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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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What is Best? (Acts 6:1-7)
The early church faces its first internal conflict, which allows for an introspective moment to ask the important question, “what is best?” Acts 6:1-7…
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Off Script Ep.24: Projected Church Trends for 2023 (Rainer/Niewhof)
Pastor Jared discusses and reacts to two articles from Thom Rainer and Carey Niewhof on their anticipated trends for churches in 2023. Thom Rainer's Article…
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The Year of the Ram’s Horn (Leviticus 25:8-22)
A new year is a wonderful time to reflect on the goodness of God while at the same time, looking ahead to His will for us in the future. If you need a “reset”…
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What The Light Does (Hebrew 1:1-4)
God the Father intended to communicate very specific truths to us through the entrance of the Light of the World. Hebrews 1:1-4. Part of our "Light of the…
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Christmas Eve 2022 (Luke 2:1-20)
Luke 2:1-20. Part of our "Light of the World" series. Preached by Jared Kress on December 24th, 2022.
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A Desire for the Dawn (Luke 1:78-79)
God sent Jesus into the world as a sunrise dawning on the darkness of night. He did this to honor His promises, display His tender mercies, and to guide our…
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A Brief Look at the Darkness
When we understand what Jesus saved us from, we have a greater appreciation for Him. We need to understand that the light of the world doesn’t just shine in a…
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Off Script Ep.22: How to Let Go of Past Sin
Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern discuss a question that was submitted by a listener: “How do I let go of past sin, and move on from it?” If you’d like to…
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The Energizer Apostles (Acts 5:17-42)
The Christian life will have constant barriers and obstacles which will make us feel like quitting and giving up. However, we see that the Apostles considered…
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Cain and Abel (feat. Kevin Watts)
The story of Cain and Abel reveals the further corruption of humanity after the Fall. We discover in this narrative the heart of worship, the hardening effects…
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What God Wants, and Doesn’t Want (Acts 5:1-11)
When it comes to our worship of God – we cannot adopt the mindset that “anything goes.” God looks into the heart of every man and woman to see their motives…
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A Thankful Heart (feat. Dr. Bob Pitman)
To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we've decided to revisit a message from the Kirby Woods archives. In this sermon, Bob Pitman walks through the Joseph…
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Off Script Ep.21: A Thanksgiving Encouragement
Pastor Jared gives some thoughts and encouragements from Scripture on the topic of gratitude and Christian thanksgiving. Send in your Off Script suggestions at…
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Cultivating Boldness, The Long Game (Acts 4:23-31)
The early church shared in the victory with Peter and John as if they were the ones on trial before the Sanhedrin. After praying powerfully and giving glory to…
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Off Script Ep.20: Interview with Heather McCaskill, One by One Ministries
Pastor Jared interviews Heather McCaskill, the executive director of One by One Ministries. One by One Ministries equips volunteers from local churches to…
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A Time for Boldness (Acts 4:13-22)
Peter and John give Christians a lesson on how to engage a hostile culture with the Gospel; namely with boldness and obedience to God. Acts 4:13-22. Preached…
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No Other Name (Acts 4:1-12)
Peter and John’s sermon is interrupted by some very annoyed and insecure Sadducees, which leads them back to the assembly room where Jesus was once tried…
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Off Script Ep.19: A Caution Against Spiritual Gluttony
Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern discuss the tension of being a hearer and doer of the Word, as well as the value of learning to feed ourselves spiritually.
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Refreshing, or Doubling Down? (Acts 3)
Another crowd gathers because of a miraculous healing, which leads to another great public sermon from Peter. Peter presses them hard on repentance, but also…
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Rhythms of a Radically Routine Church (Acts 2:42-47)
The “radical” early church we often hear about is really just radically devoted to the normal rhythms of Christian life. You don’t have to actually be radical…
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Off Script Ep.18: Interview with Jeff Patrick, Memphis Union Mission
Pastor Jared and Jeff Patrick sit down to talk about his ministry at the Memphis Union Mission and how churches can minster to the homeless population in our…
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Off Script Ep.17: Giving Young People a Chance to Fail
Young people lack wisdom and experience and sometimes make bad decisions when they get early chances to lead, I certainly did. However, my church’s gentle…
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It’s Not Too Late (Acts 2:25-41)
On this day, three thousand people came to the horrifying realization that they had crucified their very own Messiah after a convincing plea from Peter on the…
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Making Sense of Pentecost (Acts 2:14-24)
Amidst the confused crowd that had gathered outside the upper room in Jerusalem, there was a significant need to make sense of it and leverage the opportunity…
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Off Script Ep.16: Interview with Dr. Matt Akers, Renaissance Man
Pastor Jared interviews Dr. Matt Akers, a professor at Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary, pastor of a Spanish speaking church, author, and Bible…
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The Wait Is Over (Acts 2:1-13)
Fifty days after Jesus was resurrected, the waiting ended and the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples in great power. The day of Pentecost teaches us…
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Off Script Ep.15: Reacting to The State of Theology (Part 2)
Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern continue their deep dive on the survey of American beliefs and theology. To view the raw data yourself, go to…
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Off Script Ep.14: Reacting to The State of Theology (Part 1)
Jared and Aaron provide their reactions to a recent survey on American beliefs and theology. To view the raw data yourself, go to…
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Any Last Words? (Acts 1:6-11)
The book of Acts is a powerful blend of history and instruction for us today. We see the bold The final words of Jesus before His ascension are full of…
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Off Script Ep.13: Mr. Smith, Don’t Go to Washington
Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern critique a recent article from Christianity Today that implores Christians to disengage from the culture wars and practice…
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Continuing the Work of Christ (Acts 1:1-5)
The book of Acts is a powerful blend of history and instruction for us today. We see the bold witness and the spiritual power of the Apostles on display as…
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Only God Can Judge Us? (Matthew 7:1-5)
Jesus cautions His followers not to adopt a judgmental attitude like the Pharisee had previously displayed. Hypocrisy and a critical spirit are dangerous to…
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Off Script Ep.12: The Misunderstood Role of Government
In this often misunderstood text of Romans 13, we examine the role of government in our lives as it pertains to following God’s commands. Part of our…
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Clickbait Christianity (Jeremiah 29:1-14)
Jeremiah provided a desperately needed correction to the mindset of Judah’s exiles in Babylon. They were believing the lies of local prosperity prophets that…
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Off Script Ep.11: Where Two or Three are Gathered
Pastor Jared looks at the commonly quoted verse Matthew 18:20 and its surrounding context to help understand the meaning of “Where two or three are gathered in…
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How Can I “Be Still and Know?” (Psalm 46)
We can rest in the sovereign power of God only when we understand who He is and what He has done. Part of our "Misunderstood" series. Psalm 46. Preached by…
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Off Script Ep.10: The Root of All Evil?
Pastor Jared explains the common misunderstanding about the phrase “money is the root of all evil” from a biblical perspective. Part of our "Misunderstood"…
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When the Teacher Leaves the Room (Proverbs 29:18)
In situations where The Word of God is not being proclaimed and applied, the people will throw off all restraint and live recklessly. Do not cut yourself off…
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Off Script Ep.9: More Than You Can Handle?
Pastor Jared continues in the theme of our Misunderstood series and looks at the likely source of the phrase “God will not give you any more than you can…
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Christ Strengthened Contentedness (Philippians 4:10-13)
Paul had lived a life full of abundance and suffering, but it was the strength provided in Christ which allowed him to endure any possible situation with…
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Christian Draft Dodgers (Numbers 32)
As Israel was preparing to cross into the promised land, two of its tribes made a strange request to Moses; they wanted to settle down outside the promised…
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Off Script Ep.8: Starry-Eyed Persecution
Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern discuss the modern Christian trend of looking favorably upon persecution and even longing for it. Does persecution purify the…
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The Zealous Spear of Phinehas (Numbers 25)
There was yet one more great sin of Israel before they entered the Promised Land with the new generation. The men of Israel engaged in sexual sin and Baal…
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Off Script Ep.7: The Lingering Effects of Fundamentalism
What is fundamentalism? In this episode of Off Script, Pastor Jared and Aaron Russell discuss the many different aspects of the fundamentalist movement and…
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Judas Iscariot, Disciple For Hire (feat. Aaron Russell)
Judas Iscariot was someone who spent a lot of time around Jesus but didn't truly know Him. What were 3 signs that show us the true state of Judas's heart? Part…
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Balaam, Captain Backfire (Numbers 23 & 24)
The pagan prophet for hire, Balaam, attempts to fulfill his responsibility to both Balak and God. However, Balak’s plan utterly backfires as Balaam not only…
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Look and Live (feat. Darin Kress) (Numbers 21:5-9)
Because everyone is dying of the venom of sin, they should look to Jesus so they can live eternally. Part 10 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 21:5-9…
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Balaam, Prophet For Hire (Numbers 22:1-21)
Balak wanted to curse Israel, so he brought in a ringer, a prophet for hire. Balaam quickly found out that Israel was not like the other nations because its…
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Off Script Ep.6: The Return Of The Old gods
In this episode, Pastor Jared discusses how the Old Testament gods have returned with modern day manifestations.
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Not Too Big to Fail (Numbers 20:1-13)
In a rare moment of public failure for Moses, his actions dishonored God and ultimately prevented his entrance into the promised land. May we remember that no…
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Off Script Ep.5: When June Rolls Around
What should Christians do when June rolls around? The world has deemed June as “Pride Month,” but well-meaning Christians often make far too many…
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The Cultural Downgrade (Isaiah 3)
The rise and fall of a nation and a culture is directly correlated to the strength of its men. May the men of Kirby Woods adopt a counter cultural view of…
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Lessons From Aaron’s Staff (Numbers 17)
God provides one more visual aid for the people of Israel to understand that the line of Aaron is His choice for the priesthood. In doing so, God provides a…
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Who Will Run to the People? (Global Impact Sunday) (Numbers 16:41-50)
The people of Israel were doomed and the plague was spreading rapidly among them until Aaron ran into their midst with their salvation in his hands. This is…
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Off Script Ep.4: Preaching as a Spiritual Art and Science (feat. Aaron Russell)
In this episode of Off Script, Pastor Jared brings our first guest on the podcast to talk about the many different elements that go into preaching a good…
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I Fought The Law and The Law Won (Numbers 16:1-40)
Rebellion against God is utter foolishness. Korah and his rebels will always be remembered as losers, and so will we, unless we submit to The Lord. Part 5 of…
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Off Script Ep.3: Reflections on the Sexual Abuse Task Force Report
Pastor Jared reflects upon the initial release of the Sexual Abuse Task Force Report. The independent third party report by Guidepost Solutions was released on…
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Too Little Too Late (Numbers 14:11-45)
The people of Israel rallied to go and fight the enemy, but it was too little too late. They only believed in victory after they had been punished by God. God…
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Off Script Ep.2 - The Red Light Was On, But The Donuts Were Cold
In this episode of Off Script, Pastor Jared recaps a recent experience he had at a Krispy Kreme and some of the spiritual lessons that can be learned from it.
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Bugs or Bread? (Numbers 13 & 14)
Just as faith and boldness go hand in hand, so do fear and cowardice. God’s people are to be obedient, to fear Him above man, and to move forward resolutely to…