Kirby Woods Podcast

Jeremiah provided a desperately needed correction to the mindset of Judah’s exiles in Babylon. They were believing the lies of local prosperity prophets that the captivity was ending soon, but Jeremiah knew that God had appointed 70 years of captivity before a complete restoration was to occur. 
Part of our "Misunderstood" series. 
Jeremiah 29:1-14. 
Preached by Jared Kress on August 28th, 2022.

Pastor Jared looks at the commonly quoted verse Matthew 18:20 and its surrounding context to help understand the meaning of “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am with them.” 
Part of our "Misunderstood" series.

We can rest in the sovereign power of God only when we understand who He is and what He has done. 
Part of our "Misunderstood" series. 
Psalm 46. 
Preached by Jared Kress on August 21st, 2022.

Pastor Jared explains the common misunderstanding about the phrase “money is the root of all evil” from a biblical perspective. 
Part of our "Misunderstood" series.

In situations where The Word of God is not being proclaimed and applied, the people will throw off all restraint and live recklessly. Do not cut yourself off from strong prophetic application of God’s Word in your life. Learn how to study God’s Word and to hear from Him so that your life doesn’t devolve into lawlessness. 
Part of our "Misunderstood" series.
Proverbs 29:18. 
Preached by Jared Kress on August 14th, 2022.

Pastor Jared continues in the theme of our Misunderstood series and looks at the likely source of the phrase “God will not give you any more than you can handle” from 1 Corinthians 10:13. 
Part of our "Misunderstood" series.

Paul had lived a life full of abundance and suffering, but it was the strength provided in Christ which allowed him to endure any possible situation with contentedness. May we all live a life of Christ strengthened contentedness, able to endure the highest highs and the lowest lows with faith and perseverance. 
Part of our "Misunderstood" series.
Philippians 4:10-13. 
Preached by Jared Kress on August 7th, 2022.

As Israel was preparing to cross into the promised land, two of its tribes made a strange request to Moses; they wanted to settle down outside the promised land. Moses is greatly concerned with the discouraging effect this would have on the other tribes. In what ways might our apathy and dedication to comfort provide a spirit of discouragement to our church family? 
Part 13 of our series, "In The Wilderness." 
Number 32. 
Preached by Jared Kress on July 31st, 2022. 

There are many parallels between Jesus and Israel's time in the wilderness in the Bible. In this message, Kevin breaks down 3 ways that Jesus succeeded where Israel failed. 
Part of our Sunday night Table Talk series. 
Matthew 4:1-11. 
Preached by Kevin Watts on July 31st, 2022. 

Pastor Jared and Aaron the Intern discuss the modern Christian trend of looking favorably upon persecution and even longing for it. Does persecution purify the church or does it stamp out the church?