2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Wade Webster - Lessons from the Shadows: Christ in the Old Testament -- The Ladder Between Heaven and Earth (Genesis 28:10–17)

Jacob saw a ladder reaching into heaven — but Jesus said, “You will see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” (John 1:51).

Christ is the bridge between earth’s need and heaven’s mercy.

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Daniel Webster - How to Handle Toxic People Like Jesus Did

Jesus was remarkably compassionate—but He was never naive. Jesus interacted with manipulative, hostile, and harmful people. What does His example show teens navigating school, social media, and relationships today? We will talk about boundaries, courage, wisdom, and when love looks like confrontation—or distance. The aim is to help teens be Christlike without becoming doormats.

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Kevin Rutherford - What to Do When Your Faith Begins to Waver

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Branyon May - The Fine-Tuned Universe: Parameters, Probabilities, and Providence

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Trent Kennedy - “God Knows My Heart”: The Most Misused Excuse in the Religious World

Do people excuse their actions and blame their motives? Do we? While intentions are important, are they the most important thing? Can our hearts deceive us? This lesson will consider religious excuses, personal rationalization, and biblical answers.

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Steven Ford - What Men Miss When They Try to Go Through Life Alone

This session will show what men can learn from David and Jonathan, who practiced loyalty, honesty, and spiritual support.

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Kerry Duke - Challenges to Faith: Finding a Faithful Congregation

This problem is common. Preachers may say they would just start another congregation. But for many the answer is not so simple. This class will give biblical principles on this troubling question.

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Doug Burleson - Seeking the Same Page: What Is the "Church Treasury" and How Should it Be Used?

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Cameron Freeman - Hot Button Issues: The Death of Discernment -- How Christians Became Easy to Fool

Social media theology, false teachers, and “feel-good” Christianity — training Christians to test every spirit again.

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Thumb Drive Singing

Led by: Robbie Rhodes, Tommy Johnson

For those who love to sing, this session will consist of public domain songs we can duplicate on the thumb drive.