Kirby Woods Podcast

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 1, 2026.  Main Idea:  Despite what it may look or feel like in our daily suffering, there is a throne in heaven surrounded by indescribable majesty. Yahweh is our Lord and God, and one day His throne will be transferred from heaven to earth.   Challenge:  Align your praise today to match the heavenly reality. Be comforted, knowing that no earthly king or pow...

Preached on Wednesday Night, Feb. 25, 2026 by Jared Kress

Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 22, 2026 Title: What is Biblical Worship? Text: Psalm 98 Main Idea:  Biblical worship is the antidote to a passionless, numb, weary soul. Our passion and joy are connected to our worship.  Challenge:  Do you live a life of passion and joy that is founded in worship?   Three characteristics of biblical worship: 1. Responsive 2. Expressive 3. Collective

Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 15, 2026.  Music is an incredibly powerful force that can be used for good or evil, and it is a unique instrument in the worship of God. Today, we will examine the inescapability of music in our universe, its power, and how it can be used as God intended.  May we understand the power of music as a God-given tool, and commit to using it for His glory.  As we consider...

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Wednesday Night Feb. 12, 2026

Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 8 2026.  Main Idea:  Each era of worship throughout biblical and church history has something to celebrate and has contributed significantly to what we now enjoy as “blended worship.” Blended worship should not simply aim to find a middle ground between extreme styles, but instead involve curating the best lessons learned throughout history.  Challenge:  How can we...

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Wednesday night, Feb. 4, 2026. 

Preached by Pastor Jared in his office on an inclement weather Sunday.  This week's Phony Family Proverb: "Self Care is My Path to Peace" (Psalm 46) Main Idea While self-care is a helpful tool for maintenance, true and lasting peace is found only by making God our permanent refuge and centering our lives in His presence rather than in fleeting personal rituals. The Challenge : Stop...

This is the Sunday Sermon, recorded from Pastor Jared's office! Due to incoming inclement weather, we have decided to cancel Sunday activities on January 25, 2026.  Enjoy this message in the Phony Family Proverbs series, on the topic of Christian contentment from Psalm 73. Preached by Pastor Jared Kress. 

Preached by: Pastor Jared Kress Title: Discipline and Children Text: Selected Texts Main Idea:  Parents raising children today are often met with strong judgment for disciplining their children. However, the Bible is clear that discipline is necessary and a sign of great love for our children.    Challenge:  If you have children or grandchildren, how can you employ biblical principles when discipl...

Knowing God's will guides us to walk in a manner worthy of Him, and every Christian should desire to do so. Resist the temptation, throughout your life, to separate knowledge about God from actions for God. No church or Christian can claim to simply study God’s Word without “doing the Word.” Similarly, no church or Christian can build a healthy ministry and outreach apart from dependence on t...

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, especially in family life. Despite the world’s ever-changing advice, ensure your family is guided by God’s wisdom.    Pray and ask the Lord to reveal areas in your life where you’ve depended too heavily on worldly advice, neglecting biblical wis...

This is the Colossians series introduction sermon. Preached at Kirby Woods Baptist Church on Wednesday January 7, 2026 by Pastor Jared Kress. 

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." Join us in person on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, or watch online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagram: https://www.instagram....

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 well as a recap of the year from Pastor Jared, followed by a time of prayer. Join us in person on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, or watch online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://w...

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, 2025, by Jared Kress.  Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.  Primary Text: Haggai 2:7 Join us in person on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, or watch online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live  Follow us online! ...

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 else.  Preached on December 21st, 2025, by Jared Kress.  Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.  Primary Text: Selected Texts (Topical) Join us in person on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, or watch online at https://www.kirbyw...

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 who became flesh, and that very flesh would endure nails and spears for me and for you.  Preached on December 14th, 2025, by Jared Kress.  Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.  Primary Text: John 1 (Overview) Join us in person on Sundays at...

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 Michael Russell.  Series: The Book of 1 Timothy.  Primary Text: 1 Timothy 6:12-17.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www...

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.   Preached on December 7th, 2025, by Jared Kress.  Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.  Primary Text: Isaiah 11:1-10 Join us in person on Sundays at 10:30 am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, or watch online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live ...

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 Jones.  Series: The Book of 1 Timothy.  Primary Text: 1 Timothy 5.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywo...

“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 tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!” Preached on November 30th, 2025 by Dillon Patrick.  Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.   Primary Text: Micah 5:1-6.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN...

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 will foster maturity and a heart of thanksgiving. Preached on November 23rd, 2025 by Jared Kress.  Series: Thanksgiving 2025.  Primary Text: Luke 17:7-19.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at htt...

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 Concord, NC and a former pastor of Kirby Woods Baptist Church. He has studied Revelation and preached it in a local church setting. We hope you will enjoy hearing a local church pastor wrestle with the difficult questions of Revelation and prophet...

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 Hamlet.  Series: The Book of 1 Timothy.  Primary Text: 1 Timothy 4:6-16.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...