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Welcome to the podcast of Kirby Woods Baptist Church located in Memphis, TN. Our Senior Pastor is Jared Kress. Here you can listen to the weekly sermon audio of the most recent messages from the pulpit, as well as the newest episodes of "Off Script with Pastor Jared." Please share this podcast with your friends and family. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating/review!
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Paul is brought before Felix, the Roman governor of Judea in Caesarea, who exemplifies a classic fence-sitter. While Felix displays curiosity about the gospel, he ultimately refrains from committing. Preached by Jared Kress on April 6th, 2025. Series: "Church on Trial, The Book of Acts." Primary Text: Acts 24. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https...
In a dire situation facing death, the Apostle Paul is willing to apply principles of prudence and shrewdness for the Kingdom while also trusting God's providence. Preached by Jared Kress on March 30th, 2025. Series: Church on Trial, The Book of Acts Primary Text: Acts 22:22-23:23. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoods...
The people listening to Paul's testimony were in up to the point he mentioned the word, Gentile. What in your life is keeping you back from Christ? What's holding you up from following him, whether that be salvation or what he calls you to as a follower? Preached by Caleb Richardson on March 23rd, 2025. Series: Church on Trial, The Book of Acts. Primary Text: Acts 21:37-22:23. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www...
The Apostle Paul arrives in Jerusalem and does everything possible to address the concerns of his Jewish countrymen. Despite his best efforts, he once again becomes the target of a riot and is taken into custody. Preached by Jared Kress on March 16th, 2025. Series: Church on Trial, The Book of Acts Primary Text: Acts 21:17-36. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online!&nbs...
Those in Paul’s life unite around the same refrain: “Don’t go to Jerusalem.” Yet, Paul remained undeterred, sensing a divine mission from God to return to the holy city, which would trigger the events of the remainder of Acts. Preached by Jared Kress on March 9th, 2025. Series: Church on Trial, The Book of Acts Primary Text: Acts 21:1-16. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us ...
Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb react to the recent survey data which suggests the free fall in American Christianity has leveled off. Read the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/us/christianity-us-religious-study-pew.html?searchResultPosition=3 Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis ...
Self-control is an important mark of maturity because it enables you to live in a way that pleases God, rather than being held captive by your fleeting feelings and passions. The ability to forgo immediate gratification for a long-term reward is fundamental to following Jesus. Preached by Jared Kress on March 2nd, 2025. Primary Text: Selected Passages. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow u...
Pastor Jared discusses the recent decision from Wheaton College to withdraw public support from one of their alumni who was appointed to a prestigious government position. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.b...
Since selfishness is a significant sign of immaturity, generosity is a key indicator of maturity. A heart inclined toward giving shows that one has transitioned from childhood to adulthood, both physically and spiritually. Preached by Jared Kress on February 23rd, 2025. Primary Text: Selected Passages. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Being spiritually disciplined is a mark of maturity as it emphasizes the pursuit of godliness and closeness to God, even though this journey may not always be easy or natural. A relationship with God requires a disciplined approach to be fruitful and meaningful. Preached by Jared Kress on February 16th, 2025. Primary Text: Selected Passages. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us onl...
Pastor Jared reads a State House Resolution from North Dakota and challenges listeners to consider our proper response. Read the Resolution for Yourself: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/documents/25-3069-03000.pdf Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtub...
An important mark of maturity is being actively involved in the local church, not as a consumer but as a builder of the body. Preached by Jared Kress on February 9th, 2025. Primary Text: Selected Passages. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube...
Pastor Jared answers a common question by explaining why churches have historically been tax exempt. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
Discernment, or the ability to distinguish between things, is a highly valuable mark of Christian maturity. Strong discernment will allow us to stand firm against false teaching as well as order our life priorities according to God’s Word. Preached by Jared Kress on February 2nd, 2025. Primary Text: Selected Passages. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://w...
Pastor Jared explores a concern that Baptist churches may be too much like America in that we consume much and manufacture little. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
A soft heart moved by loving compassion, forgiveness, kindness, gentleness, care for others, meekness, humility, gratitude, and all fruits of the Spirit is a mark of maturity. If the natural man is self-centered and hard-hearted, then maturity in Christ must call us to be tenderhearted. Preached by Jared Kress on January 26th, 2025. Primary Text: Selected Passages. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/li...
Christian resilience, or the ability to endure hardships without crumbling, is a key mark of maturity. As we grow in Christ, we become more resilient to the trials of life. Preached by Jared Kress on January 19th, 2025. Primary Text: Selected Passages. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.inst...
Preached by Jared Kress on January 12th, 2025. Primary Text: Philippians 3:12-21. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
Unchecked immaturity is very costly to the church over time. While there will always be new believers who need to be challenged toward maturity, entrenched immaturity cannot become the norm for the church or its leadership. Preached by Jared Kress on January 5th, 2025. Primary Text: Selected Passages. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Pastor Jared explains the Old Testament Day of Atonement from Leviticus 16 and seeks to draw connections to the ministry of Jesus as its ultimate fulfillment. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
At the end of each year, we like to look back and thank God for everything He has done at our church. Hear testimonies from Pastor Jared and a few of our church members about the many wonderful things that have happened at Kirby Woods in 2024. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirby...
Preached by Jared Kress on December 24th, 2024. Primary Text: Matthew 1:18-25 & John 1:14. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
Pastor Jared uses a metaphor of roses in a vase to draw comparison to our current context of people desiring a return to morality, but not yet seeking the full truth of God. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcas...
The appearance of The Lord is deserving of our joyful singing. When Jesus is born and when Jesus returns, all creation should sing in full chorus to receive its Maker. Preached by Jared Kress on December 22nd, 2024. Primary Text: Psalm 98. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kir...
One of the key aspects of the Christian life is worship and adoration of the Son. The wise men provide a valuable picture of the adoration of Jesus Christ in the season of His birth. Preached by Jared Kress on December 15th, 2024. Primary Text: Matthew 2:1-12. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: ht...
Jesus entered the world He created (as a man) to restore man to God and destroy man’s great enemy. Preached by Jared Kress on December 8th, 2024. Primary Text: Hebrews 2:10-18. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ki...
Preached by Jared Kress on December 1st, 2024. Primary Text: Overview of the book of Philemon. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
Preached by Caleb Richardson on November 24th, 2024. Primary Text: Habakkuk 3:16-19. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
One of the most evil kings on the pages of Scripture offers a prayer of humility at his lowest moment, and God hears his prayer. Preached by Jared Kress on November 17th, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: 2 Chronicles 33:1-20. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis In...
In order to truly see the world around us as God sees it, we must have our spiritual eyes opened. Preached by Jared Kress on November 10th, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Pastor Jared sits down with Dr. Chuck Herring, the pastor of Collierville First Baptist Church to discuss a variety of topics. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
A ruined nation may be restored through competent leadership and repentance. Nehemiah sees an opportunity to lead Israel back into the land and repair Jerusalem, so he prays that God would give him favor in the most important meeting of his life. Preached by Jared Kress on November 3rd, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.k...
Aaron Russell #ATFI returns to the studio to give his reflections on having served his first year in full time pastoral ministry. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
Hannah, in a period of intense shame and bitterness due to infertility, clings to The Lord in prayer and ultimately is given her son, Samuel. Preached by Jared Kress on October 27th, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-20. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmem...
Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb share some takeaways from a demographic study using Kirby Woods’ building as the focal point. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
Solomon is presented with the offer of a lifetime, for any prayer to be answer. His prayer for wisdom as the king of Israel is greatly pleasing to God, which leads to the blessing of God even for things Solomon didn’t ask. Preached by Jared Kress on October 20th, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: 1 Kings 3:1-15. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live....
Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb react to a tweet by Josh Howerton which discusses the changing methods of cultural engagement in the “negative world” as framed by Aaron Renn. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodca...
The full potential of a powerful prayer life is found when we walk in holiness. Elijah’s greatest moments of power were preceded by time spent with the Lord. Preached by Jared Kress on October 13th, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: 1 Kings 17-19 and selected passages. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://w...
Pastor Jared answers the question from a listener about how to biblically process the fall of Steve Lawson from public ministry. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
There are times when we don’t know what to do and don’t have a clear path forward. It is in those times when we should draw close to The Lord and trust Him, not ceasing to praise Him even in our most fearful days. Preached by Jared Kress on October 6th, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: 2 Chronicles 20:1-23. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.&nbs...
Every believer will go through dark and difficult times, but we are never alone, and God is always aware! Preached by Danny Sinquefield on September 29th, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: Acts 16:25-31. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://...
The Lord will extend mercy to sinners if we pray. We were all once sinners in need of mercy in our worst moment. Preached by Jared Kress on September 22nd, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: Exodus 32:7-14. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www....
Pastor Jared spoke on September 9th 2024 at the University of Memphis BCM on the topic “how can you say that there is only one true faith?” Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzs...
Abraham intercedes on behalf of the innocent people found inside Sodom, which was doomed for destruction. Because Abraham prayed, Lot was spared. Preached by Jared Kress on September 15th, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: Genesis 18:22-33. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsme...
In the wake of the single most incredible miracle of the Bible, we learn that prayer itself is more incredible. That God would heed the voice of a man should dramatically change our view of prayer. Preached by Jared Kress on September 8th, 2024. Part of our series, "Prayers That Moved the Hand of God." Primary Text: Joshua 10:1-14. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! ...
Preached by Dillon Patrick on September 1st, 2024. Primary Text: Timothy 1:1-12. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
There is one final judgment pronounced on Israel through the prophet Amos: God removes the ability of His people to feed themselves - not with food - but with the Word of God. Preached by Jared Kress on August 25th, 2024. Part of our series in the book of Amos, "Shaking Up a People at Ease." Primary Text: Amos 8-9. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook:...
The Christian life calls us to many things, but indifferent complacency is not one. We ought to be alert and ready to meet the challenges that the world throws at us, clothed with readiness and sober-minded preparedness. Preached by Jared Kress on August 18th, 2024. Part of our series in the book of Amos, "Shaking Up a People at Ease." Primary Text: Amos 6:1-8. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/...
On Sunday, August 11th, 2024 at Kirby Woods, we had the privilege of ordaining Caleb Richardson, Dillon Patrick, and Luke Tullos into pastoral ministry. During this service they were asked to share their testimony as well as discuss the character of a pastor, reliance on the word of God, and how to shepherd God's flock. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Pastor Jared, Caleb, and Dillon sit down to discuss the new core principles of our shared next-generation ministry, spanning from birth through high school. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
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