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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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Scripture Over Slogans (Proverbs 3:5-8)
Preached by Jared Kress on January 11, 2026 Our culture is very “expert-heavy” right now, with a whirlwind of advice and slogans constantly coming at you…
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Gospel Wuz Here (Colossians 1:1-8)
This is the Colossians series introduction sermon. Preached at Kirby Woods Baptist Church on Wednesday January 7, 2026 by Pastor Jared Kress.
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Bumbling Husbands and Fathers
Preached by Pastor Caleb Richardson at Kirby Woods Baptist Church on January 4, 2026. This was the introductory message to the series "Phony Family Proverbs."…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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First Baptist Balaam (Revelation 2:12-17)
The church at Pergamum stayed faithful in naming Christ despite being in the center of Satanic activity, but their mistake was showing too much leniency to…
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First Baptist Myrrh (Revelation 2:8-11)
The church at Smyrna had been beaten up and crushed for following Christ, but they faithfully endured their trials as a pleasing aroma to the Lord. Preached on…
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First Baptist Loveless (Revelation 2:1-7)
In the church at Ephesus, we see vigilant watchmen who became cold lovers. They were charged to remember their former works and repent, lest Jesus remove their…
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Introducing Jesus (Part 2: Revelation 1:9-20)
John already knows the Jesus of the gospels, but here he is introduced to the Son of Man in full glory. Yes, we must know the Jesus of our salvation, but we…
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Introducing Jesus (Part 1: Revelation 1:4-8)
John’s greeting to the recipients of Revelation helps establish Jesus Christ as the main figure of the book, while also laying a foundation for understanding…
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Off Script Ep.88: Reaction to Plumb’s Lead Singer
Pastor Jared, Caleb, and Dillon react to a clip of Tiffany Lee (singer of the CCM band, Plumb) sharing about her recent doubts and deconstruction. We hope that…
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Why Study Revelation? (Revelation 1:1-3)
The book of Revelation is a source of great encouragement and promises blessings for our lives when we study it together. Although it can be hard to…
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Off Script Ep.87: Prison Chat
Pastor Jared, Caleb, and Dillon discuss some of the negatives of the modern prison system from a biblical perspective, as well as a brief rundown of the Old…
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God is Glorious
The glory of God is a multifaceted subject that rightly lies at the heart of Christian motivation. Because God is glorious, we aim to spread His glory to all…
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God Is Beautiful
We worship a God who embodies all desirable qualities, inspiring awe, wonder, and a sense of transcendence within us as we come to know Him. God’s inherent…
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God Is Good (Part 2)
God’s benevolent goodness manifests in three ways that directly benefit us: His patience, mercy, and grace. Preached on August 10th, 2025 by Dillon Patrick…
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God Is Omnipotent
God’s omnipotence means there are no limits to His ability to accomplish His will. Preached on August 3rd, 2025 by Jared Kress. Series: "God Is _____: The…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…