Kirby Woods Podcast

Pastor Jared considers the fact that Christians have an unhealthy relationship to celebrities, and that we platform people who are unqualified solely because of their fame.  Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  YouTube: https:...

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 The Lord.  Jonah 2.  Preached by Jared Kress on April 23rd, 2023.  Part of our series in the book of Jonah. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://w...

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 compassion on an evil city and sends a prophet who has no desire to go.  Jonah 1.  Preached by Jared Kress on April 16th, 2023.  Part of our series in the book of Jonah. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://w...

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.  Preached by Jared Kress on April 9th, 2023.  Part of our "In Closing" series. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoo...

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 Samuel 21.  Preached by Pastor Tommy Vinson on March 30th, 2018.  Part of our "From the Archives" series. 

Pastor Jared interviews Shun Abram, director of the Send Relief Center in Memphis, TN and founding pastor of Binghampton Community Church.  Binghampton Community Church: https://www.binghampton.org Send Relief: https://www.sendrelief.org Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagr...

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 deals and beg his way into a peace agreement between Jesus and the Jews, but such appeasement only bring his own ruin.  John 18:28-19:16.  Preached by Jared Kress on April 2nd, 2023.  Part of our "In Closing" series. Join us on Sundays...

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 judgment, and to live boasting in the Redeemer's reconciliation.  Romans 5:6-11.  Preached by Aaron Russell on March 26th, 2023.  Part of our Sunday night Table Talk series.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave,...

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 14:53-65.  Preached by Jared Kress on March 26th, 2023.  Part of our "In Closing" series. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsm...

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 Off Script topics at www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online!  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagram: www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods  Podcast: kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.c...

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.  Preached by Jared Kress on March 19th, 2023.  Part of our "In Closing" series.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis...

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 Script topics at www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online!  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagram: www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods  Podcast: kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

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 delivers Peter from prison a second time.  Acts 12:1-19.  Preached by Jared Kress on March 5th, 2023.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirbywo...

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 named Cornelius to teach this powerful lesson as the Gentile wall comes down.  Acts 10.  Preached by Jared Kress on February 26th, 2023.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online! ...

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 the renewal of our minds, and encouraged us that by doing so we would be able to discern God's will for our lives.  Part of our "DNOW: Now What?" Series.  Preached by Aaron Russell on February 18th, 2023.  Join us on Sundays at...

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 acceptable, and worship.  Part of our "DNOW: Now What?" Series.  Preached by Aaron Russell on February 18th, 2023.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: www.fac...

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.  Preached by Aaron Russell on February 17th, 2023.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagram: www....

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 personal testimony was a tool that he used consistently for the rest of his life.  Acts 9:1-9  Preached by Jared Kress on February 19th, 2023.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us on...

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 is seen as negative, but we seek to show that it is a good impulse for men to desire dominion in biblically healthy ways.  Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online!  Facebook: www.facebook.c...

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 personal evangelism efforts.  Acts 8:26-39.  Preached by Jared Kress on February 12th, 2023.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis...

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 conflicted man wrestle with how Jesus does not play second fiddle and demands our full surrender.  Acts 8:9-25.  Preached by Jared Kress on February 5th, 2023.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/l...

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 kingdom expanse and glory.  Acts 8:1-8.  Preached by Jared Kress on January 29th, 2023.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instag...

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 Script topics at www.kirbywoods.org/offscript . Follow us online! Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com  

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 Christian martyr and receives the “victor’s crown” as Jesus stands to receive him.  Acts 7.  Preached by Jared Kress on January 22nd, 2023.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  F...

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 to sing Bethel Music. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at www.kirbywoods.org/offscript . Follow us online!  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis   Instagram: www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis   YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kirby...