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
468 episodes
Off Script Ep.83: AI and The Church
Pastor Jared, Pastor Caleb, and Isaac Russell discuss the good and bad of artificial intelligence as it pertains to serving the church. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Fo...
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God Is Independent
Pastor Jared discusses one of the lesser known attributes of God better suited for the podcast platform, which is the independence of God. This means that God does not need anything, yet we are able to bring him joy. Podcast episod...
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God Is Faithful
When someone is “faithful,” they display qualities and behaviors deserving of trust and faith. There is no one more faithful than our God.Preached on June 22nd, 2025 by Jared Kress.Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of God" ...
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God is Omnipresent (Psalm 139:7-10)
God’s omnipresence signifies that He is present everywhere at all times, yet may act differently in various locations based on the situation.Preached on June 15th, 2025 by Jared Kress.Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of God"&nb...
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God Is Unchanging (Hebrews 6:13-20)
God is unchanging in His being, perfections, purposes and promises. This mean His Character doesn't change. However, Gods Unchangingness doesn’t mean that He is unmoving.Preached on June 8th, 2025 by Dillon Patrick.Series: "God Is _...
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God Is Wise (Romans 11:33-36)
The Wisdom of God has been thought of as something elusive. But God displays his wisdom through the world and our lives. God wants us to know him. Preached on June 1st, 2025 by Caleb Richardson. Series: "God Is _____: The ...
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God is Holy
The defining attribute of God that makes Him God is His holiness. God is unlike us and exists in a state of complete purity from sin. He commands us to be holy, and in our inability, provides the means for us to be counted as holy.
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Off Script Ep.82: Dear Graduate…
Pastor Dillon and Caleb react to a list of practical advice and wisdom given from Pastor Jared to high school graduates. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online!...
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The Names of God
Names hold significance, particularly in the Bible. While there is one God, He has revealed Himself through various names, each providing a wealth of unique character attributes that deepen our understanding of God and enhance our worship. &nbs...
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Off Script Ep.81: Emily Russell Reflects on 6 Years at Kirby Woods
Pastor Jared interviews Emily Russell (Ministry Assistant) as she prepares to transition to being a full time stay at home mom. Emily has served Kirby Woods for the previous 6 years, and in this interview, offers her reflections on that time.&n...
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With Boldness, Without Hindrance (Acts 28:11-31)
After much anticipation, Paul arrives in Rome, continuing his traditional ministry model of reaching the Jews first and then the Gentiles. The Jews largely reject the gospel. While Paul remains in chains, the gospel continues to spread.
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Off Script Ep.80: Perspective on Time for the Weary
Pastor Jared explains a paradigm that our future selves would likely pay big money to experience the life we are living today.Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online!...
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Embracing God’s Detours (Acts 28:1-10)
In what seems to be a distraction from their journey to Rome, Paul and the crew must spend the winter on the island of Malta. Although this detour was unwelcome initially, God used it mightily for His purposes as Paul embraced it. ...
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Off Script Ep.79: Who is a Church Service For?
Pastor Jared plays a clip from Carey Niewhof and reacts to his take on the purpose of church worship services.Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebo...
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Paul, De Facto Captain (Acts 27)
Paul’s journey to Rome begins with a thrilling story involving storms at sea and a shipwreck. This narrative illustrates how confident Christian leadership must manifest in the darkest times.Preached by Jared Kress on April 27th, 2025.&...
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Agrippa and the Suppression of Belief (Acts 26)
Paul stands trial for his faith one final time before King Agrippa II. Like many of us, Agrippa must grapple with the claim of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what to do with the conviction that Christ is risen.Preached by Jared Kr...
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The Star From Jacob (feat. Matt Akers)
Preached by Matt Akers on April 18th, 2025. Series: Good Friday 2025.Primary Text: Numbers 24:12-19. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.&nbs...
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Festus, Direct and Dismissive (Acts 25)
Festus assumes the new role of Roman governor and quickly seeks to address Paul’s case. While Festus demonstrates a direct approach, his main contribution to the narrative is honoring Paul’s appeal to Caesar. Preached by Jared Kress...
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Felix the Fence Sitter (Acts 24)
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 6t...
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Prudent Providence (Acts 22:22-23:23)
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 ...
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What's Holding You Back? (Acts 21:37-22:23)
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...
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Paul’s Last Day as a Free Man (Acts 21:17-36)
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 Kre...
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Frowning Providence, Smiling Face (Acts 21:1-16)
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...
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