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
441 episodes
Mark #5: Spiritually Disciplined
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 fruitf...
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Off Script Ep.76: A Quick Litmus Test of Your Political Theology
Pastor Jared reads a State House Resolution from North Dakota and challenges listeners to consider our proper response. Read the Resolution for Yourself:
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Mark #4: A Body Builder
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...
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Off Script Ep.75: Should Churches Pay Taxes?
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:...
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Mark #3: Discernment
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.P...
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Off Script Ep.74: Do We Outsource Too Much?
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. Follo...
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Mark #2: A Soft Heart
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 ...
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Mark #1: Resilience
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...
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The Upward Mindset (Philippians 3:12-21)
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 onl...
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The High Cost of Immaturity
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...
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Off Script Ep.73: What is the Day of Atonement and how does Jesus fulfill it?
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/of...
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2024 Year In Review
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.&...
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Jesus Our Immanuel (Matthew 1:18-25)
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. ...
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Off Script Ep.72: Roses in the Vase
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.ki...
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Let Heaven and Nature Sing (Psalm 98)
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: Ps...
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Come, Let Us Adore Him (Matthew 2:1-12)
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. ...
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To Save Us All From Satan’s Power (Hebrews 2:10-18)
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...
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The Slave is Our Brother (Philemon 16)
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. ...
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Rejoice In The Lord (Habakkuk 3:16-19)
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 ...
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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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