Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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8:10am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): Flawed Reasoning Results in Flawed Worship (1 Kings 12:33)

Sunday August 16, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT

Fearing what would happen if the citizens of his newly formed kingdom traveled for worship to the territory of the king they once served, Jeroboam instituted a new form of worship that would keep his people nearer to home. The Bible says that this worship was "devised in his own heart" (1 Kings 12:33). What should have been in Jeroboam's heart, and what should be in ours as we worship God today?

Speakers

Patrick Swayne

Patrick Swayne served as a part-time then full-time minister domestically (2003-2007) before transitioning to mission work in Australia (2008-2012). There, he met and later married Chantelle Herd (2009); the Lord has granted them four children (Ezekiel, Ezra, Elijah, and Esther... Read More →

Sunday August 16, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT
Meeting Room B

Bible Class Textual

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): The Best Evangelism Gives a Glimpse of the Life One Can Have in Jesus

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT

Meeting Room B

Speakers

Paul Sain

Paul Sain, author of twenty books, including Ready Reference For Growing Christians (over 500,000 to date in nine languages). Extensive radio and television work (including producing various programs for GBN as well as speaking on this network for six years). Preached first sermon in 1961. Owns Sain Publications (publisher of brotherhood books, since 1971). Deve... Read More →

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Meeting Room B

Bible Class Evangelism

2:15pm EDT

Breaking Through the Spiritual Rut: Using Paul’s Momentum

Sunday August 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Meeting Room B

Spiritual ruts are inevitable, but they aren’t final. This session uses Paul’s high-velocity ministry as a roadmap for finding your second wind. This session will identify what stalls growth and apply Paul’s "press toward the goal" mindset to regain your drive. Move from spiritual idleness to unstoppable momentum.

Speakers

Elliot Hamm

Elliot Hamm has served in ministry since 2016. He began by working with congregations in his hometown of Hohenwald, Tennessee. After graduating from the Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies, he entered full-time ministry and has served congregations in Tennessee... Read More →

Elliot Hamm 8.16 Breaking Through the Spiritual Rut Using Pauls Momentum.pptx pdf

Elliot Hamm 8.16 Practical Rut Breaker Handout pdf

Sunday August 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Meeting Room B

Spiritual Growth

3:00pm EDT

Helping Families Heal After Betrayal or Infidelity

Sunday August 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Meeting Room B

How trust is rebuilt over time with truth, accountability, and grace.

Speakers

David Looney

About Dr. David Looney… He is a native of Memphis, Tennessee and has lived in Jackson, Tennessee, since 2016. He has been married to his wife Kay for over 40 years. They have two daughters, Hope and Paige and her husband Cody. His oldest daughter, Hope, was diagnosed with autism... Read More →

Sunday August 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Meeting Room B

Elders Family