Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): The Day God Will Wipe Away the Last Tear (Revelation 21:1–4)

Sunday July 19, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CDT

Compton Ferry

This lesson will look at what heaven promises to hearts that have wept enough on earth.

Speakers

Gary Hampton

Pulpit minister, Siwell Road church of Christ

Gary C. Hampton has been preaching since 1968 and has done work in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Mobile, Alabama; Valdosta, Georgia and Cookeville, Tennessee. Hampton served as the director of the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Knoxville, Tennessee for nearly six... Read More →

Sunday July 19, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Bible Class Members

8:00am CDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): The Sermon You Preach When You Don’t Say a Word (Acts 16:25–34)

Sunday July 19, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CDT

Short Creek 4

Like Paul and Silas in prison, this lesson will show how integrity sings louder than freedom.

Speakers

Mike Hixson

Mike graduated from Lipscomb University in 1985 with a degree in Communications including a minor in Bible. He married the former Nancy Ericson in 1987 and their son, Braden, was born in 1989.

Mike preached in the Nashville area for several years before moving to the Memphis are... Read More →

Sunday July 19, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CDT
Short Creek 4

Bible Class Members

9:30am CDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): The Preacher Who Needed His Own Invitation — Jonah and the Sin of Self-Importance

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Short Creek 2/3

Jonah teaches that God’s mission is bigger than our comfort or categories.

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 →

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Bible Class Members

9:30am CDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Contentment: The Rare Jewel Paul Found (Philippians 4:11–13)

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Contentment is one of those treasures of the heart that nearly everyone wants, but few seem to truly possess. Fortunately, true contentment in life is very attainable, but we have to "learn" the secret... Let’s explore Paul’s example and learn how we, too, may find this precious gem!

Speakers

Gantt Carter

Gantt married Julie in 2013, and they have two children: Rose and Jedidiah. He grew up in the Southeastern states, attending the Middle TN School of Preaching. He began preaching full-time in 2011, and he has served with the 2nd & Adams congregation (Elk City, OK) since 2016.

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Bible Class Members

2:00pm CDT

Pressing the Issue: A Study of Gethsemane -- The Place Where Jesus Was Abandoned by Friends

Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Cooper Creek 3

Speakers

Dan Winkler

Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Cooper Creek 3

Members

4:00pm CDT

God Loves the Single, Too

Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Short Creek 4

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 →

Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4

Members