Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

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

How can we really know what the temple was like when Jesus was there? Examining ancient sources, the bible, geography, and the discoveries of archaeology to recreate the temple.

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 →

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

Evidence

10:00am EDT

The Big Picture of Scripture: A 30,000-foot View

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

Hotel Deep Creek

Many of us learned to sing “Jesus Loves Me” long before we really knew who Jesus is. That can be good, but it can also cause problems. We often study the Bible backward. We start with the New Testament and only later, if ever, get around to the Old Testament. That is not how the Bible was written, and it is not how God’s people first studied it. They knew the Old Testament well, which helped them understand the New Testament! Join us for a one-sermon summary of the Bible as we walk through the Old Testament, tracing concepts like “church,” “gospel,” and “Jesus” long before the manger or the cross. By the end of the study, you will be able to open your Bible and know the story that ties it all together.

Speakers

Matt Wallin

House to House Heart to Heart

I have worked with House to House Heart to Heart since 2006, where I have overseen production and promotions of the House to House magazine. I currently serve as the Director of Promotions.

I received a business degree and a Bible degree from Faulkner University and a Masters in Management from Troy University. After graduating from Faulkner I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, so I moved to China to live with a friend who was serving as a missionary. While I was there... Read More →

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

Textual

11:00am EDT

Digging into Revelation: Archaeology and the Seven Cities of Asia Minor

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

Hotel Deep Creek

This lesson will highlight details from archaeology and how they impact our understanding of the biblical text of Revelation 2-3. This not only gives us details about the first-century world but leads to spiritual insights for believers today.

Speakers

Dewayne Bryant

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

Evidence

1:30pm EDT

When Heaven Interrupted Earth: The Trumpet That Will Sound (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18)

Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

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 →

Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Textual

2:15pm EDT

God’s Design for Women Teaching Women and How We Should Be Practicing This in Our Local Churches

Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Donna Faughn

Donna Faughn was born and raised in Metropolis, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University and obtained a degree in Communication in 1970. In that same year she married Jim Faughn. They have been married for 52 years. Jim is a retired minister and one of the elders... Read More →

Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Women

3:00pm EDT

The Importance of Spiritual Self-care for Elders' Wives

Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Laura Boyd

Married since 1976 to Brooks Boyd. He is a gospel preacher and an elder.
We have been working with the Glencoe church of Christ, in Glencoe, Alabama since January 2018.
We have four children and ten grandchildren.
I graduated from Freed-Hardeman University in 1977, then from Gadsd... Read More →

Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Women