Kirby Woods Podcast

The people listening to Paul's testimony were in up to the point he mentioned the word, Gentile. What in your life is keeping you back from Christ? What's holding you up from following him, whether that be salvation or what he calls you to as a follower?  Preached by Caleb Richardson on March 23rd, 2025.  Series: Church on Trial, The Book of Acts.  Primary Text: Acts 21:37-22:23.  Join u...

The Apostle Paul arrives in Jerusalem and does everything possible to address the concerns of his Jewish countrymen. Despite his best efforts, he once again becomes the target of a riot and is taken into custody.   Preached by Jared Kress on March 16th, 2025.  Series: Church on Trial, The Book of Acts  Primary Text: Acts 21:17-36.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis T...

Those in Paul’s life unite around the same refrain: “Don’t go to Jerusalem.” Yet, Paul remained undeterred, sensing a divine mission from God to return to the holy city, which would trigger the events of the remainder of Acts.  Preached by Jared Kress on March 9th, 2025.  Series: Church on Trial, The Book of Acts  Primary Text: Acts 21:1-16.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave...

Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb react to the recent survey data which suggests the free fall in American Christianity has leveled off.  Read the article:  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/us/christianity-us-religious-study-pew.html?searchResultPosition=3 Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywo...

Self-control is an important mark of maturity because it enables you to live in a way that pleases God, rather than being held captive by your fleeting feelings and passions. The ability to forgo immediate gratification for a long-term reward is fundamental to following Jesus. Preached by Jared Kress on March 2nd, 2025.  Primary Text: Selected Passages.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 632...

Pastor Jared discusses the recent decision from Wheaton College to withdraw public support from one of their alumni who was appointed to a prestigious government position.  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:/...

Since selfishness is a significant sign of immaturity, generosity is a key indicator of maturity. A heart inclined toward giving shows that one has transitioned from childhood to adulthood, both physically and spiritually.  Preached by Jared Kress on February 23rd, 2025.  Primary Text: Selected Passages.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www....

Being spiritually disciplined is a mark of maturity as it emphasizes the pursuit of godliness and closeness to God, even though this journey may not always be easy or natural. A relationship with God requires a disciplined approach to be fruitful and meaningful.  Preached by Jared Kress on February 16th, 2025.  Primary Text: Selected Passages.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar A...

Pastor Jared reads a State House Resolution from North Dakota and challenges listeners to consider our proper response.  Read the Resolution for Yourself:  https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/documents/25-3069-03000.pdf Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagram: https...

An important mark of maturity is being actively involved in the local church, not as a consumer but as a builder of the body.  Preached by Jared Kress on February 9th, 2025.  Primary Text: Selected Passages.  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  Ins...

Pastor Jared answers a common question by explaining why churches have historically been tax exempt.  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: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsp...

Discernment, or the ability to distinguish between things, is a highly valuable mark of Christian maturity. Strong discernment will allow us to stand firm against false teaching as well as order our life priorities according to God’s Word. Preached by Jared Kress on February 2nd, 2025.  Primary Text: Selected Passages.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online...

Pastor Jared explores a concern that Baptist churches may be too much like America in that we consume much and manufacture little.   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: h...

A soft heart moved by loving compassion, forgiveness, kindness, gentleness, care for others, meekness, humility, gratitude, and all fruits of the Spirit is a mark of maturity. If the natural man is self-centered and hard-hearted, then maturity in Christ must call us to be tenderhearted.  Preached by Jared Kress on January 26th, 2025.  Primary Text: Selected Passages.  Join us in person Sundays at...

Christian resilience, or the ability to endure hardships without crumbling, is a key mark of maturity. As we grow in Christ, we become more resilient to the trials of life. Preached by Jared Kress on January 19th, 2025.  Primary Text: Selected Passages.  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: h...

Unchecked immaturity is very costly to the church over time. While there will always be new believers who need to be challenged toward maturity, entrenched immaturity cannot become the norm for the church or its leadership.  Preached by Jared Kress on January 5th, 2025.  Primary Text: Selected Passages.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.k...

Preached by Jared Kress on January 12th, 2025.  Primary Text: Philippians 3:12-21.  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.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods  Podcast: https://kirbywood...

Pastor Jared explains the Old Testament Day of Atonement from Leviticus 16 and seeks to draw connections to the ministry of Jesus as its ultimate fulfillment.  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....

At the end of each year, we like to look back and thank God for everything He has done at our church. Hear testimonies from Pastor Jared and a few of our church members about the many wonderful things that have happened at Kirby Woods in 2024.  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...

Preached by Jared Kress on December 24th, 2024.  Primary Text: Matthew 1:18-25 & John 1:14.  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.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods  Podcast: http...

Pastor Jared uses a metaphor of roses in a vase to draw comparison to our current context of people desiring a return to morality, but not yet seeking the full truth of God.  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...

The appearance of The Lord is deserving of our joyful singing. When Jesus is born and when Jesus returns, all creation should sing in full chorus to receive its Maker. Preached by Jared Kress on December 22nd, 2024.  Primary Text: Psalm 98.  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.fa...

One of the key aspects of the Christian life is worship and adoration of the Son. The wise men provide a valuable picture of the adoration of Jesus Christ in the season of His birth.  Preached by Jared Kress on December 15th, 2024.  Primary Text: Matthew 2:1-12.  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!  Fa...

Jesus entered the world He created (as a man) to restore man to God and destroy man’s great enemy.  Preached by Jared Kress on December 8th, 2024.  Primary Text: Hebrews 2:10-18.  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.instagram...

Preached by Jared Kress on December 1st, 2024.  Primary Text: Overview of the book of Philemon.  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.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods  Podcast: http...