Kirby Woods Podcast

God cares not just that we gather for worship, but about the condition of our hearts and the way we live our lives. It is a powerful moment in the life of a Christian when we realize that we glorify God not just with our outward religious activity, but primarily with the sacrifice of our everyday lives. Preached by Jared Kress on July 28th, 2024.  Part of our series in the book of Amos, "Shak...

God is the inescapable reality of the universe. One day, you will stand face to face with your Creator. This will either be the ultimate culmination of your joy and longing, or it will be ultimate terror.  Preached by Jared Kress on July 21st, 2024.  Part of our series in the book of Amos, "Shaking Up a People at Ease."  Primary Text: Amos 4:6-13.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at...

Pastor Jared considers the Christian perspective on illegal immigration.  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.buzzsprout.com

People generally dislike the concept of accountability for our actions; thus we need to be told of our own sinfulness in order to see it. God must tell Israel what is about to happen to them because of their sin, otherwise they would not understand that it could happen. Preached by Jared Kress on July 14th, 2024.  Part of our series in the the book of Amos, "Shaking Up a People at Ease."...

God, the sovereign of all the earth, deeply cares that His covenant people love Him and honor Him with obedience. His faithfulness to us is not an opportunity to stray from Him but rather an invitation to draw near.  Preached by Jared Kress on July 7th, 2024.  Part of our series in the the book of Amos, "Shaking Up a People at Ease."  Primary Text: Amos 1-2.  Join us in person Sundays at...

The Lord can call out anyone to accomplish His purposes – yes, even you. Armed with the truth of God’s Word, anyone can make a difference in this world and glorify God.  Preached by Jared Kress on June 30th, 2024.  Part of our series in the the book of Amos, "Shaking Up a People at Ease."  Primary Text: Amos 1:1 & 7:10-17.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Mem...

Jesus explains the nature of the Kingdom of God in these short parables: that it is both expansive and infinitely valuable to attain.  Preached by Jared Kress on June 23rd, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-46.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. ...

Pastor Jared shares the recent SBC resolution passed at the 2024 Annual Meeting pertaining to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as well as some thoughts on the Christian perspective of this topic. Links: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/in-vitro-fertilization/about/pac-20384716 https://www.sbc.net/resource-library/resolutions/on-the-ethical-realities-of-reproductive-technologies-and-the-dign...

Preached by Caleb Richardson on June 16th, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Luke 18:9-14.  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: ht...

If a dishonest manager can consider his earthly future and prepare himself physically (even dishonestly), how much more should believers consider eternity and be willing to use material resources to that end.  Preached by Jared Kress on June 9th, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Luke 16:1-9.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar...

When we allow covetousness to sink into our hearts, we create great danger for our souls as we become consumed by material comforts to the neglect of spiritual good.  Preached by Jared Kress on June 2nd, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Luke 2:13-21.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.k...

It is easy to convince ourselves that we are perfectly following the Lord while there are significant blind spots. A lawyer approaches Jesus, seeking to justify himself, but Jesus is able to expose the lawyer’s thin definition of the word “neighbor. Preached by Jared Kress on May 26th, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Luke 10:25-37.  Join us in...

Come home and draw near to the Father. Neither the things of this world nor self-righteous deeds will satisfy your longing soul. Instead, seek satisfaction in the Father’s House. Preached by Dillon Patrick on May 19th, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Luke 15:11-32.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online...

Pastor Jared and Emily Russell discuss the potential reasons why someone might be experiencing self induced depression. Much of what is being reported as depression in our world today is due to a depressing lifestyle, and these things should be explored before taking the next step of medication. Use this episode as a diagnostic quiz for yourself or for a friend.  Submit your ideas for Off Script t...

Do not live a life seeking to accumulate honor for yourself; rather, humble yourself and trust that God will work out the rest.   Preached by Jared Kress on May 12th, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Luke 14:1-14.  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...

Christ has promised His return, and even though we may sense a delay, we are to remain in a state of readiness to receive Him.  Preached by Jared Kress on May 5th, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Matthew 25:1-13.  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...

This is part 2 of 2 in a crash course on biblical hermeneutics, primarily focusing on 6 principles you should remember when trying to interpret a biblical text. This was a live training for the teachers of Kirby Woods, and took place in the Commons.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  YouTube: https://www...

God has given us a wonderful life and expects us to serve Him joyfully while bearing fruit as His laborers. However, we must remember that all is forfeited if we reject the Son.  Preached by Jared Kress on April 28th, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Matthew 21:33-46.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or onlin...

Pastor Jared, Caleb, Dillon, and Jeff Patrick (Memphis Union Mission) discuss the impact of the legalization of marijuana as 10 years have passed since the changing of public opinion and its legalization in 20+ states.  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.in...

This is part 1 of 2 in a crash course on biblical hermeneutics, primarily focusing on the difference between exegesis and eisegesis. This was a live training for the teachers of Kirby Woods, and took place in the Commons.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods  Po...

Christ has so greatly forgiven us of our sin debt, at great cost to Himself, that it would be outrageous for us to refuse forgiveness and grace to others in our lives.  Preached by Jared Kress on April 21st, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Matthew 18:21-35.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https...

The deceitful work of the enemy in the world is a reality that will plague God’s people until the day of judgement. However, we can rest assured that Jesus will sort out the wheat from the tares and make all things right.   Preached by Jared Kress on April 14th, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43.  Join us in person S...

Pastor Jared interviews Jim Collier, former pastor of Kirby Woods from 2008 to 2017. They discuss Jim’s life and military career, call to ministry, lessons learned at various church assignments, preaching, and Memphis food. Jim Collier is currently the pastor of First Baptist Church in Concord, NC.   Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online...

Jesus was a masterful teacher who used a wide array of teaching methods to reach His hearers. Jesus’ most famous teaching method was through parables, which both revealed and concealed truth depending on the spiritual condition of the hearer.   Preached by Jared Kress on April 7th, 2024.  Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story."  Primary Text: Matthew13:10-16.  Join us in p...

Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb give a reaction to a seemingly recent change of heart by ardent atheist Richard Dawkins. Several lessons are learned by comparing a clip from Dawkins’ teaching of the past with his recent clip in which he is saddened by the decrease of cultural Christianity in Britain.   Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us onli...