Kirby Woods Podcast

King Herod enters the story with a desire to do great harm to the church, waging an attack on the Apostles. However, God shows who is truly in control as He delivers Peter from prison a second time. 
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Peter wrestles with the idea that the Gentiles can receive the Holy Spirit and join the church just like the Jews. God ordains the meeting with a centurion named Cornelius to teach this powerful less…

In this third session, Aaron talks about the Christian mind: about how Paul warned us to not conform to the world, alternatively told us to be transformed by the renewal of our minds, and encouraged …

In this second session, Aaron walks through Romans 12:1, explaining what it means for the Christian life to be defined as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable, and worship. 
Part of our "DNOW: Now …

In this first session, Aaron uses the Roman's Road to define what Paul means by "the mercies of God" in Romans 12:1. 
Part of our "DNOW: Now What?" Series. 
Preached by Aaron Russell on February 17th, …

A testimony is a powerful tool to portray the grace of God in our personal lives and is an effective complement to a gospel presentation. The Apostle Paul’s personal testimony was a tool that he used…

Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern discuss the biblical concept of dominion from Genesis 1:26-28, as well as many of its modern applications. Often this concept is seen as negative, but we seek to sho…

Philip is directed by God to a divine appointment with the Ethiopian Eunuch, which can be used as a powerful teaching tool and encouragement toward our own personal evangelism efforts. 
Acts 8:26-39. 
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Philip goes to Samaria and encounters a local magician who had been accustomed to running the town, until the gospel of Jesus arrives. In this story we see a conflicted man wrestle with how Jesus doe…

In the wake of Stephen’s death comes additional persecution of the church, but God has bigger plans, and is able to use that persecution for his greater kingdom expanse and glory. 
Acts 8:1-8. 
Preache…

Pastor Jared and Aaron Russell discuss the biblical theme of the Shibboleth and its many practical applications in modern ministry. 

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Stephen approaches the witness stand and gives a message to show that the Jewish leadership are actually the ones in sin, not him. He becomes the first Christian martyr and receives the “victor’s cro…

Pastor Jared gives Aaron the Intern a pop quiz and they discuss the following topics: The Chosen TV show, Jordan B. Peterson, Cremation, The SBC, and whether to sing Bethel Music.

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Stephen was a model example for us in Scripture as a man who lived for Christ. However, doing everything correctly did not exempt him from controversy and suffering.
Acts 6:8-15.
Preached by Jared Kr…

Pastor Jared is joined by Isaac Russell and Nick Bushart to discuss common misconceptions regarding live-streaming and social media, as well as charting the general strategy for digital media at Kirb…

The early church faces its first internal conflict, which allows for an introspective moment to ask the important question, “what is best?” 
Acts 6:1-7. 
Preached by Jared Kress on January 8th, 2023.

Pastor Jared discusses and reacts to two articles from Thom Rainer and Carey Niewhof on their anticipated trends for churches in 2023.

Thom Rainer's Article: churchanswers.com/blog/ten-major-trends-f…

A new year is a wonderful time to reflect on the goodness of God while at the same time, looking ahead to His will for us in the future. If you need a “reset” this year, look at the biblical Year of …

God the Father intended to communicate very specific truths to us through the entrance of the Light of the World. 
Hebrews 1:1-4. 
Part of our "Light of the World" series. 
Preached by Jared Kress on De…

Luke 2:1-20. 
Part of our "Light of the World" series. 
Preached by Jared Kress on December 24th, 2022.