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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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Paul at the Areopagus (Acts 17:22-31)
Paul gets the opportunity to share the gospel with the cultural elites of the Areopagus and challenges their worldview while masterfully using concepts that…
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Provoked, But In A Good Way (Acts 17:16-21)
The overwhelming number of idols in Athens provokes Paul to begin proclaiming Jesus in the marketplace, which would set up his forthcoming sermon in the…
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Off Script Ep.46: Timely Words Are Underrated
Pastor Jared discusses an often overlooked element of good preaching and cultural engagement: timeliness. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at…
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The Upside Down (Acts 17:1-15)
In a short time, Paul experiences three different responses to the gospel as he travels between Thessalonica and Berea. Preached by Jared Kress on September…
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Contagious Joy (Acts 16:25-34)
This story starts and ends with rejoicing and the common denominator is the possession of Christ. Preached by Jared Kress on September 10th, 2023. Acts…
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Freedom and Bondage (Acts 16:16-24)
Everyone is fine with Christianity until it starts to shake up society and hold evil to account. This is exactly what Christ intended for the gospel to do…
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Two No’s and a Yes (Acts 16:6-15)
The Lord will sometimes lead you exactly where He wants through the avenue of closed doors. Preached by Jared Kress on August 27th, 2023. Acts 16:6-15. Part of…
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Splitting The Dynamic Duo (Acts 15:36-41)
In a fallen world, division and disunity will happen even amongst believers. However, nothing can prohibit us from the mission and the calling to which we are…
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When Helping Hurts (Acts 15:1-19)
Sometimes well-intentioned people try to help the cause of Christ by adding additional rules and requirements to Christianity, but this can hurt the simplicity…
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Off Script Ep.44: Becoming an Avid Reader (feat. Austin McKnight)
Pastor Jared interviews Austin McKnight on the topic of regularly reading books and increasing your hunger and consumption for books as opposed to movies and…
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Sure to Endure (Acts 14:18-28)
A lifetime of serving Christ is difficult for anyone, but God does give us encouragements on how to be a faithful servant over the long haul. If you want to…
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Off Script Ep.43: Traditions Bring Us Together
Pastor Jared and Nick Bushart discuss how we actually love traditions in the context of College Football, but sometimes get into unnecessary fights about…
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Off Script Ep.42: What are Christian Creeds?
Pastor Jared talks about the three most famous Christian creeds (Apostle’s, Nicene, Chalcedonian). Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at…
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Are You My God? (Acts 14:8-18)
The human heart simultaneously longs to worship and be worshipped. However, God alone is worthy of worship. Preached by Jared Kress on July 30th, 2023. Acts…
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Off Script Ep.41: What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
Pastor Jared discusses the work of the Holy Spirit and offers ten specific things He uniquely does. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at…
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Where Do Pastors Come From? (2 Timothy 1:3-7)
Pastors do not grow on trees and they are not created in a lab at a seminary. Young men are called by God and that calling is confirmed in the local church…
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The Hangry Response (Acts 13:42-52)
The true gospel message is one that produces different responses in different people. Some will be hungry, and some will be angry. Preached by Jared Kress on…
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Evangelism to the Churched (Acts 13:13-41)
Those with a biblical framework and an understanding of Bible stories still need the gospel. Jesus is the fulfillment of a long history of God’s kept promises…
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Off Script Ep.40: Mail Bag
Aaron the Intern joins Pastor Jared for his last podcast episode to answer some questions we've received in our mail bag. Submit your ideas for Off Script…
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What to Expect When Serving Christ (Acts 13:4-12)
When we are on mission, opposition to Christ will surely come. However, the Spirit of God would have us to engage the opposition for the benefit of other’s…
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The Spirit’s Workroom (Acts 13:1-3)
One of the most underappreciated marks of success in a healthy church is the prevalence of the work of the Holy Spirit. A local church should be the workroom…
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A Life of Fight, Flight, and Pursuit (1 Timothy 6:11-12)
In order to live a Christ honoring life for the long haul, we must know when to flee, when to pursue, and when to fight. Foolishness pursues things you ought…
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Off Script Ep.39: SBC ’23 Messenger Review
Three of Kirby Woods’ messengers to the SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans get together to chat about their experiences and takeaways. This podcast includes…
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The Path of a Warrior (Feat. Jeff Jones)
Adolescence and young adulthood is a critical time of training, gradual independence and decision making. Jesus calls the family, the church and individual…
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Beware the Hidden Costs (Mark 8:36)
Everything we do in life has a direct cost and a hidden cost. There may be an easy way to parent our children in the short term, but it may produce painful…
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Establishing a Base (Ephesians 6:1-4)
Every successful war requires a series of military bases, places where training and preparation of soldiers can take place. The central base of the Hundred…
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Off Script Ep.38: Should Christians Consider Boycotts?
Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern think through Christian principles for boycotts, particularly in light of the recent news that Bud Light and Target have been…
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The Root Before the Fruit (Genesis 24)
The root of any family tree spanning generations is covenant marriage. Everything else flows from and will be deeply affected by the strength of the union…
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Off Script Ep.37: Interview with Danny Sinquefield, Tennessee Baptists
Pastor Jared chats with Danny Sinquefield about his role with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, particularly in his leadership of the upcoming emphasis on…
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Will You Enlist? (Psalm 145)
We must be willing to engage the Hundred Year War in a long-term strategy involving changes to the way we think about time, children, and the passing of truth…
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Off Script Ep.36: Interview with Dr. Lee Brand, Faith Baptist Church
Pastor Jared interviews Dr. Lee Brand Jr. who is the pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett, TN. They discuss Dr. Brand’s ministry, approach to preaching…
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Rules for Thee, Not for Me (Jonah 4)
Jonah displays an anger toward Nineveh’s repentance that should serve as a great caution to us. When we have received such a great salvation, we should…
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Off Script Ep.35: How Has the Baptist Faith & Message Changed?
Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern have reviewed the three versions of the SBC’s doctrinal statement and highlight their most notable differences. Submit your…
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Repenting and Relenting (Jonah 3)
A people for whom we might think repentance is impossible dramatically repent of their sin and are spared from God’s judgement. God uses Jonah’s half-hearted…
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Off Script Ep.34: Christians, Why Do We Platform Unqualified People?
Pastor Jared considers the fact that Christians have an unhealthy relationship to celebrities, and that we platform people who are unqualified solely because…
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The Lord Is My Salvation (Jonah 2)
God performs a miracle as He graciously spares Jonah from the waters, but not without ensuring that Jonah ceases running and recognizes that salvation is from…
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The Bizarro Prophet (Jonah 1)
The book of Jonah opens with a shocking realization that nothing in this story will be typical; actually, it will be the opposite of your expectations. God has…
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The Day Death Died (Luke 24)
Jesus Christ has defeated death and is risen from the grave. We now have hope in a future resurrection to eternal life with Christ. Luke 24:1-12, 36-40…
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Good Friday 2018 (feat. Pastor Tommy Vinson)
As we approach Easter, we wanted to share with you a message preached by Tommy Vinson a few years ago on Good Friday. We hope you enjoy this special message. 2…
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Off Script Ep.32: Interview with Shun Abram, Send Relief
Pastor Jared interviews Shun Abram, director of the Send Relief Center in Memphis, TN and founding pastor of Binghampton Community Church. Binghampton…
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Pilate’s Path to Ruin (John 18:28-19:16)
Pontius Pilate provides a masterclass in how to be manhandled by the world and to miss Jesus in the process. He wrongfully believes that he can cut enough…
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Remembering What Happened at Salvation (Romans 5:6-11)
From this passage in Romans, we see that we were saved out of a cursed condition, through the Savior's sacrifice, by the Almighty's agape, from the Judge's…
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The Highest Claim of Jesus (Mark 14:53-65)
Jesus meets with Jewish leadership for the last time and places Himself in perhaps the most powerful Old Testament prophecy to solidify His identity. Mark…
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Off Script Ep.31: What is a Non-Denominational Church?
Pastor Jared answers the following question from a listener: What exactly is a non denominational church and what are their teachings? Submit your ideas for…
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The Final Hour Begins (John 18:1-11)
Though Jesus is arrested in the garden and taken away from His disciples, He shows that He is in complete control and at peace with God’s plan. John 18:1-11…
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Off Script Ep.29: Andy Stanley's Ambiguity
In this episode, Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern discuss Andy Stanley's slide into an increasingly ambiguous preaching style. Submit your ideas for Off…
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From Prison to a Prayer Meeting (Acts 12:1-19)
King Herod enters the story with a desire to do great harm to the church, waging an attack on the Apostles. However, God shows who is truly in control as He…
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Cornelius and the Gentile Wall (Acts 10)
Peter wrestles with the idea that the Gentiles can receive the Holy Spirit and join the church just like the Jews. God ordains the meeting with a centurion…
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DNOW Session #3: The Mind of the Christian
In this third session, Aaron talks about the Christian mind: about how Paul warned us to not conform to the world, alternatively told us to be transformed by…
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DNOW Session #2: The Life of the Christian
In this second session, Aaron walks through Romans 12:1, explaining what it means for the Christian life to be defined as a living sacrifice, holy and…
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DNOW Session #1: The Soul of the Christian
In this first session, Aaron uses the Roman's Road to define what Paul means by "the mercies of God" in Romans 12:1. Part of our "DNOW: Now What?" Series…
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The Testimony of Saul (Acts 9:1-9)
A testimony is a powerful tool to portray the grace of God in our personal lives and is an effective complement to a gospel presentation. The Apostle Paul’s…
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Off Script Ep.28: The Desire for Dominion
Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern discuss the biblical concept of dominion from Genesis 1:26-28, as well as many of its modern applications. Often this concept…
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Philip’s Guide to Evangelism (Acts 8:26-39)
Philip is directed by God to a divine appointment with the Ethiopian Eunuch, which can be used as a powerful teaching tool and encouragement toward our own…
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Simon The Conflicted Magician (Acts 8:9-25)
Philip goes to Samaria and encounters a local magician who had been accustomed to running the town, until the gospel of Jesus arrives. In this story we see a…
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The Dandelion Effect (Acts 8:1-8)
In the wake of Stephen’s death comes additional persecution of the church, but God has bigger plans, and is able to use that persecution for his greater…
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Off Script Ep.27: A Multitude of Shibboleths
Pastor Jared and Aaron Russell discuss the biblical theme of the Shibboleth and its many practical applications in modern ministry. Submit your ideas for Off…
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The Crown of Victory (Acts 7)
Stephen approaches the witness stand and gives a message to show that the Jewish leadership are actually the ones in sin, not him. He becomes the first…
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Off Script Ep.26: Mail Bag
Pastor Jared gives Aaron the Intern a pop quiz and they discuss the following topics: The Chosen TV show, Jordan B. Peterson, Cremation, The SBC, and whether…
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The Victorious Life (Acts 6:8-15)
Stephen was a model example for us in Scripture as a man who lived for Christ. However, doing everything correctly did not exempt him from controversy and…