Kirby Woods Podcast

Since selfishness is a significant sign of immaturity, generosity is a key indicator of maturity. A heart inclined toward giving shows that one has transitioned from childhood to adulthood, both phys…

Being spiritually disciplined is a mark of maturity as it emphasizes the pursuit of godliness and closeness to God, even though this journey may not always be easy or natural. A relationship with God…

An important mark of maturity is being actively involved in the local church, not as a consumer but as a builder of the body. 
Preached by Jared Kress on February 9th, 2025. 
Primary Text: Selected Pas…

Pastor Jared answers a common question by explaining why churches have historically been tax exempt. 

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Discernment, or the ability to distinguish between things, is a highly valuable mark of Christian maturity. Strong discernment will allow us to stand firm against false teaching as well as order our …

Pastor Jared explores a concern that Baptist churches may be too much like America in that we consume much and manufacture little.  

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A soft heart moved by loving compassion, forgiveness, kindness, gentleness, care for others, meekness, humility, gratitude, and all fruits of the Spirit is a mark of maturity. If the natural man is s…

Christian resilience, or the ability to endure hardships without crumbling, is a key mark of maturity. As we grow in Christ, we become more resilient to the trials of life.
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Unchecked immaturity is very costly to the church over time. While there will always be new believers who need to be challenged toward maturity, entrenched immaturity cannot become the norm for the c…

Preached by Jared Kress on January 12th, 2025. 
Primary Text: Philippians 3:12-21. 

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Pastor Jared explains the Old Testament Day of Atonement from Leviticus 16 and seeks to draw connections to the ministry of Jesus as its ultimate fulfillment. 

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At the end of each year, we like to look back and thank God for everything He has done at our church. Hear testimonies from Pastor Jared and a few of our church members about the many wonderful thing…

Preached by Jared Kress on December 24th, 2024. 
Primary Text: Matthew 1:18-25 & John 1:14. 

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Pastor Jared uses a metaphor of roses in a vase to draw comparison to our current context of people desiring a return to morality, but not yet seeking the full truth of God. 

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The appearance of The Lord is deserving of our joyful singing. When Jesus is born and when Jesus returns, all creation should sing in full chorus to receive its Maker.
Preached by Jared Kress on Decem…

One of the key aspects of the Christian life is worship and adoration of the Son. The wise men provide a valuable picture of the adoration of Jesus Christ in the season of His birth. 
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Jesus entered the world He created (as a man) to restore man to God and destroy man’s great enemy. 
Preached by Jared Kress on December 8th, 2024. 
Primary Text: Hebrews 2:10-18. 

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Preached by Jared Kress on December 1st, 2024. 
Primary Text: Overview of the book of Philemon. 

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