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
513 episodes
Self Care & The Path to Peace | Psalm 46:1-9
Preached by Pastor Jared in his office on an inclement weather Sunday. This week's Phony Family Proverb: "Self Care is My Path to Peace" (Psalm 46)Main Idea While self-care is a helpful tool for maintenance, tru...
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Happiness is Just Around the Corner | Psalm 73
This is the Sunday Sermon, recorded from Pastor Jared's office! Due to incoming inclement weather, we have decided to cancel Sunday activities on January 25, 2026. Enjoy this message in the Phony Family Proverbs series, on the topic...
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Discipline & Children
Preached by: Pastor Jared KressTitle: Discipline and ChildrenText: Selected TextsMain Idea: Parents raising children today are often met with strong judgment for disciplining their children. However, the Bible is clear ...
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Inseparably Connected (Colossians 1:9-12)
Knowing God's will guides us to walk in a manner worthy of Him, and every Christian should desire to do so. Resist the temptation, throughout your life, to separate knowledge about God from actions for God. No church or Christian can claim to s...
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Scripture Over Slogans (Proverbs 3:5-8)
Preached by Jared Kress on January 11, 2026Our culture is very “expert-heavy” right now, with a whirlwind of advice and slogans constantly coming at you, especially in family life. Despite the world’s ever-changing advice, ensure your fa...
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Gospel Wuz Here (Colossians 1:1-8)
This is the Colossians series introduction sermon. Preached at Kirby Woods Baptist Church on Wednesday January 7, 2026 by Pastor Jared Kress.
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Bumbling Husbands and Fathers
Preached by Pastor Caleb Richardson at Kirby Woods Baptist Church on January 4, 2026. This was the introductory message to the series "Phony Family Proverbs."Join us in person on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, or wa...
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Year in Review Message | 2025
This was a special service wherein we concluded 2025 with a celebration of all God has done through Kirby Woods. There were 5 testimonies of church members, as well as a recap of the year from Pastor Jared, followed by a time of prayer....
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Joy of Every Longing Heart (Haggai 2:7)
This Christmas Eve messages looks at the primary text that Charles Wesley was inspired by to write "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus." Preached on December 24th, 2025, by Jared Kress. Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.&nbs...
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What Did Mary Know? (Selected Passages)
Mary, the mother of Jesus, had a front-row seat to many of the remarkable revelations about His birth. She probably knew more about Him than almost anyone else. Preached on December 21st, 2025, by Jared Kress. Series: Chri...
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Hail, Hail The Word Made Flesh (John 1)
The Christmas carol “What Child is This?” uniquely blends the theological ideas of Christ as the Word and Christ as the Lamb. Jesus is the eternal Word of God who became flesh, and that very flesh would endure nails and spears for me and for yo...
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Three Encouragements from Paul to Timothy (1 Timothy 6:12-17. Mike Russell)
This message is the last part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods. Preached on December 10th, 2025 by Michael Russell. Series: The Book of 1 Timothy. Primar...
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Veni O Jesse Virgula! (Isaiah 11:1-10)
The branch that shoots out from the stump of Jesse is a picture of what the birth of Christ would mean for the world, both in His first and second coming. Preached on December 7th, 2025, by Jared Kress. Series: Christ in ...
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Honor in the Church (1 Timothy 5. John Jones)
This message is part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods. Preached on December 3rd, 2025 by John Jones. Series: The Book of 1 Timothy. Primary Text: 1 Timot...
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O Little Town of Bethlehem (Micah 5:1-6)
“O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin and enter in; be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!”Preached on November 30th...
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How Not to Become a Selfish Ingrate (Luke 17:7-19)
Two consecutive lessons from Jesus reveal the path to living with gratitude: expect nothing for yourself, give joyfully to others. This model of self-sacrifice will foster maturity and a heart of thanksgiving.Preached on November 23rd, 2...
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Off Script Ep.92: The Eschatology of Dr. Jim Collier
Pastor Jared talks with Dr. Jim Collier about the pressing questions relating to the study of Revelation and broader eschatology. Jim is a pastor of FBC Concord, NC and a former pastor of Kirby Woods Baptist Church. He has studied Revelation an...
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The Heart of a Servant (1 Timothy 4:6-16. Lucian Hamlet)
This message is part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods. Preached on November 19th, 2025 by Lucian Hamlet. Series: The Book of 1 Timothy. Primary Text: 1 T...
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Four Takeaways from the Seven Letters (Revelation 2-3 Overview)
If we consider the seven churches of Revelation as a single group, we get a letter to the Church that offers a unique insight into Jesus’ priorities.Preached on November 16th, 2025 by Jared Kress. Series: "Revelation: Behold, He...
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Godly Character for Church Leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-16. Bucky Stewart)
This message is part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods. Preached on November 12th, 2025 by Bucky Stewart. Series: The Book of 1 Timothy. Primary Text: 1 T...
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First Baptist Icy Hot (Revelation 3:14-22)
The church at Laodicea had become so ineffective and powerless that Jesus compared them to a tepid beverage. However, if they were willing to repent, Jesus was ready to restore them.Preached on November 9th, 2025 by Jared Kress.
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The Place of Prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-15. Luke Tullos)
This message is part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods.Preached on November 5th, 2025 by Luke Tullos.Series: The Book of 1 Timothy. Primary Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-15.<...
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First Baptist Kitty Hawk (Revelation 3:7-13)
The church in Philadelphia was small but left a strong impression on Jesus, opening the way for His blessings on their congregation. We are reminded that regardless of our size or resources, faithfulness is what Jesus values most.Preach...
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Jesus the Savior of Sinners (1 Timothy 1:12-20. Acenel Laurent)
This message is part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods.Preached on October 29th, 2025 by Acenel Laurent.Series: The Book of 1 TimothyPrimary Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-20....
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Order in the Church! (1 Timothy Introduction. Bob Kurtz)
This message is the first part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods. In this message, Bob gives us an introduction and historical overview before we begin working through the rest of the ...
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