Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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8:15am EDT

The Verses We Read Too Quickly: God Is Not Mocked (Galatians 6:7-9)

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Cliff Goodwin

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Ballroom D

Textual Members

9:00am EDT

Morning Marriage Class: The Romance of Romans--The Oddest Couple

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Jeremy Pate

Youth Publications Coordinator, Apologetics Press

Jeremy is the Youth Publications Coordinator at Apologetics Press, where he has served since 2019. He and his wife, Brooke live in Montgomery AL with their 4 children: Ava, Greta, Willa, and Prentice. Jeremy served as a full-time Youth/Family Minister for 18 years before moving to... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom D

Family

10:00am EDT

Lukan Models of Faith: Philip—A Model Leader

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Melvin Otey

Professor of Law & Preacher, Faulkner University & Perry Hill Road church of Christ

Melvin preaches for the Perry Hill Road church of Christ in Montgomery, AL, and serves as Professor of Law at Faulkner University’s Jones School of Law, where he teaches criminal law and procedure courses. He formerly worked as a trial lawyer for the Criminal Division of the... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom D

Textual

11:00am EDT

It Is More Blessed to Give Than to Receive: The Scripture

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ballroom D

This initial lesson focuses on Acts 20:32-35 and to also see the traits of the Greatest Giver of all and how we are receivers should view that which comes from God. This is part one of three—a seminar on stewardship.

Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

He’s been called “the face and voice of PTP” as well as “Mr. PTP” by so many. People recognize Jeff from his years as our emcee at Polishing the Pulpit Sevierville. Preaching over 35 years; currently serving as the speaker/director of the International Gospel Hour, the longest... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom D

Doctrine

1:30pm EDT

How to Build a Faith That Withstands a Skeptical Culture

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Jeremy Pate

Youth Publications Coordinator, Apologetics Press

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom D

Teens

2:15pm EDT

Don't Be Caught Co-signing with Sin

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Eric Garner

Evangelist, East Ridge church of Christ

Eric D. Garner is a native of Chattanooga, TN and privileged to be married to his beautiful wife Daljuania (Del-wana) who blessed him with two wonderful and lovely daughters, Aiyana (I-yana), and Leilani (Lay-lani). He began preaching the gospel of Christ in 2009 and served the Avondale... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom D

Members Spiritual Growth

3:00pm EDT

Lukan Models of Faith: Zacchaeus—A Model Prospect

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Melvin Otey

Professor of Law & Preacher, Faulkner University & Perry Hill Road church of Christ

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom D

Textual Evangelism

3:45pm EDT

The Psalm with Tear Stains on It (Psalm 34): David’s Refuge in a Humiliating Season

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom D

A raw study written after David pretended madness — a surprising context.

Speakers

Victor Eskew

Minister, OceanSide church of Christ

Victor M. Eskew grew up in Memphis, TN. He attended worship services at the Knight Arnold church of Christ. He is married to the former Kathleen Connolly of Memphis. They have three children and eight grandchildren. Victor has degrees from the University of Memphis and Amridge University... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom D

Textual