Kirby Woods Podcast
471 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWelcome to the podcast of Kirby Woods Baptist Church located in Memphis, TN. Our Senior Pastor is Jared Kress. Here you can listen to the weekly sermon audio of the most recent 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/review!
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The Wait Is Over (Acts 2:1-13)
October 02, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBFifty 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 valuable lessons about the birth of the New Testament church. Part of our "Acts: Boldness and Power" series. Acts 2:1-13. Preached by Jared Kress on October 2nd, 2022.
The Wait Is Over
October 02, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBFifty 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 valuable lessons about the birth of the New Testament church. Part of our "Acts: Boldness and Power" series. Acts 2:1-13. Preached by Jared Kress on October 2nd, 2022.
Off Script Ep.15: Reacting to The State of Theology (Part 2)
September 28, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBPastor 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 https://thestateoftheology.com.
The Comfort of God’s Sovereignty
September 27, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBAs we look ahead to the future, look back on the past, and live our lives in the present, we are called to remember God's sovereignty and rest in His providence. Part of our "Acts: Boldness and Power" series. Acts 1:12-26. Preached by Kevin Watts on September 25th, 2022.
The Comfort of God’s Sovereignty (Acts 1:12-26)
September 27, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBAs we look ahead to the future, look back on the past, and live our lives in the present, we are called to remember God's sovereignty and rest in His providence. Part of our "Acts: Boldness and Power" series. Acts 1:12-26. Preached by Kevin Watts on September 25th, 2022.
Off Script Ep.14: Reacting to The State of Theology (Part 1)
September 22, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBJared and Aaron provide their reactions to a recent survey on American beliefs and theology. To view the raw data yourself, go to https://thestateoftheology.com.
Any Last Words? (Acts 1:6-11)
September 19, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThe 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 promises for the church, as well as a battle plan for us to take the gospel to all nations. Part of our "Acts: Boldness and Power" series. Acts 1:6-11. Preached by Jared Kress on September 18th, 2022.
Any Last Words?
September 19, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThe 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 promises for the church, as well as a battle plan for us to take the gospel to all nations. Part of our "Acts: Boldness and Power" series. Acts 1:6-11. Preached by Jared Kress on September 18th, 2022.
Off Script Ep.13: Mr. Smith, Don’t Go to Washington
September 15, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBPastor Jared and Aaron the Intern critique a recent article from Christianity Today that implores Christians to disengage from the culture wars and practice discipleship rather than seek positions of influence. Should Christians “run for school board?” Bonnie Kristian says “no.” Listen to hear Jared and Aaron’s perspective. Original Article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/august-web-only/you-shouldnt-run-for-school-board.html
Continuing the Work of Christ (Acts 1:1-5)
September 12, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThe 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 they proclaim the risen Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. Every church should be familiar with the Acts of the Apostles as a guide for ministry today. Part of our "Acts: Boldness and Power" series. Acts 1:1-5. Preached by Jared Kress on September 11th, 2022.
Continuing the Work of Christ
September 12, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThe 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 they proclaim the risen Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. Every church should be familiar with the Acts of the Apostles as a guide for ministry today. Part of our "Acts: Boldness and Power" series. Acts 1:1-5. Preached by Jared Kress on September 11th, 2022.
Only God Can Judge Us?
September 06, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBJesus cautions His followers not to adopt a judgmental attitude like the Pharisee had previously displayed. Hypocrisy and a critical spirit are dangerous to Christians and should be cast aside. Part of our "Misunderstood" series. Matthew 7:1-5. Preached by Jared Kress on September 4th, 2022.
Only God Can Judge Us? (Matthew 7:1-5)
September 06, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBJesus cautions His followers not to adopt a judgmental attitude like the Pharisee had previously displayed. Hypocrisy and a critical spirit are dangerous to Christians and should be cast aside. Part of our "Misunderstood" series. Matthew 7:1-5. Preached by Jared Kress on September 4th, 2022.
Off Script Ep.12: The Misunderstood Role of Government
August 31, 2022 23:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn 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 "Misunderstood" series.
Clickbait Christianity (Jeremiah 29:1-14)
August 29, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBJeremiah provided a desperately needed correction to the mindset of Judah’s exiles in Babylon. They were believing the lies of local prosperity prophets that the captivity was ending soon, but Jeremiah knew that God had appointed 70 years of captivity before a complete restoration was to occur. Part of our "Misunderstood" series. Jeremiah 29:1-14. Preached by Jared Kress on August 28th, 2022.
Clickbait Christianity
August 29, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBJeremiah provided a desperately needed correction to the mindset of Judah’s exiles in Babylon. They were believing the lies of local prosperity prophets that the captivity was ending soon, but Jeremiah knew that God had appointed 70 years of captivity before a complete restoration was to occur. Part of our "Misunderstood" series. Jeremiah 29:1-14. Preached by Jared Kress on August 28th, 2022.
Off Script Ep.11: Where Two or Three are Gathered
August 25, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBPastor 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 my name, there I am with them.” Part of our "Misunderstood" series.
How Can I “Be Still and Know?” (Psalm 46)
August 22, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWe 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 Jared Kress on August 21st, 2022.
How Can I “Be Still and Know?”
August 22, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWe 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 Jared Kress on August 21st, 2022.
Off Script Ep.10: The Root of All Evil?
August 17, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBPastor Jared explains the common misunderstanding about the phrase “money is the root of all evil” from a biblical perspective. Part of our "Misunderstood" series.
When the Teacher Leaves the Room
August 15, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn 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 from strong prophetic application of God’s Word in your life. Learn how to study God’s Word and to hear from Him so that your life doesn’t devolve into lawlessness. Part of our "Misunderstood" series. Proverbs 29:18. Preached by Jared Kress on August 14th, 2022.
When the Teacher Leaves the Room (Proverbs 29:18)
August 15, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn 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 from strong prophetic application of God’s Word in your life. Learn how to study God’s Word and to hear from Him so that your life doesn’t devolve into lawlessness. Part of our "Misunderstood" series. Proverbs 29:18. Preached by Jared Kress on August 14th, 2022.
Off Script Ep.9: More Than You Can Handle?
August 10, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBPastor 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 handle” from 1 Corinthians 10:13. Part of our "Misunderstood" series.
Christ Strengthened Contentedness (Philippians 4:10-13)
August 08, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBPaul 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 contentedness. May we all live a life of Christ strengthened contentedness, able to endure the highest highs and the lowest lows with faith and perseverance. Part of our "Misunderstood" series. Philippians 4:10-13. Preached by Jared Kress on August 7th, 2022.
Christ Strengthened Contentedness
August 08, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBPaul 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 contentedness. May we all live a life of Christ strengthened contentedness, able to endure the highest highs and the lowest lows with faith and perseverance. Part of our "Misunderstood" series. Philippians 4:10-13. Preached by Jared Kress on August 7th, 2022.
Christian Draft Dodgers (Numbers 32)
August 01, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBAs 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 land. Moses is greatly concerned with the discouraging effect this would have on the other tribes. In what ways might our apathy and dedication to comfort provide a spirit of discouragement to our church family? Part 13 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 32. Preached by Jared Kress on July 31st, 2022.
Christian Draft Dodgers (Number 32)
August 01, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBAs 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 land. Moses is greatly concerned with the discouraging effect this would have on the other tribes. In what ways might our apathy and dedication to comfort provide a spirit of discouragement to our church family? Part 13 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 32. Preached by Jared Kress on July 31st, 2022.
Christian Draft Dodgers
August 01, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBAs 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 land. Moses is greatly concerned with the discouraging effect this would have on the other tribes. In what ways might our apathy and dedication to comfort provide a spirit of discouragement to our church family? Part 13 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 32. Preached by Jared Kress on July 31st, 2022.
Where Israel Failed, Jesus Was Faithful (feat. Kevin Watts)
August 01, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThere are many parallels between Jesus and Israel's time in the wilderness in the Bible. In this message, Kevin breaks down 3 ways that Jesus succeeded where Israel failed. Part of our Sunday night Table Talk series. Matthew 4:1-11. Preached by Kevin Watts on July 31st, 2022.
Off Script Ep.8: Starry-Eyed Persecution
July 28, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBPastor Jared and Aaron the Intern discuss the modern Christian trend of looking favorably upon persecution and even longing for it. Does persecution purify the church or does it stamp out the church?
The Zealous Spear of Phinehas
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThere 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 worship with the neighboring foreign women. Only by the zeal of Phinehas was the wrath of God satisfied. Part 12 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 25. Preached by Jared Kress on July 24th, 2022.
The Zealous Spear of Phinehas (Numbers 25)
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThere 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 worship with the neighboring foreign women. Only by the zeal of Phinehas was the wrath of God satisfied. Part 12 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 25. Preached by Jared Kress on July 24th, 2022.
The Zealous Spear of Phinehas (Number 25)
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThere 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 worship with the neighboring foreign women. Only by the zeal of Phinehas was the wrath of God satisfied. Part 12 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 25. Preached by Jared Kress on July 24th, 2022.
Off Script Ep.7: The Lingering Effects of Fundamentalism
July 20, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWhat is fundamentalism? In this episode of Off Script, Pastor Jared and Aaron Russell discuss the many different aspects of the fundamentalist movement and whether is has been a positive or negative impact on the Christian church.
Judas Iscariot, Disciple For Hire (feat. Aaron Russell)
July 18, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBJudas 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 of our Sunday night Table Talk series. Luke 22:1-6. Preached by Aaron Russell on July 17th, 2022.
Balaam, Captain Backfire
July 18, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThe 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 blesses Israel, but also curses Moab. Part 11 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 23 & 24. Preached by Jared Kress on July 17th, 2022.
Balaam, Captain Backfire (Numbers 23 & 24)
July 18, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThe 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 blesses Israel, but also curses Moab. Part 11 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 23 & 24. Preached by Jared Kress on July 17th, 2022.
Balaam, Captain Backfire (Number 23 & 24)
July 18, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThe 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 blesses Israel, but also curses Moab. Part 11 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 23 & 24. Preached by Jared Kress on July 17th, 2022.
Look and Live (feat. Darin Kress) (Numbers 21:5-9)
July 11, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBBecause 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. Preached by Darin Kress on July 10th, 2022.
Look and Live (feat. Darin Kress) (Number 21:5-9)
July 11, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBBecause 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. Preached by Darin Kress on July 10th, 2022.
Look and Live (feat. Darin Kress)
July 11, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBBecause 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. Preached by Darin Kress on July 10th, 2022.
Look and Live
July 11, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBBecause 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. Preached by Darin Kress on July 10th, 2022.
Balaam, Prophet For Hire (Numbers 22:1-21)
July 05, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBBalak 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 God cannot be manipulated by human divination. May we understand that God is often working for our good in the background, off scene, in ways that we will never know. Part 9 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 22:1-21. Preached by Jared Kress on July 3rd, 2022.
Balaam, Prophet For Hire (Number 22:1-21)
July 05, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBBalak 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 God cannot be manipulated by human divination. May we understand that God is often working for our good in the background, off scene, in ways that we will never know. Part 9 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 22:1-21. Preached by Jared Kress on July 3rd, 2022.
Balaam, Prophet For Hire
July 05, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBBalak 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 God cannot be manipulated by human divination. May we understand that God is often working for our good in the background, off scene, in ways that we will never know. Part 9 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 22:1-21. Preached by Jared Kress on July 3rd, 2022.
Off Script Ep.6 - The Return Of The Old gods
June 30, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode, Pastor Jared discusses how the Old Testament gods have returned with modern day manifestations.
Off Script Ep.6: The Return Of The Old gods
June 30, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode, Pastor Jared discusses how the Old Testament gods have returned with modern day manifestations.
Not Too Big to Fail (Numbers 20:1-13)
June 27, 2022 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn 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 matter how important we are or how much status and power we accrue in this life, no one is above God. Pride can befall even the most humble and allow a foothold for the flesh. Part 8 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 20:1-13. Preached by Jared Kress on June 26th, 2022.
Not Too Big to Fail
June 27, 2022 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn 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 matter how important we are or how much status and power we accrue in this life, no one is above God. Pride can befall even the most humble and allow a foothold for the flesh. Part 8 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 20:1-13. Preached by Jared Kress on June 26th, 2022.
Not Too Big to Fail (Number 20:1-13)
June 27, 2022 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn 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 matter how important we are or how much status and power we accrue in this life, no one is above God. Pride can befall even the most humble and allow a foothold for the flesh. Part 8 of our series, "In The Wilderness." Number 20:1-13. Preached by Jared Kress on June 26th, 2022.