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Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026
Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026
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Tuesday
, August 18
Atrium
7:55am •
Early Bird Atrium Singing and Prayer
8:00pm •
Atrium Singing
Ballroom A
8:15am •
The Verses We Read Too Quickly: Let Your Yes Be Yes (Matthew 5:33-37)
9:00am •
Two for One: Two Kings, Two Choices, David—The Rise of a Pursuing Heart
9:00am •
Two for One: Two Kings, Two Choices, Saul—The Collapse of a Compromised Heart
10:00am •
Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Faith and Technology
11:00am •
The Manifold Wisdom of God
12:30pm •
Hurry Back Session: Tough Conversations — Am I On the Brink of Burnout?
1:30pm •
When Heaven Interrupted Earth: The Earthquake at Midnight (Acts 16:25–34)
2:15pm •
“The Sons of God” in Genesis 6: What Does the Text Actually Say?
3:00pm •
Apathy: The Quiet Killer of Christianity (Romans 12:11)
3:45pm •
Things the Bible Never Apologizes For: Exclusive Truth Claims
6:00pm •
Hurry Back Session: Healing Religious Trauma—When Church Hurts Instead of Helps
Ballroom B
8:15am •
Unearthing Islam: What Archaeology Reveals About Islamic Claims
9:00am •
In Their Sandals (Series): Paul in Athens
10:00am •
How to Stop Making Life Harder Than It Has to Be
11:00am •
When Heaven Interrupted Earth: The Light on the Damascus Road (Acts 9:1–9)
12:30pm •
Hurry Back Session: High Society, Low Sobriety — Thinking Biblically About Marijuana in a Relaxed Culture
1:30pm •
The Day You Stop Playing It Safe . . .
2:15pm •
The Gospel According to John: That You May Believe—Why John Tells the Story the Way He Does (John 20:30-31)
3:00pm •
You Are Not Their Judge—And That’s a Relief (Romans 14:4)
3:45pm •
Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Friends, Influence, and Belonging
6:00pm •
Hurry Back Session: Are the Red Letters More Important than the Others?
Ballroom C
8:15am •
What Scripture Says to People Who Are Trying, Failing, and Trying Again (Proverbs 24:16; 1 John 1:7)
9:00am •
Truth Without Harshness; Grace Without Compromise (How Scripture Holds Both Together)
10:00am •
The Lord Is in His Holy Temple
11:00am •
Three for One: Does How I Dress Really Matter?
11:00am •
Three for One: Dating as Discipleship, not Entertainment
11:00am •
Three for One: Help! When “Friendship” Becomes Toxic
1:30pm •
Faith Beyond Words and the Difference Between Saying and Doing (Matthew 7:21–23)
2:15pm •
When Ministry Stress Comes Home . . . Help for the Preacher's Family
3:00pm •
Two for One: The Freedom of Forgiveness
3:00pm •
Two for One: Living in Grace Without Taking It for Granted
3:45pm •
Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health and the Christian Faith
6:00pm •
Hurry Back Session: Answering Difficult Questions: How to Convert Your Mate?
Ballroom D
8:15am •
In the Shadow of the Cross: Overcoming Discouragements (Matthew 11:1-30)
9:00am •
Morning Marriage Class: The Romance of Romans—The Gift of Grace
10:00am •
Studies in 1 Samuel: God in a Box
11:00am •
Defending the Bible Against False Charges: The Bible is Full of Violence, Genocide, Prejudice, and Injustice, Often Commanded by God; and Has Been Used by Christians to Justify More Violence and Oppression
1:30pm •
Studies in 1 Samuel: Misconceptions About God
2:15pm •
Satan’s Go-to Temptation Against You: Finding and Combating Satan’s Attack Strategies
3:00pm •
What Does It Mean to “Work Out Your Own Salvation”?—A Study of Philippians 2:12
3:45pm •
Running on Empty: What to Do When You’re Working In Ministry but Feel Like You’re Losing Your Soul
8:30pm •
Pre-Teen Late Night: Magic Show With Dustin McCrickard
Concourse Tables
9:00am •
Getting the Congregation Involved in Evangelism That Works (Sign-up Required)
10:00am •
Getting the Congregation Involved in Evangelism That Works (Sign-up Required)
1:30pm •
Sermon Outlines: Some of My Favorites
2:30pm •
Singles Hangout
4:30pm •
Singles Hangout
8:00pm •
Bedtime Devotional for Children (Ages 2-9)
8:30pm •
PTP-University: Hangout
EHA
9:00am •
What Happens When Christians Stop Expecting God to Do Anything
10:00am •
The Chain of Consequence: How One Compromise Leads to Another (James 1:14–15; Galatians 5:9)
11:00am •
How to Complicate Obedience Without Realizing You’re Doing It
1:30pm •
The Most Controversial Thing Jesus Ever Said: "I Am the Son of God" (John 10:36)
2:15pm •
21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Keep Hope Alive When Cynicism Feels Safer
3:00pm •
What the Soul Behind You in the Judgment Day Line Wants You to Say Now
3:45pm •
Brainstorming Panel: Why Kids Quit Loving the Church—and How to Change It
6:30pm •
Congregational Singing
6:55pm •
Welcome (Emcee)
6:55pm •
Opening Prayer
7:00pm •
Bring a Friend Night: Jesus, the Cardiologist—He Heals the Heart (Psalm 51:10)
7:40pm •
Invitation / Responses / Closing Prayer
EHB
9:00am •
Bees in the Bible: Sweeter than Honey (Psalm 119:103)
1:30pm •
Bees in the Bible: The Lion Beehive (Judges 14)
2:30pm •
Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at Your Own Pace
Hidden Trails Restaurant
8:30pm •
Singles Hangout
Hotel Cades Cove
9:00am •
Rachel: When Desire Outruns Contentment
10:00am •
Why the Canon of Scripture Matters More than Many Christians Realize
11:00am •
Fine Tuning: Premillenialism
1:30pm •
Creativity and the Christian
2:15pm •
Do I Have the Humility to Receive Correction and Grow?
3:00pm •
Peace That Passes All Understanding!
3:45pm •
The Danger of Pride in Ministry and the Power of True Servanthood
Hotel Deep Creek
9:00am •
If Jesus Were to Come Back for Just One Day . . .
10:00am •
Things the Bible Never Apologizes For: Judgment as Moral Necessity
11:00am •
Strength Without Discipline Is Dangerous: Power, Anger, Sexuality, and the Necessity of Self-control
1:30pm •
Handling Conflict Without Cruelty in the Marriage
2:15pm •
What 40 Years as a Fireman Taught Me About Leadership in the Church
3:00pm •
Digging up the Bible’s Bad Guys
3:45pm •
What Is a Proverbs 31 Man, and Why Have We Never Heard of Him?
Manager's Showroom (1)
9:00am •
Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling (By Appointment)
10:00am •
Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling (By Appointment)
2:00pm •
Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling (By Appointment)
3:00pm •
Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling (By Appointment)
Manager's Showroom (2)
9:00am •
Preacher's Wife Renewal (By Appointment)
10:00am •
Preacher's Wife Renewal (By Appointment)
2:00pm •
Preacher Renewal (By Appointment)
3:00pm •
Preacher Renewal (By Appointment)
Meeting Room A
9:00am •
How to Build a Youth Ministry That Feeds the Whole Church
10:00am •
Why Saying the Right Thing the Wrong Way Still Makes It the Wrong Thing
11:00am •
How Do the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Help in Mission Work?
1:30pm •
Train Like the Test Is Coming: Strategic Preparation for Faithful Leadership Under Pressure
2:15pm •
Future Leaders Workshop - Class 2
Meeting Room B
9:00am •
Bridging the Gap: How Deacons Strengthen Communication Between Elders and Members
10:00am •
Three Things Jesus Did with His Last Breath
11:00am •
Turning Visitors into Family: Simple Systems That Work Even with 20 Members
1:30pm •
Longing for His Appearing: Rekindling the Early Church’s Hope
2:15pm •
How to Climb Without Falling in Love with the Ladder
3:00pm •
Leading Little Hearts When You Feel Spiritually Tired (Isaiah 40:29–31)
3:45pm •
What Christians Owe One Another
Meeting Room CD
9:00am •
Why God's Boundaries Bless, not Burden (1 John 5:3)
10:00am •
Understanding God’s Timing in a Hurry-up World
11:00am •
Raising Children to Love and Obey God, not Just Love Their Parents
12:30pm •
Hurry Back Session: What to Do if You Know Before the Elders Do
1:30pm •
Cities of the Apostle Paul - Corinth
2:15pm •
Between the Testaments 3: Ptolemaic Egypt
3:00pm •
Defending the Bible Against False Charges: The Bible Was Written by Ancient and Primitive People, and Has No Value to Modern People Anymore
3:45pm •
The Most Effective Ways to Get Contacts
Off-Site
11:30am •
HTH School of Evangelism Meet and Greet
8:30pm •
Teen Late Night: Sevier Air
TBA
8:30pm •
Singles Hangout
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