Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

What Happens When Christians Stop Expecting God to Do Anything

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Prayer becomes routine when expectation fades. This session addresses quiet unbelief and the biblical call to hope, ask, and wait.

Speakers

B. J. Clarke

Director, MSOP

If you would love to learn the Book, and learn how to preach the Book (tuition free) at the Memphis School of Preaching, I would love to talk to you about how you can do just that!

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
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Members

10:00am EDT

The Chain of Consequence: How One Compromise Leads to Another (James 1:14–15; Galatians 5:9)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

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Sin rarely appears suddenly — it starts with reasoning that sounds “almost right.” A look at the slippery slope of small compromises.

Speakers

Caleb Colley

Pulpit Minister, North Jackson church of Christ

Caleb Colley is the pulpit minister for the North Jackson Church of Christ in Jackson, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, where he received a B.A. in communication, a B.S. in biblical studies (2006), and an M.A. in New Testament (2021). He also received a Master’s... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
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Members

11:00am EDT

How to Complicate Obedience Without Realizing You’re Doing It

Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

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How overthinking and rationalizing complicate what the Bible makes plain (Luke 6:46).

Speakers

Scott Cain

Scott preaches with the Forest Hill Church of Christ in Memphis, TN, & is an instructor & 2009 alumnus of the Memphis School of Preaching. He & Melissa married in 2003. They have three sons: Walker, Tanner, & Hunter. Scott served as the preacher with the DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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Spiritual Growth

1:30pm EDT

The Most Controversial Thing Jesus Ever Said: "I Am the Son of God" (John 10:36)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Glenn Colley

Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Members

2:15pm EDT

21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Keep Hope Alive When Cynicism Feels Safer

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

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Faith requires risk; despair requires nothing. Hope anyway (Romans 15:13).

Speakers

Austin Johnson

Preaching Minister, Florence Blvd church of Christ

Austin preaches for the Florence Blvd Church of Christ in Florence, AL. He received his B.A. in Biblical Studies and M.A. in NT Studies from Freed-Hardeman University. He and his wife Brianne have three kids, Jarrett (9), Brooks (7), and Saylee (3).

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
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Contemporary Issues

3:00pm EDT

What the Soul Behind You in the Judgment Day Line Wants You to Say Now

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

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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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
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Evangelism

3:45pm EDT

Brainstorming Panel: Why Kids Quit Loving the Church—and How to Change It

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

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Coordinator: Brandon Rader
Panelists:
• Clark Sims
• Joe Wells
• Cody Westbrook
• David Smith

Speakers

Brandon Rader

BRANDON RADER, North Lexington church of Christ, Lexington, KY.

Brandon Rader has served in numerous capacities as a member of the North Lexington church of Christ in Lexington, KY. Roles have included deacon, Bible class teacher, and mission trip coordinator. For nearly two decades, Brandon coordinated a college ministry serving young adults a... Read More →

Clark Sims

Joe Wells

Joe Wells holds an earned B.S. degree in Science along with a completion certificate
from the Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies and a Masters of Ministry
degree from Freed Hardeman University. Joe is an author of numerous books and a
frequent speaker for youth and f... Read More →

Cody Westbrook

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
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Ministry Family

6:30pm EDT

Congregational Singing

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT

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Speakers

Andy Baker

Minister, Arnold church of Christ

Andy is the pulpit preacher at the Arnold church of Christ in Arnold, Missouri. He is a former public school teacher, a former youth minister, and a former opera and musical singer. He holds a Bachelor of Music with a double major in English, and also a Master of Arts in Music Education... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT
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Singing

6:55pm EDT

Opening Prayer

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Dale Babinsky

Minister, Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ

Dale Babinsky was baptized into Christ on October 5, 1998. He and his wife Paula have one daughter, Isabella. Dale served as the Dean of Students and full-time instructor at Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies for 7 years and has preached both full-time and part-time for congregations... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
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General