First Burleson Sunday Messages

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...

In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents — a story about a master who entrusts his servants with extraordinary resources before departing on a long journey. When he returns, he settles accounts, rewarding those who invested faithfully and rebuking the one who buried what he had been given out of fear. This sermon from Pastor Chris Wigley walks through the parable carefully, unpa...

In Matthew 18:21–35, Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving servant — a story prompted by Peter's question about how many times we must forgive someone who wrongs us. Through a vivid contrast between a servant forgiven an impossible debt and that same servant's refusal to forgive a far smaller one, Jesus teaches that those who have received radical grace from God are called to extend radical g...

In Matthew 13:44–46, Jesus tells two of his shortest parables: a man who stumbles upon a treasure hidden in a field, and a merchant who spends his life searching for the finest pearl. Both men find something so valuable that they joyfully sell everything they own to possess it. In this sermon, Pastor Chris Wigley explores what Jesus meant when he said the kingdom of heaven is like that treasure —...

In this recap episode Sam and Ashley talk about Family Ministry and how to take advantage of the little moments.

In week two of our summer parables series, we look at two short but powerful pictures Jesus paints of the Kingdom of Heaven. A tiny mustard seed grows into a tree large enough to shelter birds, and a small bit of leaven works its way through an entire batch of dough. The big idea: God accomplishes significant things from insignificant beginnings. Along the way we tackle a common skeptic's objectio...

In this recap episode Sam and Matt talk about Student Ministry and how to examine the condition of your heart.

This sermon kicks off a new summer series called "More to the Story," which walks through several parables of Jesus. Pastor Chris Wigley begins with the parable of the sower from Matthew 13, one of the most well-known parables in Scripture and the only one Jesus explains in full detail, verse by verse. In it, a farmer scatters seed that falls on four different types of soil, each representing a di...

In this recap episode Daniel and Sam talk about the importance of Family Worship and talk plans for the summer. 

In this special Family Worship Sunday message from Psalm 145, Executive Pastor Daniel Morrow reminds us that worship is far more than music or routine — it is a wholehearted response to who God is and all He has done. Looking at the faithfulness, goodness, mercy, and everlasting reign of God, this message challenges every generation to praise the Lord together and pass down the wonder of His works...

In this final message from the Resurrection Power series, Pastor Chris Wigley unpacks Jesus’ final words in Matthew 28:16–20 and Acts 1:6–9, reminding us that the resurrection is not just something we believe in, but something we live for. Because Jesus rose from the grave, He has all authority, gives us a mission to make disciples, and empowers us through the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses where...

In this recap episode Daniel and Sam banter about the "Big C" Church and plans for the future before diving into some things they've been thinking about since Sunday. 

In this message from Luke 24:13–35, Pastor Chris Wigley explores how the resurrection power of Jesus gives us hope when life throws unexpected curveballs. Looking at the story of the road to Emmaus, we see how Jesus meets us in disappointment, confusion, and unmet expectations. Through this passage, we are reminded to trust God’s presence, press into His Word, and gather with His people as we navi...

Pastor Chris Wigley continues the Resurrection Power series with a message from John 11:17–27, exploring how Jesus’ declaration, “I am the resurrection and the life,” transforms how we view life and death. Through the story of Lazarus, we see that eternal life is rooted in the person of Jesus, experienced as a present reality through the Holy Spirit, and secured as a future promise for all who bel...

In his episode Daniel and Sam catch up on a eventful weekend and share some thoughts on the work that goes into preparing to preach the Word of God. 

In this message, Student Minister Matt Armendarez teaches on “Resurrection Power: A New Beginning” from 2 Corinthians 5:14–21, highlighting what it truly means to experience new life in Christ. He explains that those transformed by the resurrection are controlled by the love of Christ, no longer living for themselves but for Him; changed by Christ, becoming new creations with a restored relationsh...

In this recap episode Daniel and Sam banter about Daniel's favorite "soap opera" before diving into some things they've been thinking about since Sunday. 

In this message from Luke 24:36–49, Pastor Chris Wigley explores the life-changing power of forgiveness made possible through the resurrection of Jesus. Stepping into the fear, doubt, and failure of His disciples, Jesus meets them in their mess—not with condemnation, but with peace—and proves that their sin has been fully paid for. This sermon unpacks how Jesus secures our forgiveness through His...

In this message, Pastor Chris Wigley walks through Romans 5:1–5 to show how the resurrection doesn’t just secure our eternity—it transforms our everyday lives. Through Christ, we are given a settled past, a secure present, and a certain future. No matter what you’re walking through today, this message will remind you that real, unshakable hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s a confident expectation ro...

Celebrate Easter with a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 15:1–24 as Pastor Chris Wigley explores what it really means that Jesus rose from the dead. Confronting the honest question, “What if the resurrection isn’t true?” this message shows why everything in the Christian faith rises or falls on the empty tomb. Because Jesus is alive, the gospel is proven, our sins are forgiven, transformation i...

In this episode Sam and Daniel share insights from their Easter 2026 weekend including some family fun and hot takes on kids movies. They then spend some time chatting about how the resurrection of Jesus effects our lives today. Special Show Notes Chris' Easter 2026 Manuscript: Because Jesus Rose Daniel's Easter SketchNotes:  Daniel Because Jesus Rose

This week Sam & Daniel sit down to talk about part 1 of Pastor Chris' message from Sunday. We apologize for some glitching in the audio this week, it is us, not your phone :)

In this message from Colossians 4:7–15, Pastor Chris Wigley shows how a simple list of names reveals the heart of a vibrant, gospel-centered community. Highlighting key “ingredients” like loving God’s people, speaking truth in love, seeing the church as family, pursuing reconciliation, and praying for one another, this sermon reminds us that life in Christ was never meant to be lived alone—and cha...

In This Episode Daniel is joined by Matt Armendarez and Daniel Lacy to talk more about the sermon, "Always Jesus: In Our Speech".

In In Our Speech , Student Minister Matt Armendarez continues our Always Jesus series from Colossians 4:2–6, reminding us that a life centered on Christ shapes the way we communicate. Matt highlights two key areas: how we speak to God through prayer and how we speak with others in everyday conversations. As Paul teaches, believers are called to pray with discipline, purpose, and thanksgiving, and...