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
449 episodes
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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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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