Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Sufficient Grace: A Christian Perspective on Chronic Illness (Part 1)

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

God provides hope, resilience, and strength in weakness for those who suffer from chronic illnesses. These lessons discuss the reason for illness and how to cope with it. This will be helpful for those who are suffering and anyone trying to encourage them.

Speakers

Drew Kizer

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Members

10:00am EDT

Sufficient Grace: A Christian Perspective on Chronic Illness (Part 2)

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Drew Kizer

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Members

11:00am EDT

Why Can't We Find Peace?

Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Kyle Butt

For the past twelve years Kyle Butt has worked at Apologetics Press. Kyle graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a B.A. in Bible and Communication and an M.A. in New Testament Studies.

He is the author or co-author of 20 books dealing with topics such as the existence of Go... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom A

Members Contemporary Issues

2:00pm EDT

Islam, the Quran, and Christianity: Who Was Muhammad and What Is Islam?

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom A

This session provides a summary of Muhammad’s life and sets forth the “Five Pillars” of Islam, including the components of Mosque worship. It also relates various aspects of Muhammad’s personal life—including his purported trip to heaven.

Speakers

Dave Miller

After working fulltime with five congregations from 1976 to 2002, including directing a
school of preaching and hosting a nationally televised program, Dave commenced work
at Apologetics Press, Inc. over 20 years ago. He is a frequent writer (more than 40
books & booklets) and speak... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom A

Doctrine

3:00pm EDT

Islam, the Quran, and Christianity: Is the Quran the Word of God?

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Ballroom A

This session provides detailed proof that the Quran has been heavily influenced by the Jewish folklore contained in the Talmud. It also examines verses from the Quran that advocate polygamy as well as the advancement of Islam via violence.

Speakers

Dave Miller

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Ballroom A

Doctrine

4:00pm EDT

Scattered Abroad Network Panel: The Book of Jude in 30 Minutes

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Michael Clarke

Recruiting & Digital Promotions (MSOP)/ Director of Operations (SAN), Memphis School of Preaching

Michael Clarke is a 2017 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching and a 2020 graduate of Amridge University (Bachelor of Ministry in Bible & Science) and a 2024 graduate of Amridge University (Master of Ministerial Leadership). He is married to Meagan (Teske), and they have one... Read More →

Wayne Rodgers

Stateside Missionary (416) / Director of Programming (SAN), 416 Ministries / Memphis School of Preaching

Wayne Rodgers, Gospel preacher and now stateside missionary. Wayne and Cindy have been married for 31 years. They have 2 sons, both married and Piper their granddaughter is their 1st grandchild and Oakland is their second. Wayne has been preaching for nearly 30 years and is a part-time... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

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