Polishing the Pulpit 2025 - Branson

Polishing the Pulpit 2025 - Branson

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8:30am CDT

Studies in 2 Peter 1: Great and Precious Promises: (2 Peter 1:1-4) Cooper Creek 1/2Allen Webster

9:00am CDT

2. What Does it Mean to "Be Not Unequally Yoked Together with Unbelievers"? (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) TBA 2. What Does it Mean to "Be Not Unequally Yoked Together with Unbelievers"? (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) TBA 2. What Does it Mean to "Be Not Unequally Yoked Together with Unbelievers"? (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) TBA 2. What Does it Mean to "Be Not Unequally Yoked Together with Unbelievers"? (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) TBA 2. What Does it Mean to "Be Not Unequally Yoked Together with Unbelievers"? (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) TBA 2. What is the law of the Spirit, the law of sin and death, and the righteousness of the law - Romans 8:1-4 TBA How Can We Effectively Train and Empower Leaders to Take on More Responsibilities? TBA

9:30am CDT

Studies in 2 Peter 1: Bible Math—Learning to Add (2 Peter 1:5-7) Cooper Creek 1/2Allen Webster

10:30am CDT

Studies in Second Peter 1: Making Sure (2 Peter 1:8-15) Cooper Creek 1/2Allen Webster

11:30am CDT

Studies in 2 Peter 1: Are We Following Cunningly Devised Fables? (2 Peter 1:16-21) Cooper Creek 1/2Allen Webster

1:30pm CDT

The Proven Path to Good Mental Health Cooper Creek 3Joe Wells The Scary Verses: Each One of Us Will Give an Account (Romans 14:12) Ballroom BEric Owens An Elder's Perspective on Evangelism Compton FerryKeno Shrum The New Self for a Better Marriage (Session One): Denying Self; Rooted in Jesus Short Creek 4John Moore Bridging the Gaps: The Generational Divide in Our Congregations Cooper Creek 1/2Doug Burleson “Convince Me” Series: Baptism Is Essential for Salvation EHAKyle Butt Straight Talk: Here’s What You Need to Know - Lawyer to Teens Fall CreekMatt Vega Superlatives of the Savior: Mightier than John the Baptist (Mark 1:7) Roark CreekRick Brumback Digging Deeper and Drawing Nearer: A Woman’s Guide to Bible Study Short Creek 2/3Kristi Rhodes Four Ways Wives Connect to Husbands Short Creek 1Cindy Rodgers

2:00pm CDT

My Favorite Sermon: Speaker choose topic ADD TITLE? Boston FerryKevin Hahn

2:15pm CDT

What Does Ongoing Sin Say about Us? Cooper Creek 3Kevin Rhodes The Scary Verses: It Is Impossible to Renew the Hardened (Hebrews 6:4-6) Ballroom BMike Vestal When Jesus Puts Death to Death . . . Cooper Creek 1/2Greg Dismuke Training the Saved to Teach the Lost Roark CreekJohn Garza Good Enough Is Never Good Enough Compton FerryClark Sims Words Every Christian Should Know: Word Ballroom AAnde Zimmerman Hot Button Issues: LGBTQ+ Inclusion Issues at the Local Church Level EHACameron Freeman Straight Talk: Here’s What You Need to Know - Counselor to Teens Fall CreekDavid Looney Go Deep! How Original Languages Help Clarify Our Understanding of Spiritual Concepts: Yahweh (Jehovah, LORD) Short Creek 4Justin Rogers Mother to Mother: What Could We Be Doing Better? Short Creek 1Heather Hahn What Looking Back to the Cross Will Do for You: Part 1 Short Creek 2/3Erin Tanner

3:00pm CDT

Go Deep! The Words of Salvation: Redemption Ballroom BDan Winkler Congregational Evangelism Seminar: Seven Effective Evangelism Methods Roark CreekRob Whitacre Bridging the Gaps: The Racial Divide in Our Communities and Congregations Cooper Creek 1/2Ed DeBerry 21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Be in the Moment EHAMike Hixson Kick Off: Background of the Sermon/Trasfondo del Sermón Compton FerryMarlon Retana Straight Talk: Here’s What You Need to Know - Businessman to Teens Fall CreekKeno Shrum More Miracles in Mark: A New Sheriff in Town! (1:21-28) Short Creek 4Cliff Goodwin Do I Need a Spiritual Makeover? Short Creek 1Vanessa Owens The Power of Encouragement: Learning from Barnabas Short Creek 2/3Becky Blackmon Keeping Your Non-Conformity When You Are the Only Christian in Your Workplace Cooper Creek 3Ande Zimmerman My Favorite Sermon: The SIMPLE Way to Live the Christian Life Boston FerryWayne Rodgers Future Leaders Workshop: Class 1 - Basic Rules for Public Speaking EHB TablesJustin Rogers Future Leaders Workshop: Class 1 - Basic Rules for Public Speaking EHB TablesGary Hampton

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “During the Lord’s Supper, We Fulfill What Jesus Said in John 6, ‘He Who Eats My Flesh And Drinks My Blood has Eternal Life’” Ballroom BEd DeBerry Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “God Won’t Give You More than You Can Bear” Ballroom BMichael Clarke Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “Money Is the Root of All Evil.” Ballroom BWade Webster Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “The Angels Are Rejoicing” (after Baptism/Repentance) Ballroom BKevin Hahn Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “The Bread Represents the Broken Body” (during Lord’s Supper) Ballroom BMike Hixson Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “We Can’t Question God” (during Time of Suffering or Loss) Ballroom BRonnie Hayes Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding - Small Group Problem-Solving (1a) Roark CreekGlenn Colley Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" Before Our Eyes: College Students Cooper Creek 1/2Joe Wells Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" Before Our Eyes: Employees and Coworkers Cooper Creek 1/2Keno Shrum Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" Before Our Eyes: Unbelieving Family Members Cooper Creek 1/2Rob Whitacre Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" Before Our Eyes: Utility and Maintenance Workers Who Visit Our Homes and Facilities Cooper Creek 1/2Zack Williams Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" Before Our Eyes: Visitors and Guests to Our Services Cooper Creek 1/2Ferman Carpenter Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" Before Our Eyes: Waiters/Waitresses Cooper Creek 1/2Steven Ford What Must I Do to Stay Saved? Cooper Creek 3B. J. Clarke The Stain that No One Sees: How Jesus Can Remove Your Shame EHAEric Owens The Beatitudes/Las Bienaventuranzas (Matthew 5:1-12) Compton FerryFrancisco Rada Straight Talk: Here’s What You Need to Know - Professor to Teens Fall CreekDoug Burleson More Miracles in Mark: Declaration and Demonstration (2:1-12) Cooper Creek 1/2Cliff Goodwin Popular Arguments for Women Leadership in the Church Considered Short Creek 2/3Cindy Colley How Public School Teachers Can Use their Work for the Lord Short Creek 1Jeanny Gilpin Your Work Is Vital—May I Encourage You? Short Creek 4Billy Hayes

6:00pm CDT

Behold the Holy Spirit: The Divine Nature of the Holy Spirit Short Creek 2/3Trent Kennedy Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding - Presentation of Solutions (1b) Short Creek 4Glenn Colley God's Care for those who Have Lost their Mate: A Biblical Perspective Cooper Creek 3Gary Hampton Coping with Problems: Purpose Fall CreekSteven Lloyd Isaiah and Challenges Today: The Future of Israel Roark CreekKerry Duke The Homeschooling Mom: How Do I Balance Being a Teacher and a Mother? Short Creek 1Erin Tanner Defending Faith from an Immovable Foundation Boston FerryBranyon May

6:30pm CDT

Congregational Singing EHAAlan Putnam

6:55pm CDT

Welcome (Emcee) (Briefly explain certificate program) EHAEric Garner

7:00pm CDT

Jesus' Ten Greatest Questions: What Do You Think of Christ? (Matthew 22:42) EHAKyle Butt Salt and Light/Sal y Luz (Matthew 5:13-16) Compton FerryTroy Spradlin

7:45pm CDT

Invitation/Responses EHAEric Garner

8:00pm CDT

Bedtime Devotional for Children (Ages 2-9) Ballroom AJoe Wells Atrium Singing AtriumAlan Putnam

8:30pm CDT

PTP-U Hangout Bee CreekMatt Jones Singles Hangout 25-35 Hensley Ferry 1Josh Walker Singles Hangout 25-35 Hensley Ferry 1Karli Walker Singles Hangout 35-50 Hensley Ferry 2Amy Collum Singles Hangout 35-50 Hensley Ferry 2Randy Collum Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night: Mike Bliss - Comedy and Magic Show Ballroom BDaniela Cantrell Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night: Mike Bliss - Comedy and Magic Show Ballroom BJoshua Cantrell