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
459 episodes
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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Off Script Ep.78: Christianity’s US Decline Halted?
Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb react to the recent survey data which suggests the free fall in American Christianity has leveled off. Read the article:
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Mark #7: Self-Controlled
Self-control is an important mark of maturity because it enables you to live in a way that pleases God, rather than being held captive by your fleeting feelings and passions. The ability to forgo immediate gratification for a long-term reward i...
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Off Script Ep.77: Wheaton’s Weakness
Pastor Jared discusses the recent decision from Wheaton College to withdraw public support from one of their alumni who was appointed to a prestigious government position. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirby...
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Mark #6: A Giver
Since selfishness is a significant sign of immaturity, generosity is a key indicator of maturity. A heart inclined toward giving shows that one has transitioned from childhood to adulthood, both physically and spiritually. Preached by ...
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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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