Kirby Woods Podcast

Pastor Jared interviews Caleb Richardson, Kirby Woods’ new Pastor to Children and Families.  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

Jesus arrived into our world at the exact appointed time ordained by God, allowing Him to have the greatest impact possible.  Preached by Jared Kress on December 10th, 2023.  Primary Text: Galatians 4:3-7.  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 at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follo...

Pastor Jared reads a document from the archives that chronicles some of the high and low points of the history of Kirby Woods Baptist Church. Authorship and audience of this writing is unknown, and it was read as written with no editing or redaction.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  YouTube: https://ww...

Before Paul leaves Ephesus for the final time, he schedules a meeting with the elders of the churches to give them one last sermon.  Preached by Jared Kress on December 3rd, 2023.  Primary Text: Acts 19:21-41.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Fo...

Pastor Jared recounts a story of the wind blowing leaves from the trees, and a spiritual lesson The Lord taught in it.  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://kirbyw...

The gospel taking root in a city should be accompanied by clear and practical implications wherein idols are willingly ignored.  Preached by Jared Kress on November 26th, 2023.  Acts 19:21-41.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://ww...

Pastor Jared explores the reasons why Muslims are quick to say “God is Great” (Allahu Akbar) and Christians are quick to say “God is Good. Is there a deeper reasoning?  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...

Acts 20:18-21.  Preached by Jeff Patrick on November 19th, 2023.   Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or 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/@kir...

Upon seeing the miraculous works of God, several itinerant exorcists try to attain the power of Jesus through cheap usage of His name. However, their plan backfires when the demons embarrass them and many in Ephesus turn to Christ.  Preached by Jared Kress on November 12th, 2023.  Acts 19:11-20.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am...

Pastor Jared looks at four recent headlines in the week’s news from a Christian perspective. This episode’s topics include Ohio’s Issue 1 vote, Mike Johnson and Covenant Eyes, the leaked manifesto, and Alabama pastor’s secret online persona.  Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  In...

Paul enters Ephesus and discovers a group of disciples from John the Baptist. He immediately recognizes their incomplete faith and seeks to give them what they lack through a full embrace of the gospel. Preached by Jared Kress on November 5th, 2023.  Acts 19:1-7.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or ht...

Pastor Jared answers a question from a listener about the mechanics of sermon preparation as well as what resources outside the Bible can be helpful.  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...

God is bringing the nations to Memphis. How might He be calling you to get involved? Preached by Dr. Mark Morris on October 29th, 2023.  Dr. Morris is the founder and director of Refugee Memphis as well as a professor of missions at Union University.  Key text: Acts 17:26-27.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook...

A church on mission must minister to its own city and, at the same time, lift its eyes to the spiritual needs of the unreached people of the world.  Preached by Jared Kress on October 22nd, 2023.  Romans 10:8-17.  Global Impact Sunday 2023.  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywood...

Apollos was a man with many gifts who benefitted from the encouragement and training of the body of Christ. His growth ultimately became a great asset to the Kingdom of God.  Preached by Jared Kress on October 15th, 2023.  Acts 18:24-28.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/l...

After a string of shorter missionary stays, Paul is able to remain a year and a half in Corinth and invest in the largest city in Greece because he is supported by partners in ministry.  Preached by Jared Kress on October 8th, 2023.  Acts 18:1-11.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbyw...

Paul gets the opportunity to share the gospel with the cultural elites of the Areopagus and challenges their worldview while masterfully using concepts that they would understand.  Preached by Jared Kress on October 1st, 2023.  Acts 17:22-31.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods....

The overwhelming number of idols in Athens provokes Paul to begin proclaiming Jesus in the marketplace, which would set up his forthcoming sermon in the Areopagus.  Preached by Jared Kress on September 24th, 2023.  Acts 17:16-21.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Fo...

Pastor Jared discusses an often overlooked element of good preaching and cultural engagement: timeliness.  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.b...

In a short time, Paul experiences three different responses to the gospel as he travels between Thessalonica and Berea. Preached by Jared Kress on September 17th, 2023.  Acts 17:1-15.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

This story starts and ends with rejoicing and the common denominator is the possession of Christ.  Preached by Jared Kress on September 10th, 2023.  Acts 16:25-34.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemp...

Everyone is fine with Christianity until it starts to shake up society and hold evil to account. This is exactly what Christ intended for the gospel to do.  Preached by Jared Kress on September 3rd, 2023.  Acts 16:16-24.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us o...

The Lord will sometimes lead you exactly where He wants through the avenue of closed doors.  Preached by Jared Kress on August 27th, 2023.  Acts 16:6-15.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Follow us online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis  Insta...

In a fallen world, division and disunity will happen even amongst believers. However, nothing can prohibit us from the mission and the calling to which we are called.  Preached by Jared Kress on August 20th, 2023.  Acts 15:36-41.  Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirbywoods.org/live.  Fo...

Sometimes well-intentioned people try to help the cause of Christ by adding additional rules and requirements to Christianity, but this can hurt the simplicity and clarity of the gospel.  Preached by Jared Kress on August 13th, 2023.  Acts 15:1-19.   Part of our series in the Book of Acts, "Church on Mission."  Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis or https://www.kirb...