Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2025: Full Schedule

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8:20am EDT

Does the Evidence REALLY Support Human Evolution? (Part 1): The Fossil Evidence

Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:20am - 8:50am EDT

Many ardent evolutionists are apparently unaware of the fact that, according to experts, not only is human evolution unsubstantiated, but that the evidence stands against it. While a person has the freedom to continue to believe it, he should realize that he must maintain a blind faith in order to do so. The fossil evidence does not support human evolution.

Speakers

Jeff Miller

Scientist, Apologetics Press

Dr. Miller holds multiple degrees in the physical sciences, including an earned Ph.D. in Bio-Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University, with an emphasis in Navigation and Control of Biological Systems. He has published research internationally in peer-reviewed, technical science... Read More →

Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:20am - 8:50am EDT
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Evidence

9:00am EDT

Saved to Serve for an Eternal Reward

Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Let us talk about heaven and a plan to go there. No matter what else you may accomplish in life, if you miss heaven, you are a failure.

Speakers

Robby Eversole, Sr.

Robby is married to the former Cathy Perkins of Bridgeport, AL. for 26 years; they have two children, Holly and Robb - four grandchildren. He has been preaching for 36 years – Preached at Pennville church of Christ for 25 years as of 2022.He has campaigned in Jamaica, Antiqua, Montserrat... Read More →

Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
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Members

9:40am EDT

Two for One: Coming Home Sunday

Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT

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Come and learn about "Coming Home Sunday" and other congregational days that might work where you are.

Speakers

David Sproule

Evangelist, Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ

David Sproule is a native Floridian, born and raised in West Palm Beach. He attended Freed-Hardeman University, graduating with a degree in Bible. While at Freed-Hardeman, he met and married Traci Smith. David has been preaching the gospel since 1994, serving congregations... Read More →

Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
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Ministry

9:40am EDT

Two for One: Ten Big Days That Can Lead to Impressive Church Growth

Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT

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Speakers

Larry Acuff

Born in Chattanooga, TN July 30, 1940Currently serves as preacher and elder of the Lithia Springs Church of Christ.Graduated:Red Bank High SchoolFaulkner University, A.A. degreeTennessee Tech University, B.S. degreeIn 2014 selected as Honorary Alumnus of Memphis School of PreachingMarried... Read More →

Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
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Ministry

10:20am EDT

Not A Kids’ Story (Series): Crossing the Red Sea

Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:20am - 10:50am EDT

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God led Israel out of bondage via a path that required them to rely on Him, a dark and stormy event that began with the threat of death and ended with the death of the threat, with lessons that still echo for souls seeking to escape slavery to temptation, sin, and addiction. Has our understanding of one of Scripture’s most familiar events grown since we first learned about them in a children’s Bible class?

Speakers

Scott Cain

Preacher; MSOP Instructor, Forest Hill church of Christ

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 →

Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
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Doctrine

11:00am EDT

Faith that Removes Roofs—Removing Obstacles to the Blessings of Jesus Christ

Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

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There are many hindrances as we serve the good Lord. Let us identify them and look at how to overcome them.

Speakers

Robby Eversole, Sr.

Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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Textual

1:15pm EDT

Jesse, the Father of David

Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:15pm - 1:45pm EDT

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Little is much when God is in it. This session reflects on the contributions of one the world might deem too old or too insignificant.

Speakers

Celine Sparks

speaker/author/instructor/humorist

Celine Sparks is the author of Whatever Happened to Fried Chicken?, How to Train Your Dragon, Because I Said So, and most recently, If Mama Ain’t Happy . She served as the humorist for Christian Woman magazine, and has freelanced for a number of other publications. She is the special... Read More →

Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
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Women

2:00pm EDT

The Sacrifice of Singing

Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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Do Christians have to sing? Should singing be a "sacrifice"? If so, in what way(s)? This lesson will explore the Bible’s answers to these questions, giving us an overview of what God expects from His people when we worship Him in song.

Speakers

Jeremy Pate

Youth Publications Coordinator, Apologetics Press

Jeremy is the Youth Publications Coordinator at Apologetics Press, where he has served since 2019. He and his wife, Brooke live in Montgomery AL with their 4 children: Ava, Greta, Willa, and Prentice. Jeremy served as a full-time Youth/Family Minister for 18 years before moving to... Read More →

Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Spiritual Growth