Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Perfectionism: Am I Overthinking My Faith?

Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

You’ve heard of analysis paralysis. Is overthinking and indecision hindering our spiritual walks? Practical ways to avoid paralysis and pitfalls of perfectionism in the Christian walk.

Speakers

Daniel Stearsman

Faculty/ Dean of Graduate Studies, Bear Valley Bible Institute

Daniel Stearsman is a preacher, pharmacist, and ethicist by training. After serving congregations in Florida and Georgia, he joined the faculty of Bear Valley Bible Institute in 2025 and was appointed Dean of Graduate Studies in 2026. He holds degrees from the University of Florida... Read More →

Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Meeting Room CD

Spiritual Growth

9:00am EDT

Strong Desires Don’t Excuse Weak Obedience

Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

EHA

What Scripture expects when temptation is intense.

Speakers

Greg Dismuke

Pulpit Minister, Newport News church of Christ

Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
EHA

Spiritual Growth

10:00am EDT

How to Have an Honest Conversation with God

Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Westley Hazel

Westley Hazel is the minister for the Forrest Park congregation in Valdosta, GA. He has received a Doctorate in Biblical Spirituality from Southern Seminary and Master of Divinity degree from Freed-Hardeman University. He is the author of Beyond The Tithe. Westley is married to Shelley and they have two teenage children, Evie and Deacon... Read More →

Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Spiritual Growth

11:00am EDT

An Unfruitful Christian Is an Unfaithful Christian

Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ballroom A

Examining how Scripture consistently links obedience, growth, and fruit—and why neutrality is not a biblical category.

Speakers

Joshua Cantrell

Preacher, Avondale church of Christ

Joshua Cantrell is the pulpit minister for the Avondale church of Christ in Decatur, Georgia. He is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching (2015), and Nations University (BA, 2019). He is originally from Phenix City, Alabama. He is the host of the Diligent Podcast, a work of... Read More →

Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom A

Spiritual Growth