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
476 episodes
Off Script Ep.86: The Opt-Out Generation?
Pastor Jared discusses the current trends of “opting out” of previously held expectations among the current generation of parents. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow ...
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God Is Good
The goodness of God is a multifaceted attribute that receives considerable public affirmation but little genuine understanding. The potential damage of misunderstanding something as simple as “God is good” can destroy our lives, as it did with ...
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God Is Just (Deuteronomy 32)
The justice of God is both one of the greatest and worst things for man. On one side, we deeply long for justice to be served, but on the other side, if justice is truly delivered to us, it means we would face God’s wrath. Only through Christ a...
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Off Script Ep.85: Chip and Joanna’s Law
Pastor Jared discusses the new revelation that Chip and Joanna Gaines will include a homosexual couple in their newest show, a departure from their previous actions. This causes us to consider if there might be an observable trait in Christian ...
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Off Script Ep.84: John MacArthur, Reflections On 56 Years of Ministry
Pastor Jared reflects on the 56 years of preaching ministry from John MacArthur as the news of his recent passing into glory spreads across the nation. Pastor John MacArthur has long been one of Pastor Jared’s greatest preaching influences.&nbs...
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God Is Love (1 John 4:7-12)
There is nothing that God does not know: past, present, or future. His knowledge of all things is unmatched and extends beyond our comprehension.Preached on July 13th, 2025 by Jared Kress.Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of God...
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God Is Omniscient
There is nothing that God does not know: past, present, or future. His knowledge of all things is unmatched and extends beyond our comprehension.Preached on July 6th, 2025 by Jared Kress.Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of God"...
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God Is Jealous
The jealousy of God refers to His strong desire to defend His holiness and honor, while also showing His commitment to protect His beloved people.Preached on June 29th, 2025 by Jared Kress.Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of Go...
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Off Script Ep.83: AI and The Church
Pastor Jared, Pastor Caleb, and Isaac Russell discuss the good and bad of artificial intelligence as it pertains to serving the church. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Fo...
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God Is Independent
Pastor Jared discusses one of the lesser known attributes of God better suited for the podcast platform, which is the independence of God. This means that God does not need anything, yet we are able to bring him joy. Podcast episod...
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God Is Faithful
When someone is “faithful,” they display qualities and behaviors deserving of trust and faith. There is no one more faithful than our God.Preached on June 22nd, 2025 by Jared Kress.Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of God" ...
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God is Omnipresent (Psalm 139:7-10)
God’s omnipresence signifies that He is present everywhere at all times, yet may act differently in various locations based on the situation.Preached on June 15th, 2025 by Jared Kress.Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of God"&nb...
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God Is Unchanging (Hebrews 6:13-20)
God is unchanging in His being, perfections, purposes and promises. This mean His Character doesn't change. However, Gods Unchangingness doesn’t mean that He is unmoving.Preached on June 8th, 2025 by Dillon Patrick.Series: "God Is _...
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God Is Wise (Romans 11:33-36)
The Wisdom of God has been thought of as something elusive. But God displays his wisdom through the world and our lives. God wants us to know him. Preached on June 1st, 2025 by Caleb Richardson. Series: "God Is _____: The ...
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God is Holy
The defining attribute of God that makes Him God is His holiness. God is unlike us and exists in a state of complete purity from sin. He commands us to be holy, and in our inability, provides the means for us to be counted as holy.
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Off Script Ep.82: Dear Graduate…
Pastor Dillon and Caleb react to a list of practical advice and wisdom given from Pastor Jared to high school graduates. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online!...
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The Names of God
Names hold significance, particularly in the Bible. While there is one God, He has revealed Himself through various names, each providing a wealth of unique character attributes that deepen our understanding of God and enhance our worship. &nbs...
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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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