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Daniel and Sam are joined by THE Chris Wigley to talk about what he's FIRED UP about, the end of our More to the Story Series, and what's coming up at First Baptist Burleson. 

This sermon walks through one of the most familiar stories Jesus ever told — the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15. Set against the backdrop of Pharisees grumbling that Jesus welcomed sinners, the story reveals a father whose love for both a reckless younger son and a resentful older son is far more extravagant than either son deserved.

The main point is simple but powerful: the story isn't really about how far a sinner can run, but about how far God's grace can reach. Anyone who has ever felt too far gone, or anyone who has quietly kept score with God like a dutiful older brother, will find real encouragement here — a reminder that the Father runs toward us, not away from us.

The sermon closes with two applications: personally receiving the Father's grace no matter which son we resemble, and corporately reflecting that same grace as a church that moves toward the broken rather than standing at a distance from them.

Preacher: Chris Wigley, Lead Pastor

Scripture: Luke 15:11–32, Luke 15:1–2, Romans 5:8, Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16

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Daniel and Sam are joined by Daniel Lacy this week to talk about Groups ministry and the power of prayer.

In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells the story of a persistent widow who keeps bringing her case before an uncaring judge until he finally grants her justice. Jesus tells this parable for a clear reason: so that his disciples would always pray and never lose heart. This message walks through the parable, its point, and how to live it out, especially for anyone who has prayed the same prayer for a long time and wondered if God is even listening.

The main point is this: we keep praying not because persistence earns us an answer from a reluctant God, but because God is genuinely good, nothing like the unrighteous judge in the story. This is especially encouraging for anyone in a season of waiting, whether it's a health diagnosis, a struggling marriage, a wayward child, or a financial burden, who needs the reminder that God never grows tired of hearing from them.

The sermon closes with two practical takeaways: develop a persistent prayer life, following the example of Jesus and the early church, and let prayer be an ongoing expression of faith woven through every part of life rather than confined to a 'Jesus compartment.' The encouragement for everyone is simple: don't stop praying, because God has not stopped listening.

Preacher: Chris Wigley, Lead Pastor

Scripture: Luke 18:1–8, Luke 11:5–8, Luke 3:21, Luke 6:12, Luke 22:32, Luke 22:40, Luke 23:46, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

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This sermon walks through Luke 12:13–21, the parable Jesus told after a young man interrupted his teaching to demand a fair share of his father's inheritance. Before Jesus ever tells the story of the rich fool who built bigger barns, he exposes the real issue underneath the argument between two brothers: greed. From there he tells of a wealthy landowner whose crops were so abundant he decided to tear down his barns, build bigger ones, and coast on his success — only to have God call him a fool the very night he died.

The main point is simple but convicting: life does not consist in the abundance of possessions, and anything we treasure more than God will always have a natural enemy that can take it away. This message is especially encouraging for anyone who has quietly let money, comfort, or possessions become more important than their relationship with the Lord, and for anyone wrestling with what it truly means to be 'rich toward God.'

The sermon closes by turning to Jesus' call to his disciples not to worry about food or clothing but to seek treasure in heaven, illustrated by the true story of Robert the Bruce, whose heart never reached the treasure he prized most. The closing question lingers: is the treasure of your life worth your heart?

Preacher: Dr. Steve Mullen, Trustee

Scripture: Luke 12:13–21, Luke 12:22–34, 1 Timothy 6:10, Genesis 45, Judges 14, 2 Kings 5

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Sam is joined by Minister of Modern Worship, Josh Farhart. They discuss life at First Burleson and Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan.

This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25–37 as part of FBB's summer series through the parables. What begins as a lawyer's question about inheriting eternal life quickly exposes a deeper issue: instead of asking how to love others, he's looking for the limits of who deserves his love. Jesus responds by telling a story that turns those expectations upside down, revealing that the real question isn't, "Who is my neighbor?" but, "Will I become a neighbor to the person in need?"

Through the contrast between the priest, the Levite, and the Samaritan, this message highlights three marks of a good neighbor: caring compassion, gracious generosity, and courageous commitment. Compassion isn't just a feeling, it is a choice and a tool for the betterment of God's creation on earth. Generosity uses what God has entrusted to us for the good of others. Commitment stays present long after the immediate crisis has passed. Together, these qualities paint a picture of the kind of love Jesus calls his followers to live out every day.

The sermon also reminds us that the Good Samaritan ultimately points beyond itself to Jesus. We are the wounded traveler, and Christ is the one who came to us, healed our wounds, paid our debt, and promised to return. Because we have received that kind of mercy, we are now sent to extend it to others. The message closes with a challenge to stop asking where love ends and instead become the kind of people who reflect the compassion of Christ to whoever is in front of us.

Preacher: Matt Armendarez, Student Minister

Scripture: Luke 10:25–37, Deuteronomy 6:4–5, Leviticus 19:18, Numbers 19:11

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Recappers - your favorites are back after a busy start to the Summer! Daniel and Sam talk about Daylight Savings Time and Daniel's sabbatical travels before jumping into reflections from last Sunday's message. 

This sermon walks through Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders in Luke 6:46-49, part of the church's summer series through the parables. Both builders construct homes that look similar on the outside, but only one takes the time to dig deep and lay a foundation on rock. When the storm comes, the difference between the two houses has nothing to do with appearance and everything to do with what lies underneath.

The main point is simple but searching: it's not what you know, it's who you know and follow. Knowing facts about Jesus isn't the same as building your life on him through obedience. This message will encourage anyone who has ever wondered whether their faith is more talk than practice, and it offers real hope that a life built on Christ can stand firm no matter what storms come.

The sermon closes with a call to seek wisdom rather than just information, and a reminder that foundations are built long before the storms arrive, not during them. It ends with an invitation to come to Jesus, hear him, and obey him, wherever someone finds themselves in that progression.

Preacher: Chris Wigley, Lead Pastor

Scripture: Luke 6:46–49, Matthew 7:24–27, Proverbs 4:7, James 1:5, James 1:22, John 14:6, 1 Peter 4:12

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Matthew 20:1–16 contains one of Jesus' most striking parables — the workers in the vineyard. In it, a landowner hires laborers throughout the day, yet pays everyone the same wage at the end, sparking outrage from those who worked the longest. Pastor Chris Wigley unpacks this parable as part of the "More to the Story" series, showing that the story isn't really about wages or fairness — it's about the breathtaking generosity of God.

The central takeaway is that God is not simply fair — He is more than fair. He is gracious. The sermon draws a clear distinction between mercy (not receiving what our sin deserves) and grace (receiving what we could never earn), and challenges listeners to ask which worker they identify with. Two practical responses emerge: focus on God's generosity rather than comparing yourself to others, and resist the trap of entitlement — the dangerous belief that God owes us anything.

This message will resonate with anyone who has wrestled with feeling overlooked by God, struggled with comparison, or quietly wondered whether their faithfulness ought to earn them something more. It is ultimately an invitation — whether you are hearing the gospel for the first time or simply need to regain perspective on how good God has already been to you.

Preacher: Chris Wigley, Lead Pastor

Scripture: Matthew 20:1–16, Matthew 19:30, Romans 6:23

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