Kirby Woods Podcast
Welcome to the podcast of Kirby Woods Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Our Senior Pastor is Jared Kress. Here, you can listen to the weekly sermon audio of the latest 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 or review!
Episodes
536 episodes
Off Script Ep. 94: Should Churches Look Churchy?
Pastor(s) Jared and Caleb discuss 2025 Barna Research that indicates average Americans like their churches to look "churchy."
The Lamb is My Shepherd | Revelation 7:13-17
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on May 10, 2026. Main Idea: Tribulation is difficult, but it is a momentary affliction compared to the eternity that awaits believers in the blessed presence of God. One day, we will trade ou...
Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Revelation 7:1-12
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on May 3, 2026. Main Idea: The Lord seals His covenant people, protecting them from falling away during times of trial and tribulation. What God seals, He always delivers! Challe...
The Wrath of the Lamb | Revelation 6:12-17
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 26, 2026. Main Idea: The sixth seal is opened, and a terrifying vision of the judgment of the unbelieving world unfolds. The earth cannot bear the weight of God’s wrath, and the lost...
Off Script Ep. 93: Return of the Choir (with Michael Slaughter)
Pastor Jared interviews Kirby Woods' newest pastor: Michael Slaughter. Pastor Michael was called in Spring 2026 to serve as the worship pastor at Kirby Woods Baptist Church. Enjoy getting to know him a bit better, as well as a discussion on the...
The Time is Now
A special message from Pastor Jared to those who love Kirby Woods and have been considering joining.
The Martyr’s Vindication | Revelation 6:9-11
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 19, 2026.Main Idea: After the destructive release of the four horsemen, the natural question arises: What about the church? Here, as the fifth seal is broken, we see that there is a speci...
The Four Horsemen | Revelation 6:1-8
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 12, 2026. Main Idea: The Lamb begins to open the scroll’s seals, revealing His intent to bring broad judgment upon the earth through the four horsemen. The believer, however, is enco...
And Yet, It Happened | Matt. 27:57-28:15 (Easter '26)
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 5, 2026. Main Idea: Every barrier between Jesus’ death and resurrection was eliminated when He emerged from the tomb alive. The resurrection of Jesus is an undeniable truth that must...
The Stones Cry Out | Luke 19:28-40
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 29, 2026. Main Idea: Jesus began Holy Week with the well-deserved shout of loud “Hosannas,” only to have the Pharisees try to silence the praise. Jesus, however, was on a path th...
Give Him Seven! | Revelation 5:11-14
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 22, 2026. Main Idea: The worthiness of the slain Lamb calls for a complete response from all of creation. Since Heaven grants Him a sevenfold blessing, we must give Him a sevenfold r...
Three Types of Relationships | Colossians 4:7-18
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Wednesday Evening, March 19, 2026.
New Things Deserve a New Song | Revelation 5:8-10
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 15, 2026. Main Idea: The most significant event in history calls for a new worship song to be sung to express its greatness. Challenge: Christ offers us so much that is ...
Clarifying Christ | Colossians 4:2-6
Preached by Jared Kress on Wednesday Evening, March 11, 2026.
Standing and Slain | Revelation 5:1-7
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 8, 2026. Main Idea: A dramatic scene unfolds in heaven, and history is at stake. How will sin be punished, and how will the saints be vindicated in their suffering? The only answer i...
Dominus Et Deus Noster | Revelation 4:1-11
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 1, 2026. Main Idea: Despite what it may look or feel like in our daily suffering, there is a throne in heaven surrounded by indescribable majesty. Yahweh is our Lord and God, and one...
Lift Up Your Eyes (Colossians 3:1-11)
Preached on Wednesday Night, Feb. 25, 2026 by Jared Kress
3 Characteristics of Biblical Worship | Psalm 98
Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 22, 2026Title: What is Biblical Worship?Text: Psalm 98Main Idea: Biblical worship is the antidote to a passionless, numb, weary soul. Our passion and joy are connected to our worship....
The Inescapability of Music
Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 15, 2026. Music is an incredibly powerful force that can be used for good or evil, and it is a unique instrument in the worship of God. Today, we will examine the inescapability of music in our unive...
Three Benefits of Encouragement | Colossians 2:1-7
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Wednesday Night Feb. 12, 2026
A Survey of the Development of Musical Worship
Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 8 2026. Main Idea: Each era of worship throughout biblical and church history has something to celebrate and has contributed significantly to what we now enjoy as “blended worship.” Blended ...
The Motivation to Sacrifice | Colossians 1:24-31
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Wednesday night, Feb. 4, 2026.