Jesus reminds us in His third I AM statement that He is our protection. He is the Gate for our souls to be free and safe with Him for all eternity. He also reminds us that some seek to remove us from the Gate of His protection. Why? What do we do to stay in the security and safety of the Lord? As we look at John 10:1-10, we see how Jesus directs us…

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

Guest Speaker Rev. Kevin Teasley, RUF Chief Advancement Officer저자 Richard Schwartz

What would you do if you were trapped in a swing 65 feet up for four hours? It happened in Erin, and they had to be rescued by Montgomery County volunteer firefighters. Plus, Clarksville is starting demolition on a long list of abandoned buildings, Chris uncovers some forgotten civil rights history involving Wilma Rudolph, and Ryan explains why he …

Learn the secrets to maximizing cash flow on rentals in Clarksville. This class is Module 26 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include how to improve cash flow: When selecting a real estate agent/broker Locking/floating your mortgage interest rate Searching for less expensive properties Searching …

Jesus says, “I am the Light of the world,” offering both the promise of new life and the call to follow Him. His light brings hope, renewal, and a life illuminated by His love, guiding all who believe toward the truth that sets us free. Key Verses: John 8:12-30

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

3/9/2025 - Luke 3:15-22 - The Greatness of Jesus by Richard Schwartz저자 Richard Schwartz

After weeks of closeout sales, Big Lots dropped a big surprise this week: They'll reopen with new owners. Meanwhile, the planned five-story apartments next door failed to get rezoning. Here's what all of that means for plans to attract a grocery to Riverside Drive. Also, Clarksville gets a new coffee shop, you can help a 7-year-old girl get a servi…

Learn the secrets to buying investment properties with little or no down payments in Clarksville. This class is Module 25 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the loans you use to invest in real estate with little or no down payment? What are the real estate investing strategies you…

What is going to sustain you as you face your life? This is one of the most important questions all of us must answer, because life often feels unsustainable. As we begin our new series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus, we see that Jesus says he is our “bread.” In this sermon, we look at the explanation, the offer, and the mystery of what this act…

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

3/2/2025 - 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 - In the Meantime... by Richard Schwartz저자 Richard Schwartz

The Woodstock subdivision once again took the brunt of Clarksville flooding during rains, and there's a reason. Also, with the loss of Big Lots and Sav-a-Lot, south Riverside Drive is already a food desert and getting worse. A proposed apartment complex there could be the key to attracting a grocery store and turning things around. Plus, Ryan attem…

Learn the secrets to eliminating or, at least, mitigating the risks when investing in real estate in Clarksville. This class is Module 24 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How to think about risks in terms of severity and likelihood and which are the most devastating? For each risk: what …

At the conclusion of Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, he offers his final instructions. With love and friendship, he encourages them to support one another, provides crucial warnings about future challenges, and speaks a heartfelt prayer of blessing. For us, this entire letter serves as a foundation, helping to strengthen and stabilize our faith.…

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

Guest Speaker James Jardin, RUF - W. Kentucky저자 Richard Schwartz

Learn the secrets to the BRRRR real estate investing strategy in Clarksville. This class is Module 23 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi (and Repeat)—commonly abbreviated as the BRRRR strategy—and what are some of the pros and…

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

Our culture tells us to base our decisions on our own happiness, but what if the way to true fulfillment is surrender? In this sermon, we will be challenged to live thoughtfully, help others do what is right, and remember Christ’s example. These are the markers of a community of believers who worship God with harmony and unity, giving Him all the g…

2/16/2025 - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 - Doing Life Together by Richard Schwartz저자 Richard Schwartz

Learn the secrets to the paperwork to buy and sell real estate in Clarksville. This class is Module 22 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you get the contracts and disclosures for buying and selling real estate in your market? When and how should you review the paperwork for your re…

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

How do we live out the freedom that God gives to us through Jesus? In this sermon, we see that we are to be guided by God’s truth, our own consciences, and a growing concern for others. Key Verses: Romans 14:1-8

Guest speaker Rev. Will Cote, RUF APSU저자 Richard Schwartz

Learn the secrets to comparing mortgages, loans and lenders in Clarksville. This class is Module 21 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why selecting a lender isn’t always about price… and what are some of the other selection criteria to consider. Why just because one lender says it can’t b…

Most people would say that to be a Christian is to be loving. But what does that mean? In this sermon, we look at how love is an unpaid debt, a fulfillment, and a foretaste of what is to come. Key Verses: Romans 13:8-14

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

2/2/2025 - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - The Day of the Lord by Richard Schwartz저자 Richard Schwartz

A middle-schooler is arrested and expelled for making a school violence threat, showing the county isn't playing games with this stuff. Meanwhile, the city has a plan to clean up or clean out houses and buildings that are falling apart, but who will run the bulldozer? Plus, Ryan gives his version of Hemlock history, and Chris defends the honor of D…

Learn the secrets to analyzing deals in Clarksville. This class is Module 20 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Where can you get a free deal analysis spreadsheet to analyze your own deals? Which fields should I fill in when analyzing a deal, and which should be left for the spreadsheet to…

Paul focuses on how salvation should shape every aspect of our lives, including our response to authority. We feel tension toward Paul’s words in Romans 13 because we ultimately all have an authority problem, specifically a problem with submitting to authority. Reflect today on why God places authority over us and how authority draws us toward Him …

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

1/26/2025 - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - A Life Pleasing to God: Part Three by Richard Schwartz저자 Richard Schwartz

Plans for greenway expansion could connect Fort Campbell to Ashland City, and with a bridge over the Red River. Also, plans are back for a five-story apartment building downtown, the Dunlop Mansion suit failed, and Ryan describes the worst peanut butter and jelly sandwich ever.저자 Clarksvillenow.com

Learn the secrets to flipping properties in Clarksville. This class is Module 19 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of flipping properties and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance property flips? And what are…

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

Loving others is an essential part of following Jesus. But how are we supposed to do it? In this sermon, we look at the need for love, the ways of love, and the cost of love. Key Verses: Romans 12:9-21

1/19/2024 - Isaiah 50 - Not so Fast! by Richard Schwartz저자 Richard Schwartz

Montgomery County just might get a free parking garage next to the arena, and we should name it "The Millan Center For Parking Excellence." Also, crime is actually down in Clarksville, veterans are taking a wild ride across the Pacific Ocean, and Chris tries his best to explain how "canball" works at Barksdale Elementary.…

Learn the secrets to real estate investor bookkeeping and accounting in Clarksville. This class is Module 18 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the ways that real estate investors can use to keep their books (track income and expenses) for their real estate investing business? Wha…

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

In Romans, Paul begins to address the practicalities of living in community with other believers. Challenged to self-examination by thinking rightly about our own gifts and the gifts of those we are in close relationship with. He calls everyone to use their unique gifts in service to his greater purpose. Key Verses: Romans 12:3-8…

1/12/2025 - Luke 2:41-52 - Jesus at His Father's House by Richard Schwartz저자 Richard Schwartz

Learn the secrets to getting your first real estate investment deal done in Clarksville. This class is Module 17 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A 90-day plan to buy your first rental property. Why there is nothing difficult to do in the real estate investing business and why it is real…

저자 First Baptist Church Clarksville

At the beginning of a new year, most of us think about how we have lived and how we want to live in the future. Paul says real change is possible if we consider two things: our bodies and our minds. In this sermon, we look at what it means to offer our bodies and our minds to God and what he promises to do for us when we do. Key Verses: Romans 12:1…

1/5/2025 - 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 - A Life Pleasing to God: Part Two by Richard Schwartz저자 Richard Schwartz

The dog shelter in Stewart County was working fine for years, but then they became overwhelmed and dogs ended up in "deplorable" conditions. It's better now to start looking for solutions than assigning blame. Also, a Clarksville City Council member pushes to fire a DEI officer and use the money to prepare for the end times, a parking garage closes…