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As we are led by the Spirit, we’ll experience both glory and suffering. Suffering isn’t meaningless; it holds the promise of future glory, which we all eagerly anticipate. As we wait for redemption, we lament what is broken in our world and move through loss towards hope. Key Verses: Romans 8:18-25

Guest Speaker Rev. Will CotePor Richard Schwartz

A student suffered severe injuries from a chokehold on a school bus, but will we ever know the consequences? Plus the latest on the list of banned books that was sent to local libraries, and Ryan shares the heart-warming tale of Kenny Rogers and the "Six Pack."Por Clarksvillenow.com

Learn the secrets of asset protection for Clarksville real estate investors. This class is Module 9 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: My top 10 asset protection tips for real estate investors that you’d be a fool to ignore. The importance of getting bespoke legal advice and why you should…

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Jesus fulfilled the law’s impossible task, freeing us from condemnation. This truth is essential for leading spirit-directed lives. The Spirit gives us life and direction, enabling us to join God’s family. As adopted children, we enjoy security, intimacy, and God’s presence. Now, we are called to carry on our Father’s mission. Key Verses: Romans 8:…

Guest Speaker Chris Reed - RUF TN State Univ.Por Richard Schwartz

A deeper dive into voting trends in Montgomery County, which again went red, while a Democratic state rep won by the skin of his teeth. Also, flooding solutions may come with bad news, the bus driver shortage causes student tardies, and Chris realizes he accidentally gave former presidential candidate Mitt Romney a nickname.…

Learn the secrets to hiring and managing a property manager in Clarksville. This class is Module 8 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A small tweak to your mindset around renting your property that will change all aspects of your property management... for the better... to make it easier, …

In Romans, Paul has been building a case for real lasting life change to happen for the followers of Jesus. He is proclaiming the Good News of a free mercy offered through Jesus that can lead to renewal on this earth and an eternity spent with Him. Yet, within this message of hope there is also a warning to not trust in our own abilities to keep do…

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11/3/2024 - Psalm 2 - Hail to the One True King by Richard SchwartzPor Richard Schwartz

Learn how to overcome tenant challenges in Clarksville. This class is Module 7 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. What do you do when you experience the inevitable tenant challenges like: Tenant not paying rent Tenant’s check returned for non-sufficient funds Tenant makes late payment Tenant breaks lease Tenant provides partial…

If God gives us unlimited grace, does it really matter how we live? In this sermon, we see how grace challenges us to leave our former sinful ways and to embrace a new, deeper freedom in God’s free gift of love. Key Verses: Romans 6:15-23

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10/27/2024 - 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 - What it is to Love by Richard SchwartzPor Richard Schwartz

Jason Steen, owner of Clarksville Today and Scoop Nashville, died at 44, leaving behind a legacy of damaged lives, lawsuits and restricted public records. Also, a proposal to limit the number of liquor stores in Clarksville backfired, opening the floodgates to double them. And Ryan explains why Ploeckelman's Southern Cooking is never gonna happen.…

Learn the secrets to buy and hold real estate investing in Clarksville. This class is Module 6 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the buy and hold real estate investing strategy? Variations based on down payments? Variations based on property types purc…

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This week, we will continue our study in the book of Romans by taking a closer look at the peace with God that is available to us through the work of Jesus Christ. Christ died for us while we were still sinners, so anyone who puts their faith in Jesus is no longer under God’s condemnation. This truth ushers in the reality of peace with God, which l…

Guest Speaker Rev. Will CotePor Richard Schwartz

Learning how to correctly manage properties is a critical skill for landlords. This class is Module 5 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What should you be doing to document the condition of the property before the next tenant takes possession? The one free thing that few landlords do that…

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Paul focuses most of his message to the Romans on the gospel. He explains the gospel, who it is for, and how it should change everything about us. We tend to think we know the gospel and then, in turn, miss the mysteries that it reveals for us. The gospel is meant to be the good news that becomes our eternal meditation. Every day, we should meditat…

10/13/2024 - 1 Thessalonians 2 - To Be Deeply Changed by Richard SchwartzPor Richard Schwartz

Tenant screeing... an important, but often overlooked skill. If you're going to manage properties yourself in Clarksville, you're going to need to know how to screen tenants. This class is Module 4 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 5 steps in the property management process? …

The Bible makes an astounding claim: no one is righteous — not one. What does this mean? How can we accept this truth about the world and ourselves? In this sermon, we explore how Paul shows us what it means to believe this key insight into our lives, and the the hope that we have in Jesus. Key Verses: Romans 3:9-20…

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Guest Speaker Kevin Teasley, RUF Chief Advancement OfficerPor Richard Schwartz

The movie theater at the mall will be gutted and replaced with club seats, high-tech sound, and butter you can guzzle. Plus, the renovated Riverview hotel downtown is officially open, and APSU's payout to the embattled professor is revealed. Also, Chris considers turning Clarksville Now into either a right-wing or left-wing partisan rag, just to ma…

If you're going to manage properties yourself in Clarksville, you're going to need to know how to do the marketing to find tenants. This class is Module 3 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 6 “Property Management Mastery” modules included with this course. How to change your thinking a…

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How do we have a right relationship with God? Paul tells us that it does not come from being perfect or from coming from the right circumstances, but instead because of a changed heart. In this sermon, we look at why we need our hearts to be changed, how God does it, and what he gives us through his process of changing us. Key Verses: Romans 2:25-2…

9/29/2024 - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 - A Faith That Will Last by Richard SchwartzPor Richard Schwartz

With the possible sale of the Clarksville Speedway, the BWC Toy Run Party and other events will be displaced again. What happens next? Also, the professor under fire over hate group accusations parted ways with APSU, planners are debating what to do about bright LED signs, and Chris considers pulling out his bolo tie.…

Having a solid understanding of historical market stats is important for investing in real estate in Clarksville. This class is Module 2 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Should you try to “time the market” using data to increase profitability? How much are properties selling for? Do prop…

As Paul builds the case for the Good News of Jesus being available to everyone, he points his readers towards the righteous judgement of God. God will come to bring justice and none can excuse themselves from his judgement; neither the morally corrupt or the self-righteous rule followers. Our only hope for repentance comes when we are drawn towards…

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9/22/2024 - Acts 17:1-9 - Resistance to the Gospel by Richard SchwartzPor Richard Schwartz

Buc-ee's is back with its brisket and dreamcatchers! Just not in Clarksville. Also, Austin Peay State University is under fire over accusations that a new hire is connected to a hate group website. And Ryan talks about his brief life as an Ocean Pacific skate punk.Por Clarksvillenow.com

Having a deep understanding of the 7 key real estate investing strategies is critically important for your success as a real estate investor in Clarksville. This class is Module 1 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 7 ways to invest in real estate… plus 2 more bonus strategies that we d…

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As Paul begins his argument for our need of God’s salvation, he tells us an uncomfortable truth: that we have no excuses for not being aware of who God is. In this sermon, we look at how God sends each of us a message of his presence, why we often ignore it, and how he responds. Key Verses: Romans 1:18-23…

Guest Speaker, Rev. Britton Wood, RUF Area CoordinatorPor Richard Schwartz

During a trip to Denver, Chris was attacked by a homeless man, and it's changed his perspective on living on the streets. Plus, why a tiny home community would be good for Clarksville, a county official steps in to help residents with flooded homes, and why we should probably stop saying "MoCo."Por Clarksvillenow.com

There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is the risk of buying a property having missed important, expensive issues with the property during the inspection period. In this class, James will discuss the risk of investing in real estate and specficially the ri…

Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, written thousands of years ago, still stands as the fullest exploration of what it means to be saved by God’s grace. In this sermon, we begin our series in this letter by looking at what Paul teaches about grace and the power it can bring into our lives today. Key Verses: Romans 1:1-5, 16-17…

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Rev. James Jardin, RUF - W. KentuckyPor Richard Schwartz