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
512 episodes
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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First Baptist Potemkin (Revelation 3:1-6)
The church at Sardis reminds us that it is possible to appear spiritually alive while internally dying. A dying church is unacceptable to Jesus, and we should do everything possible to strengthen what remains and pursue life within ourselves an...
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Off Script Ep.91: Say No to Gambling
Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb discuss the recent resurgence of gambling via sports betting, and give the Southern Baptist response through a biblical lens. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offs...
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Why Focus On Church Planting? (Global Impact Sunday)
Church planting is God’s chosen means for fulfilling the Great Commission — not just making individual disciples, but forming gospel-centered communities that display Christ’s glory and multiply His mission to the ends of the earth.Prea...
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First Baptist Jezebel (Revelation 2:18-28)
The church at Thyatira’s significant problem happens to be a virtue of our culture today: tolerance to a fault. We can never masquerade love as tolerance of sin without expecting a reckoning to come.Preached on October 12th, 2025 by Jar...
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Off Script Ep.90: State of Theology 2025
Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb discuss the newest 2025 theology survey from Ligonier Ministries. It gives us a picture of where US Evangelicals are on matters of theology and practice as compared to the broader US population. Take the survey a...
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