2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Joe Wells - “Convince Me”: Entertainment Choices Can Cost Me My Soul

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Kerry Duke - Is Temptation Fair?

We know Satan tempts us, but why does it have to be so hard? Why does it come at the worst possible time? The devil doesn't fight fair, but a letter to a troubled church will help us face this challenge.

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Wade Webster - Bible Villains: Haman -- The Gallow Architect

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Luke Griffin - Roman Emperors from A to Z (Augustus to Zeno): Claudius

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Cliff Goodwin - Amazing Grace—Misunderstood: The Law of Liberty — Not License (James 1:25)

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Caleb Rutherford - Powerful Psalms: The Fulfillment of Forgiveness (Psalm 32)

Have you ever wondered what David felt, after he received the forgiveness of God? This session takes a deep dive into Psalm 32, and explores how David felt, on the other side of his penitent heart.

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Billy Hayes - Worship: Our Wonderful and Weighty Responsibility

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Kyle Butt - How Jesus, Paul, and the Prophets Used Logic—And Why We Should, Too

There is a prevalent idea circulating in religious groups that Christianity is not based on reason and logic, but on faith and belief. In reality, biblical faith and belief should never be separated from proper reasoning and logical thinking. Paul stated that he spoke the words of "truth and reason" (Acts 26:25). "Truth" is how things really are. "Reason" is correct thinking about the truth. Christians are called to hold firmly to both.

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Kelvin Pugh - Nehemiah’s Wall and the Critics in the Cheap Seats (Nehemiah 4)

2026 Polishing the Pulpit Branson Men

Keden Shrum - What De-escalation in Law Enforcement Has Taught Me About Peacemaking

This session will explore how the skills used in law enforcement to de-escalate tense situations translate into gentleness, patience, and conflict resolution in the church.