Kirby Woods Podcast

Because our great enemy is death, our redemption requires a resurrection. In order to secure our ultimate redemption from our greatest foe, Jesus Christ our Redeemer conquered death and lives forevermore.  Preached by Jared Kress on March 31st, 2024.  Easter Sunday 2024.  Primary Text: Job 19:25-26.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirby...

Preached by Dillon Patrick on Friday, March 29th, 2024. Primary Text: Mark 15:16-39.  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://kirbywo...

For a brief moment in time at the triumphal entry, the Jews get a taste of what it would have been like to receive her King as they shouted loud cries of “Hosanna!”  Preached by Jared Kress on March 24th, 2024.  Palm Sunday 2024.  Primary Text: Luke 19:28-44.  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!  Faceb...

Pastor Jared, Caleb, and Dillon discuss the growing trend to believe that those without Christ are not sent to hell for punishment, but rather that they cease to exist and are extinguished.   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/kirbywoodsmemphi...

Value 6: Prayerful Dependence  We adopt a mindset of dependence upon The Lord, manifested in a culture of prayer. We believe that prayer is not only commanded by The Lord as a spiritual discipline, but it is our joy to enter the throne of grace. We do not assume that God will bless our efforts apart from a holy, prayerful dependence upon Him.  Value 7: Generous Living  Generous living is at the he...

Pastor Jared reflects on lessons learned from Kanye West’s famous conversion to Christianity.   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.c...

Value 4: Theological Depth  We challenge Christians to grow mature in their walk with Christ, believing that theological depth and biblical literacy will yield deeper worship, obedience to His commands, and abiding in Christ.  Value 5: Bold Application  We boldly apply the Word of God to the issues of the day and bring the truth to bear without fear of consequences. We are more concerned with how...

Value 2: Kingdom Impact Jesus Christ is King and our labors in this world should contribute to the expanse of His Kingdom . We are committed to evangelism, discipleship, missions, and seeing Christ glorified in all the earth. Value 3: Multigenerational Family We are a church family made up of multiple generations of believers who love The Lord, love one another, and willingly lay down our individu...

The Scriptures are the very words of God and therefore have authority over us. We will bring ourselves into agreement with Him rather than seek to make Him agree with us.  Preached by Jared Kress on February 25th, 2024.  Part of our series, "Clarity."  Primary Text: 2 Timothy 3:15-17.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods...

Pastor Jared answers a question from a listener, “what is a sin nature?” This is a quick rundown of hamartiology, original sin, and pelagianism for beginners.”  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...

A church’s vision should be a future snapshot of the completed task that God has called that church to do. It should be supported by Scripture, unique to the spiritual gifts of that church, realistic enough to pursue, and challenging enough to inspire.  Preached by Jared Kress on February 18th, 2024.  Part of our series, "Clarity."  Primary Text: Colossians 1:28 & Ephesians 4:11-16. ...

There is no faster way to derail the work of God in your life than to adopt a cavalier attitude regarding sin.  Preached by Jared Kress on February 11th, 2024.  Part of our series in the book of Joshua: "Into the Promised Land."  Primary Text: Joshua 7.  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!  F...

Pastor Jared explores the realities of the Canaanite conquest and helps Christians understand why God’s judgment was to kill them all with the sword.  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/@kirb...

The time has come for Israel to fight its first battle in the Promised Land, the walled city of Jericho. This “first fruit” battle would be extremely unconventional warfare to show that The Lord is in charge.  Preached by Jared Kress on February 4th, 2024.  Part of our series in the book of Joshua: "Into the Promised Land."  Primary Text: Joshua 6.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am a...

Pastor Jared interviews Tommy Vinson, a retired pastor of 58 years who currently serves various churches as interim preacher. Tommy is a two time interim preacher of Kirby Woods Baptist Church.  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/kirbywoodsmem...

Joshua leads Israel through some final preparations before they march on Jericho, all of which have to do with obedience to The Lord.  Preached by Jared Kress on January 28th, 2024.  Part of our series in the book of Joshua: "Into the Promised Land." Primary Text: Joshua 5.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. ...

Pastor Jared discusses the circumstances surrounding the removal of Alistair Begg from American Family Radio and the controversy therein. Thanks to a listener for submitting this topic request.   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/kirbywoodsme...

The Kirby Woods pastoral team (Jared, Caleb, Dillon) discuss the “who’s your one” challenge and give some practical evangelism tips for those Christians who feel so insulated that they don’t know any unbelievers.  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.instagra...

Israel’s campaign to enter the promised land is endorsed by God as He miraculously provides safe passage via the crossing of the Jordan River.  Preached by Jared Kress on January 21st, 2024.  Part of our series in the book of Joshua: "Into the Promised Land." Primary Text: Joshua 3-4.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods...

In a city destined for destruction, a prostitute puts her faith in The Lord and is saved.  Preached by Jared Kress on January 14th, 2024.  Part of our series in the book of Joshua: "Into the Promised Land." Primary Text: Joshua 2.  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...

Pastor Jared interviews Dillon Patrick, Kirby Woods’ new Pastor to Students.  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

We look back at 2023 through the lens of Nehemiah’s story as he sought to rebuild Jerusalem with a sword in one hand and a trowel in the other.  Preached by Jared Kress on January 7th, 2024.  Part of our series in the book of Joshua: "Into the Promised Land." Primary Text: Joshua 1:1-9.  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoo...

We look back at 2023 through the lens of Nehemiah’s story as he sought to rebuild Jerusalem with a sword in one hand and a trowel in the other.  Preached by Jared Kress on December 31st, 2023.  Primary Text: Nehemiah 4:16-18.  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/kirb...

If Jesus would not have adopted a humble posture and lowered Himself to take on flesh and dwell among us, there would be no incarnation and thus on Christmas story. Preached by Jared Kress on December 24th, 2023.  Primary Text: Philippians 2:2-11.  Part of our 2023 Christmas series, "The Arrival of the King."  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online...

Jesus did not arrive into the world by traditional means of “King Making” or by the result of human effort. Jesus’ birth was supernatural in every way, which foreshadowed that His life and resurrection would also be supernatural.  Preached by Jared Kress on December 17th, 2023.  Primary Text: Matthew 1:18-25.  Part of our 2023 Christmas series, "The Arrival of the King."  Join us in pers...