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Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 19, 2026. Main Idea:  After the destructive release of the four horsemen, the natural question arises: What about the church? Here, as the fifth seal is broken, we see that there is a special protection and promise for those slain for Christ.  Challenge:   What value do you place on living for Christ regardless of the cost?  As the fifth seal is broken, we see: 1. Those Slain for Word and Witness 2. The Cry for Virtuous Vindication 3. The Response of Pledge and Patience

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 12, 2026.  Main Idea:  The Lamb begins to open the scroll’s seals, revealing His intent to bring broad judgment upon the earth through the four horsemen. The believer, however, is encouraged to know that their suffering is not random but serves a greater purpose within God’s plan.  Challenge:   Do you see the suffering and judgment of this world as from the Lord’s throne, or as a random series of chaotic events?  Four Agents of Judgment: 1. White Horse: Conquest   2. Red Horse: War   3. Black Horse: Economics 4. Pale Horse: Pestilence 5. What does it mean? ------- 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://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on April 5, 2026.  Main Idea:  Every barrier between Jesus’ death and resurrection was eliminated when He emerged from the tomb alive. The resurrection of Jesus is an undeniable truth that must be acknowledged.  Challenge:   What barriers are you putting between you and Jesus? Isn’t the same God who rolled away the stone, scared the soldiers, broke the seal, and revealed the truth of the gospel worthy of your life and devotion?    Four Barriers to the Resurrection that Christ Overcame 1. A Physical Barrier: The Stone 2. A Fearsome Barrier: The Soldiers 3. A Forensic Barrier: The Seal 4. A Faith Barrier: The Story ----- 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://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 29, 2026.  Main Idea:  Jesus began Holy Week with the well-deserved shout of loud “Hosannas,” only to have the Pharisees try to silence the praise. Jesus, however, was on a path that could not be stopped. His name will be praised! Challenge:   Will you join in the shout of loud “Hosanna” praise to Jesus? Will you engage with those who seek to cover up and rebuke that praise?     In the Triumphal Entry, we see: 1. A Deserved Reception 2. An Attempted Suppression 3. An Inevitable Praise ---- 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://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 22, 2026.  Main Idea:  The worthiness of the slain Lamb calls for a complete response from all of creation. Since Heaven grants Him a sevenfold blessing, we must give Him a sevenfold reply. Challenge:   How can our lives show that Jesus has our power, wealth, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing? Where might we be holding back? Jesus Already Has, Yet Still Deserves: 1. Power 2. Wealth 3. Wisdom 4. Might 5. Honor 6. Glory 7. Blessing --- 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://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on Wednesday Evening, March 19, 2026.

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 15, 2026.  Main Idea:  The most significant event in history calls for a new worship song to be sung to express its greatness.  Challenge: Christ offers us so much that is new and better. Are you still living the “old life” with “old clothes?” Have you put on the new self to match the new song that we sing?  Three New Things: 1. New Celebration 2. New Transaction 3. New People    1. Gentile Inheritance    2. Kingdom    3. Priesthood

Preached by Jared Kress on Wednesday Evening, March 11, 2026. 

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 8, 2026.  Main Idea:  A dramatic scene unfolds in heaven, and history is at stake. How will sin be punished, and how will the saints be vindicated in their suffering? The only answer is Jesus.  Challenge:  What inferior and unworthy things do we believe can answer the great questions of life?  In the search for one worthy, we see: 1. Sorrow Over a Sealed Scroll (v1-4) 2. Symbolism of a Standing Sacrifice (v5-6) 3. Securing the Sovereign Settlement (v7) --------- 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://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Preached on Wednesday Night, March 4th, 2026

Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on March 1, 2026.  Main Idea:  Despite what it may look or feel like in our daily suffering, there is a throne in heaven surrounded by indescribable majesty. Yahweh is our Lord and God, and one day His throne will be transferred from heaven to earth.   Challenge:  Align your praise today to match the heavenly reality. Be comforted, knowing that no earthly king or power is seated on the throne.  In the throne room of heaven, we see: 1. The Majesty of the Throne Room 2. The Ministry of the Throne Room 3. The Message of the Throne Room -----  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://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Preached on Wednesday Night, Feb. 25, 2026 by Jared Kress

Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 22, 2026 Title: What is Biblical Worship? Text: Psalm 98 Main Idea:  Biblical worship is the antidote to a passionless, numb, weary soul. Our passion and joy are connected to our worship.  Challenge:  Do you live a life of passion and joy that is founded in worship?   Three characteristics of biblical worship: 1. Responsive 2. Expressive 3. Collective

Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 15, 2026.  Music is an incredibly powerful force that can be used for good or evil, and it is a unique instrument in the worship of God. Today, we will examine the inescapability of music in our universe, its power, and how it can be used as God intended.  May we understand the power of music as a God-given tool, and commit to using it for His glory.  As we consider the inescapability of music in the universe, we see: 1. The Ubiquity of Music     1. Man’s Song     2. Nature’s Song     3. Angels’ Song     4. Jesus’ Song     5. God’s Song 2. The Power of Music:     1. Peace for Saul     2. Prophecy for Elisha     3. Prisoner’s Song     4. Permanent Praise ------ 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://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com