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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
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Off Script Ep. 101: President Trump on Heaven & Hell
Pastor Jared reacts to a recent clip of President Trump on 60 Minutes when asked, "What happens to you when you die?"
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Off Script Ep. 100: SBC Worship Survey
Pastor Jared and Michael discuss the recent findings from a new study on worship music standards and practices across the SBC.
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Fill Us With The Fullness | Ephesians 3:14-21
Preached by Jared Kress on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Our desire is not merely to know Christ intellectually, but to be captivated, controlled, transformed, and…
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Off Script Ep. 99: Lessons From Bible Trivia
Pastor Jared shares his experience running the Bible trivia table at Trunk or Treat and takes a Lifeway Bible trivia quiz live.
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Ordination Charge to Alan Melicks Jr. (Comfort the Afflicted)
A brief ordination charge to Alan Melicks Jr. on the day of his ordination to gospel ministry.
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Off Script Ep. 98: The Revival Down the Road
Pastor Jared shares an insight into the question: "If you prayed for revival and the Lord gave it to the church down the road, would you be ok?" --- Submit…
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I’ve Got a Secret | Ephesians 3:1-13
Preached by Jared Kress on Oc. 25 2026 God’s eternal plan to unite people in the church displays His infinite wisdom to the spiritual realm, making sacrifice…
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Off Script Ep. 97: Biblical Archaeology's Greatest Hits
Pastor Jared, Caleb, and Michael discuss some of the most notable findings in biblical archaeology. Use these as "jumping-off" points to look further into each…
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Tear Down This Wall | Ephesians 2:11-22
Preached by Jared Kress on Oct. 18, 2026. Main Idea: In a world divided by hostility, culture, and secular ideologies, Jesus Christ is our peace. He reconciles…
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How It’s Made: The Church | Ephesians 2:1-10
Preached by Jared Kress on Oct. 11, 2026. Main Idea: God establishes the church by grace through Christ, uniting and saving dead sinners without relying on…
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Cody & Talor Clark Presentation | Church Plant in E. Memphis
This presentation was given by Cody and Talor Clark at 9:00 am on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, during the Sunday School hour of our Global Impact Conference…
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Overland Church Durango Update | Buddy Sampson
This presentation was given by Buddy Sampson, pastor of Overland Church, Durango, CO, on Sunday, October 4th, at 5:00pm. It was a missions partnership…
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Global Impact Conference 2026 | feat. Buddy Sampson | 1 Tim. 3:14-16
Preached by Pastor Buddy Sampson as the keynote sermon of the Global Impact Conference 2026. Buddy Sampson is the pastor of Overland Church Durango, CO.
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Open the Eyes of My Heart | Ephesians 1:15-23
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on 9/27/26 We often experience spiritual drought not because we lack blessings, but because we lack the eyes to see them. Paul…
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Church On Purpose | Ephesians 1:3-14
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Sep. 20 2026. God created the church with deep purpose and intent. Likewise, our approach to being the church should match…
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Yom Kippur, Then and Now (Leviticus 16)
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Sep. 13 2026 Main Idea The Old Covenant’s painstaking Day of Atonement demonstrated the cost required for a holy God to dwell…
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How Samson Points Us to Jesus
Preached by Dillon Patrick on Sep. 6, 2026. ------ Join us in person on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, or online at…
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The Lopsided Trade
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on August 30, 2026 Main Idea: The Bible is full of lopsided trades where someone sacrifices something valuable for less. We…
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The Riparian Church | Ezekiel 47:1-12
Preached by Jared Kress. Main Idea: The prophetic image of water flowing from the restored temple powerfully reminds us of God’s worship and mission. What…
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Rooted Spirituality | 1 John 4:1-6
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress Main Idea: In a spiritual world growing in spiritual interest, it’s important for Christians to understand how to be rooted. We…
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A Tale of Three Altars
Preached by Jared Kress Main Idea: One particular plot of ground on Mount Moriah is the site of three significant acts of sacrifice and substitution…
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The Left-Handed Right-Hander | Judges 3:12-30
Preached by Caleb Richardson, pastor to Kids & Families. ----- Join us in person on Sundays at 10:30 am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, or online at…
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The Avenger | 1 Kings 21
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on 7/19/26. Main Idea: We love the God of grace, but do we love the God of justice? True worship means praising God for all of…
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Sheltered by the King | 2 Sam. 9:1-13
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on July 12, 2026 Main Idea: One of the strongest measures of character is how you treat those who cannot personally benefit you…
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Becoming Nehushtan | The Bronze Serpent Story Arc
Preached by Pastor Jared on July 5, 2026. The bronze serpent in the wilderness was originally a powerful symbol of salvation, but over time it became an idol…
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The Bones That Testified
Preached by Jared Kress on June 28, 2026. Main Idea: The movement of Joseph’s bones speaks to his own faith in God’s promise, as well as to the…
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King Saul’s Misplaced Desperation | 1 Samuel 28:1-20
Preached by Jared Kress on 6/21/26. Main Idea: In a last-minute, desperate move on the brink of battle, King Saul consults a pagan medium to speak with Samuel…
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Off Script Ep. 96: The Truth and Unity Amendment (SBC)
Pastor Jared provides context for the recent passage of the Truth and Unity Amendment (year 1 of 2) at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting. This amendment is intended…
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The Crash After the Mountain | 1 Kings 19:1-18
Preached by Dillon Patrick on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
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A Church Growth Masterclass | John 6
Preached on June 7, 2026 by Pastor Jared Kress Main Idea: A crowd of consumers follows Jesus for what He gives, but the twelve stay because of who He is. True…
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The Generational Handoff | 1 Kings 19:19-21
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on May 31, 2026. Main Idea: True kingdom longevity is achieved only when the older generation is willing to give up the coat and…
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The Two Towers | Genesis 11:1-9
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on May 24, 2026. Main Idea: There is a constant pull in our lives to trade living for Christ for living for ourselves. May we…
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Off Script Ep. 95: The Gen-Z Time Machine
Pastor(s) Jared and Caleb discuss an NBC article surveying Gen Z adults, indicating that a majority of them would prefer to go back to the recent past to live…
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What is the Kingdom of God?
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on May 17, 2026. Main Idea: Don’t worry about being pre-mil, post-mil, or a-mil until you understand what the Kingdom of God…
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Off Script Ep. 94: Should Churches Look Churchy?
Pastor(s) Jared and Caleb discuss 2025 Barna Research that indicates average Americans like their churches to look "churchy."
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The Lamb is My Shepherd | Revelation 7:13-17
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on May 10, 2026. Main Idea: Tribulation is difficult, but it is a momentary affliction compared to the eternity that awaits…
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Revelation 7:1-12
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on May 3, 2026. Main Idea: The Lord seals His covenant people, protecting them from falling away during times of trial and…
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The Wrath of the Lamb | Revelation 6:12-17
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 26, 2026. Main Idea: The sixth seal is opened, and a terrifying vision of the judgment of the unbelieving world…
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Off Script Ep. 93: Return of the Choir (with Michael Slaughter)
Pastor Jared interviews Kirby Woods' newest pastor: Michael Slaughter. Pastor Michael was called in Spring 2026 to serve as the worship pastor at Kirby Woods…
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The Time is Now
A special message from Pastor Jared to those who love Kirby Woods and have been considering joining.
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The Martyr’s Vindication | Revelation 6:9-11
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 19, 2026. Main Idea: After the destructive release of the four horsemen, the natural question arises: What about the…
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The Four Horsemen | Revelation 6:1-8
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 12, 2026. Main Idea: The Lamb begins to open the scroll’s seals, revealing His intent to bring broad judgment upon the…
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And Yet, It Happened | Matt. 27:57-28:15 (Easter '26)
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 5, 2026. Main Idea: Every barrier between Jesus’ death and resurrection was eliminated when He emerged from the tomb…
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Give Him Seven! | Revelation 5:11-14
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 22, 2026. Main Idea: The worthiness of the slain Lamb calls for a complete response from all of creation. Since Heaven…
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Three Types of Relationships | Colossians 4:7-18
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Wednesday Evening, March 19, 2026.
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New Things Deserve a New Song | Revelation 5:8-10
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 15, 2026. Main Idea: The most significant event in history calls for a new worship song to be sung to express its…
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Clarifying Christ | Colossians 4:2-6
Preached by Jared Kress on Wednesday Evening, March 11, 2026.
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Standing and Slain | Revelation 5:1-7
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 8, 2026. Main Idea: A dramatic scene unfolds in heaven, and history is at stake. How will sin be punished, and how will…
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The "New Life" Diagnostic | Colossians 3:15-17
Preached on Wednesday Night, March 4th, 2026
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Dominus Et Deus Noster | Revelation 4:1-11
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 1, 2026. Main Idea: Despite what it may look or feel like in our daily suffering, there is a throne in heaven…
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Lift Up Your Eyes (Colossians 3:1-11)
Preached on Wednesday Night, Feb. 25, 2026 by Jared Kress
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3 Characteristics of Biblical Worship | Psalm 98
Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 22, 2026 Title: What is Biblical Worship? Text: Psalm 98 Main Idea: Biblical worship is the antidote to a passionless, numb…
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The Inescapability of Music
Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 15, 2026. Music is an incredibly powerful force that can be used for good or evil, and it is a unique instrument in the worship…
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Three Benefits of Encouragement | Colossians 2:1-7
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Wednesday Night Feb. 12, 2026
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A Survey of the Development of Musical Worship
Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 8 2026. Main Idea: Each era of worship throughout biblical and church history has something to celebrate and has contributed…
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The Motivation to Sacrifice | Colossians 1:24-31
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Wednesday night, Feb. 4, 2026.
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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…
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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…
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Discipline & Children
Preached by: Pastor Jared Kress Title: Discipline and Children Text: Selected Texts Main Idea: Parents raising children today are often met with strong…
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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…