Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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8:15am EDT

The Verses We Read Too Quickly: Do not Be Deceived (1 Corinthians 6:9-20)

Monday August 17, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT

Ballroom A

Sexual purity and identity as Scripture defines it.

Speakers

Gary Massey

Pulpit Minister, Mountain Creek Church of Christ

Gary Massey, Jr., J.D.

Gary Massey has been preaching the gospel since he was a teenager. Gary earned Bachelor degrees in Bible and History from Freed Hardeman University and a law degree from Samford University.

Between college and law school, Gary married his college sweetheart... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Textual Members

9:00am EDT

Bible Marking Class: The Bible’s Wisdom for Drama and Conflict

Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Zach Collins

Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

10:00am EDT

Two for One: Living with No Regrets - Choices You'll Thank Yourself for Later

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom A

A look at wisdom, service, courage, discipline, and faithfulness.

Speakers

Kevin Hahn

Preacher, Lake Houston church of Christ

Kevin Hahn has been preaching at the Lake Houston church of Christ since 2005. He has done mission work in India, Austria, Ukraine, and Mexico. Kevin served as a Captain in the US Air Force and is a third-generation preacher. He recently completed a Masters in Ministry at Freed-Hardeman... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

10:00am EDT

Two for One: Living with No Regrets - Choices You'll Wish You Hadn't Made

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom A

A look at purity, anger, pride, procrastination, and poor influences.

Speakers

Aaron Gallagher

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

11:00am EDT

God Hates Laziness—And Says So Repeatedly: Proverbs, Effort, and Moral Responsibility

Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Wade Webster

Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom A

Teen Boys

12:30pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: America Turns 250—What Scripture Says About Nations That Grow Old

Monday August 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

John Moore

Instructor, Bear Valley Bible Institute International and Bible Land Passages

A native of Dripping Springs, Texas, John has served as an evangelist, teacher, preacher and minister of the gospel for over 30 years. He and his wife Carla are working with Bear Valley Bible Institute International, and serve as the directors of Bible Passages, a ministry dedicated... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ballroom A

Contemporary Issues History

1:30pm EDT

Where the Spice of Life Gets Real

Monday August 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Mike Vestal

Mike has served the Westside congregation in Midland, TX for almost 25 years. He and Cherie have been married for over 40 years. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Mike has preached in meetings or lectures in 37 states and in 7 foreign countries. Mike has served as an adjunct... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

2:15pm EDT

The Faith Builder’s Guide to Failing Forward

Monday August 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom A

Everybody falls. The question is: what happens next? Using Peter’s story, this session shows how failure can become the foundation for your strongest faith.

Speakers

Matt Jones

Matthew and Nancy have been married for nearly two decades and have four beautiful daughters. He works with the Edgewood church of Christ in Columbus, GA. Matthew loves PTP deeply as it is where he heard a sermon over twenty years ago that helped him obey the gospel, and it is... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

3:00pm EDT

Covenant Renewal Moments: Reading Scripture Through Its Big Turning Points

Monday August 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

At key points in the Bible, God’s people gathered, heard His Word, and recommitted themselves to Him. From Sinai to Pentecost, these covenant renewal moments changed their future. What do they teach us about renewing our faith today?

Speakers

Dan Winkler

Monday August 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Textual

3:45pm EDT

Get Out of the Boat! Sometimes Obedience Requires Leaving What Floats (Matthew 14)

Monday August 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

David Smith

Minister, North Hamilton church of Christ

I am a native of the Chattanooga area. I spent five years in active duty military service. I am married to Ashley and we have two amazing girls: Evie Rose and Graceley. I have education from East Tennessee School of Preaching, Southern Christian/Amridge University and Liberty University... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Spiritual Growth

6:00pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: Tips for Reaching Your Family Members with the Gospel

Monday August 17, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Tagillima Esene

Minister, Honolulu church of Christ

Talofa and Aloha! My name is Lima (short for Tagiilima) and I am the husband of a great and beautiful wife, Athena. The father of six wonderful children (Annabeth, Antheia, Titus, Alethia, Athalia, and Aurora). We live on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and serve as the preaching family... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Evangelism