Kirby Woods Podcast
Welcome to the podcast of Kirby Woods Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Our Senior Pastor is Jared Kress. Here, you can listen to the weekly sermon audio of the latest messages from the pulpit, as well as the newest episodes of "Off Script with Pastor Jared." Please share this podcast with your friends and family. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating or review!
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This was a special service wherein we concluded 2025 with a celebration of all God has done through Kirby Woods. There were 5 testimonies of church members, as well as a recap of the year from Pastor Jared, followed by a time of prayer.
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This Christmas Eve messages looks at the primary text that Charles Wesley was inspired by to write "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus."
Preached on December 24th, 2025, by Jared Kress.
Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.
Primary Text: Haggai 2:7
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Mary, the mother of Jesus, had a front-row seat to many of the remarkable revelations about His birth. She probably knew more about Him than almost anyone else.
Preached on December 21st, 2025, by Jared Kress.
Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.
Primary Text: Selected Texts (Topical)
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The Christmas carol “What Child is This?” uniquely blends the theological ideas of Christ as the Word and Christ as the Lamb. Jesus is the eternal Word of God who became flesh, and that very flesh would endure nails and spears for me and for you.
Preached on December 14th, 2025, by Jared Kress.
Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.
Primary Text: John 1 (Overview)
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This message is the last part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods.
Preached on December 10th, 2025 by Michael Russell.
Series: The Book of 1 Timothy.
Primary Text: 1 Timothy 6:12-17.
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The branch that shoots out from the stump of Jesse is a picture of what the birth of Christ would mean for the world, both in His first and second coming.
Preached on December 7th, 2025, by Jared Kress.
Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.
Primary Text: Isaiah 11:1-10
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This message is part of our Wednesday night series through the book of 1 Timothy, taught by the men of Kirby Woods.
Preached on December 3rd, 2025 by John Jones.
Series: The Book of 1 Timothy.
Primary Text: 1 Timothy 5.
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“O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin and enter in; be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!”
Preached on November 30th, 2025 by Dillon Patrick.
Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2.
Primary Text: Micah 5:1-6.
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Two consecutive lessons from Jesus reveal the path to living with gratitude: expect nothing for yourself, give joyfully to others. This model of self-sacrifice will foster maturity and a heart of thanksgiving.
Preached on November 23rd, 2025 by Jared Kress.
Series: Thanksgiving 2025.
Primary Text: Luke 17:7-19.
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Pastor Jared talks with Dr. Jim Collier about the pressing questions relating to the study of Revelation and broader eschatology. Jim is a pastor of FBC Concord, NC and a former pastor of Kirby Woods Baptist Church. He has studied Revelation and preached it in a local church setting. We hope you will enjoy hearing a local church pastor wrestle with the difficult questions of Revelation and prophetic interpretation.
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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 19th, 2025 by Lucian Hamlet.
Series: The Book of 1 Timothy.
Primary Text: 1 Timothy 4:6-16.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb discuss the recent resurgence of gambling via sports betting, and give the Southern Baptist response through a biblical lens.
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