SUNSET GRADUATE SCHOOL

The Sermon Symposium is designed to serve preachers, Bible teachers, elders, and all those who instruct others in the Word of God. The Symposium features keynote sermons and classes on lesson development and delivery, practical ministry concerns, and related research topics.

The symposium will start at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and finish by noon on Saturday. The address of the Lewisville Church of Christ is 901 College Pkwy, Lewisville, Texas.

Recordings of the 2023 symposium are on sale through the SIBI Extension School

Recordings of the 2024 symposium will be available at a later date.

Schedule

Thursday, June 6

6:00 p.m. Registration

7:00 p.m. Welcome and Announcements

7:15 p.m. The Calling of Preaching Dr. Devin Swindle

Friday, June 7

9:00 a.m. Singing & Announcements

9:15 a.m. Disciplined Preaching Dr. Jeremie Beller

10:45 a.m. Class Sessions

  • Authentic Christian Ministry (Chancellor Truitt Adair)

  • Evangelizing Beyond the Pulpit (Seth Williams)

  • The Church Leadership Academy -- A Blueprint for Local Church Leadership Training and Outreach to Future Community Leaders (Dr. David Wagner)

12:00 p.m. Lunch Break

1:30 p.m. Heartfelt Preaching Dr. Devin Swindle

2:45 p.m. Class Sessions

  • Proclaiming the Word in Love (Micheal Bingham)

  • Preaching to the Family (Dr. Daniel Smith)

  • The Monomyth and Christ (Bobby Price)

4:00 p.m. Class Sessions

  • Utilizing Modern-Day Parables (Dr. Chris Swinford)

  • Sermon Presentation Tips: How to Ensure Your Lesson Sticks (Dr. Bob Turner)

  • Preaching Matthew 2:16: The Massacre of the Innocents (Tim Bench)

5:00 p.m. Dinner Provided by the Lewisville Church of Christ

7:00 p.m. Convicted Preaching Dr. Jeremie Beller

Saturday, June 8

8:00 a.m. Class Sessions

  • Preaching at Home to Make His Name Known Throughout the World (President Tim Burow)

  • Having a Conversation: Making People Feel Like You Are Talking Just to Them (Jarrod Williams)

  • Preaching Schools: Pioneers of Integration (Dr. Kerry Williams)

9:30 a.m. Class Sessions

  • Why Reading Books Still Matters (Dr. James Chaisson)

  • Organization for Long-Term Ministry (Dr. Kerry Williams)

  • The Man of Sin: A Tool of God’s Judgement (Dr. Daniel Smith)

11:00 a.m. - Bold Preaching Dr. Devin Swindle