Kirby Woods Podcast
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!
Episodes
422 episodes
A Prayer from Rock Bottom (2 Chronicles 33:1-20)
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...
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A Prayer to Open Spiritual Eyes (2 Kings 6:8-23)
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 T...
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Off Script Ep.71: Interview with Dr. Chuck Herring
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 ...
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A Prayer for Repentant Restoration (Nehemiah 1:1-11)
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 lif...
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Off Script Ep.70: Reflections from the First Year of Ministry (feat. Aaron Russell)
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 ...
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A Prayer to End Suffering (1 Samuel 1:1-20)
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...
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Off Script Ep.69: Area Demographics Surrounding Kirby Woods
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 o...
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A Prayer for Effectiveness (1 Kings 3:1-15)
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...
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Off Script Ep.68: Reacting to Changing Methods in the Negative World
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.k...
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Prayer From a Holy Life (1 Kings 17-19)
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, "Pra...
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Off Script Ep.67: Processing a Pastor’s Moral Failure
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 u...
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A Prayer When You Don’t Know What to Do (2 Chronicles 20:1-23)
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...
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A Miracle at Midnight (feat. Danny Sinquefield)
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."&nbs...
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A Prayer to Spare the Guilty (Exodus 32:7-14)
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."
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Can There Be One True Faith? (Live at the BCM)
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.kirb...
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A Prayer to Spare the Innocent (Genesis 18:22-33)
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...
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The Surpassing Power of Prayer (Joshua 10:1-14)
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 8t...
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A Call for Discipleship (2 Timothy 1:1-12)
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 onli...
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Don’t Starve in the Grocery Store (Amos 8-9)
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. ...
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Peace For Our Time! (Amos 6:1-8)
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 b...
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Kirby Woods Ordination Service (August 11th, 2024)
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 charact...
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Off Script Ep.66: The 5 Pillars of NextGen Ministry
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/offs...
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4 Stages of Relief (feat. Luke Tullos)
This message was preached by Luke Tullos at TableTalk on August 4th, 2024. Primary Text: Psalm 107. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.
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