus. Together, we focus on cultivating a marriage marked by love, resilience, and lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus, while also developing the practical tools and conversations needed for a relationship that is emotionally healthy, spiritually grounded, and prepared for the realities of life together.