Kirby Woods Podcast

If we consider the seven churches of Revelation as a single group, we get a letter to the Church that offers a unique insight into Jesus’ priorities. Preached on November 16th, 2025 by Jared Kress.  Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary Text: Revelation 2-3.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  F...

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 12th, 2025 by Bucky Stewart.  Series: The Book of 1 Timothy.  Primary Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-16.  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...

The church at Laodicea had become so ineffective and powerless that Jesus compared them to a tepid beverage. However, if they were willing to repent, Jesus was ready to restore them. Preached on November 9th, 2025 by Jared Kress.  Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary Text: Revelation 3:14-22.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at...

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 5th, 2025 by Luke Tullos. Series: The Book of 1 Timothy.  Primary Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-15. 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/kirb...

The church in Philadelphia was small but left a strong impression on Jesus, opening the way for His blessings on their congregation. We are reminded that regardless of our size or resources, faithfulness is what Jesus values most. Preached on November 2nd, 2025 by Jared Kress.  Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary Text: Revelation 3:7-13.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:3...

This message is part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods. Preached on October 29th, 2025 by Acenel Laurent. Series: The Book of 1 Timothy Primary Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-20. 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/ki...

This message is the first part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods. In this message, Bob gives us an introduction and historical overview before we begin working through the rest of the book. Preached on October 29th, 2025 by Bob Kurtz. Series: The Book of 1 Timothy.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or on...

The church at Sardis reminds us that it is possible to appear spiritually alive while internally dying. A dying church is unacceptable to Jesus, and we should do everything possible to strengthen what remains and pursue life within ourselves and our church. Preached on October 26th, 2025 by Jared Kress.  Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary Text: Revelation 3:1-6.  Join us...

Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb discuss the recent resurgence of gambling via sports betting, and give the Southern Baptist response through a biblical lens.  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://www.youtube.c...

Church planting is God’s chosen means for fulfilling the Great Commission — not just making individual disciples, but forming gospel-centered communities that display Christ’s glory and multiply His mission to the ends of the earth. Preached on October 19th, 2025 by David Cole.  Series: Global Impact Sunday.  Primary Text: Ephesians 3:7-21.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave,...

The church at Thyatira’s significant problem happens to be a virtue of our culture today: tolerance to a fault. We can never masquerade love as tolerance of sin without expecting a reckoning to come. Preached on October 12th, 2025 by Jared Kress.  Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary Text: Revelation 2:18-28.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphi...

Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb discuss the newest 2025 theology survey from Ligonier Ministries. It gives us a picture of where US Evangelicals are on matters of theology and practice as compared to the broader US population. Take the survey along with us! Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbyw...

The church at Pergamum stayed faithful in naming Christ despite being in the center of Satanic activity, but their mistake was showing too much leniency to those who tried to straddle the fence. We must remain loyal to Christ and not permit leniency toward sin among our members. Preached on October 5th, 2025 by Jared Kress.  Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary Text: Revel...

The church at Smyrna had been beaten up and crushed for following Christ, but they faithfully endured their trials as a pleasing aroma to the Lord. Preached on September 28th, 2025 by Jared Kress. Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary Text: Revelation 2:8-11.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. ...

In the church at Ephesus, we see vigilant watchmen who became cold lovers. They were charged to remember their former works and repent, lest Jesus remove their lampstand from them.  Preached on September 21st, 2025 by Jared Kress. Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary Text: Revelation 2:1-7.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at h...

John already knows the Jesus of the gospels, but here he is introduced to the Son of Man in full glory. Yes, we must know the Jesus of our salvation, but we must also know the Jesus of judgment and eternal reign.  Preached on September 14th, 2025 by Jared Kress. Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary Text: Revelation 1:9-20 Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar...

John’s greeting to the recipients of Revelation helps establish Jesus Christ as the main figure of the book, while also laying a foundation for understanding who Jesus is, what He has done, and what He will do.  Preached on September 7th, 2025 by Jared Kress. Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary Text: Revelation 1:4-8 Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave...

Pastor Jared, Caleb, and Dillon react to a clip of Tiffany Lee (singer of the CCM band, Plumb) sharing about her recent doubts and deconstruction. We hope that thinking through her concerns will equip you to be prepared as you navigate your faith in this world.  Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k...

The book of Revelation is a source of great encouragement and promises blessings for our lives when we study it together. Although it can be hard to understand, focusing on what we do understand will imprint on our hearts the triumph of the Lamb and the certain defeat of our great enemies.  Preached on August 31st, 2025 by Jared Kress. Series: "Revelation: Behold, He Is Coming"  Primary...

Pastor Jared, Caleb, and Dillon discuss some of the negatives of the modern prison system from a biblical perspective, as well as a brief rundown of the Old Testament justice system. 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  YouTub...

The glory of God is a multifaceted subject that rightly lies at the heart of Christian motivation. Because God is glorious, we aim to spread His glory to all of creation. Preached on August 24th, 2025 by Jared Kress. Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of God"  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us o...

We worship a God who embodies all desirable qualities, inspiring awe, wonder, and a sense of transcendence within us as we come to know Him. God’s inherent beauty shines through all creation as we see His imprint everywhere. Preached on August 17th, 2025 by Jared Kress. Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of God"  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or o...

God’s benevolent goodness manifests in three ways that directly benefit us: His patience, mercy, and grace. Preached on August 10th, 2025 by Dillon Patrick. Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of God"  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/kirbywoodsmemphis...

God’s omnipotence means there are no limits to His ability to accomplish His will. Preached on August 3rd, 2025 by Jared Kress. Series: "God Is _____: The Attributes of God"  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/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagram: https://www.inst...

Pastor Jared discusses the current trends of “opting out” of previously held expectations among the current generation of parents.  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://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods  Podcast: ht...