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Christ Presbyterian Church PCA of Clarksville, TN US A Worshiping Body of Believers Grounded in God’s Word Increasingly gripped by His Grace Growing in Community Going in Mission
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The Living God “Jacob and the Wrestling Match" April 14, 2024
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Throughout this series, we are going through Biblical stories of people who experienced God in profound ways. This week, we look at Jacob, who wrestled with God and came away with a limp and a blessing. This unusual experience with God contains lessons for our lives today. Key Verses: Genesis 32:22-32…
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4/14/2024 - Philippians 2:5-11 - Walking the Path
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4/14/2024 - Philippians 2:5-11 - Walking the Path by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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The Living God “Moses and The Burning Bush" April 7, 2024
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Jesus made the astounding promise that we can be friends with God. One of the ways by which we come into friendship with God is to experience him — not only as someone in ancient stories, but also as someone who is alive, in our hearts, today. But how? In this sermon, we look at the one of the most famous experiences of God, Moses and the Burning B…
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4/7/2024 - Luke 24:36-49 - The Startling Implications of the Resurrection
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4/7/2024 - Luke 24:36-49 - The Startling Implications of the Resurrection by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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Easter With Grace “His Great Love for Us" March 31, 2024
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When Jesus dies rises from the grave, he is putting his love on full display — for us. In this sermon, we celebrate his resurrection by looking at his great love for us, what it means, and how it can change us in the deepest of ways. Key Verses: Romans 5:6-11
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3/31/2024 - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - Things of First Importance
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3/31/2024 - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - Things of First Importance by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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Last Words “I Entrust My Spirit into Your Hands" March 24, 2024
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The last words Jesus says before he dies show us, thousands of years later something incredibly powerful — the culmination of a life that was grounded in the reality of God, his calling, and most importantly his love. In this sermon, we look at these last words of Jesus and explore how they can help us face our lives, and our deaths, with this same…
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Guest Speaker Rev. Will Cote, RUF APSUBy Richard Schwartz
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Last Words “It is Finished!” March 17, 2024
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As Jesus breathes his last, he shouts a cry of victory. His proclamation that “It is Finished!” is a joyful cry that will enable us to be made right with God. This victory is especially significant because it doesn’t need anything from us. We cannot add to it, earn it, or do anything additional. It is all grace; it is all finished. Key Verses: John…
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3/17/2024 - Psalm 1:1-3 - Meditation on God's Word
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3/17/2024 - Psalm 1:1-3 - Meditation on God's Word by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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When we look at Jesus on the Cross, John gives us a surprising detail — Jesus asks for a drink because he is thirsty. In this sermon, we see how Jesus’ thirst shows us what it means to be in need, and how to find real meaning and hope in the midst of our neediness. Key Verses: John 19:28-29
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3/10/2024 - Luke 7:36-56 - Let Your Hair Down
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Guest Speaker Rev. Carter Crenshaw, Founding Pastor of West End Community Church NashvilleBy Richard Schwartz
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Last Words “My God, Why Have You Abandoned Me?" March 3, 2024
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As we continue to study the last words of Jesus on the cross, we look to words that Jesus utters as He is experiencing the greatest of His sufferings. Jesus’ cry towards God here is an expression of the internal suffering He is experiencing by taking on our sin, abandonment by God. We reflect today on this passage by looking at this suffering of Je…
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3/3/2024 - 2 Timothy 3:10-17 - The Inspiration of the Scriptures
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3/3/2024 - 2 Timothy 3:10-17 - The Inspiration of the Scriptures by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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Last Words “Dear Woman, Here is Your Son" February 25, 2024
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Throughout Jesus’ life, he consistently redefines the nature of relationships and calls into something that can address the deepest needs of our hearts . In this sermon, we see how he specifically cares for two of his closest followers — Mary, his mother, and John, his beloved disciple — as he hangs on the cross. Key Verses: John 19:23-27…
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Last Words “You Will Be With Me In Paradise" 2/18/2024
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Throughout this series, we use the seven last words of Jesus to guide our hearts into reflection as we prepare to celebrate Easter. This week, we look at Jesus's conversation with the criminals crucified next to Him to understand better the promise and implications His words hold for our lives. Key Verses: Luke 23:39-43…
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Last Words “Father, Forgive Them" 2/11/2024
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We are looking at the seven last words of Jesus and how they can guide us into reflection as we prepare to celebrate Easter. This week, we look at the forgiveness that Jesus offers us, and how he calls us to forgive others, as well. Key Verses: Luke 23:32-38
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2/11/2024 - Psalm 19:1-6 - God's Revelation Through His World
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2/11/2024 - Psalm 19:1-6 - God's Revelation Through His World by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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The Heart of Grace "The Ways of Giving" 2/4/2024
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God calls us to live generously — but how? In this sermon we very practically explore what it means to set aside a portion of our resources to give away to God’s spiritual work in our earthly world. Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
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Rev. Dr. William Sofield, Chaplain, Bowling Green, KYBy Richard Schwartz
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The Heart of Grace "The Grace of Giving" 1/28/2024
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When we think about a life that is transformed by God’s grace, we cannot forget to think about the importance of being generous. In this sermon we look at Paul’s words to a growing church about giving and the role our hearts play in this grace-filled practice. Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
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Rev. Will Cote - RUF APSUBy Richard Schwartz
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The Heart of Grace "We Want to Be Kind" 1/21/2024
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God has called his people to live in a way that reflects his sacrifice for us—putting aside an old nature that seeks to find what is most comfortable and convenient and instead putting on a new nature where his truth dominates our hearts. With Christ as our example, we want to be a church that demonstrates kindness with a tender heart through how w…
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1/21/2024 - Mark 10:23-31 - Clear Warnings
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1/21/2024 - Mark 10:23-31 - Clear Warnings by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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The Heart of Grace "Moving in a Spiritual Direction" 1/14/2023
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God has made us with hearts that will never truly find meaning and purpose outside of him. This means that we are designed to move in spiritual directions. In this sermon, we look at the famous story of Zacchaeus and see how God draws us towards himself, and how he calls us to move towards him in return. Key Verses: Luke 19:1-10…
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1/14/2024 - Matthew 9:35-10:4- Community: Not What We Expect
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1/14/2024 - Matthew 9:35-10:4- Community: Not What We Expect by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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The Heart of Grace "Worshiping as a Family" 1/7/2023
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As we begin a new year, we are taking several weeks to reflect look at some of the values that we strive for in our community of faith. In this sermon, we reflect on what it means to be a group of God’s people who worship together as a family. Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 30:6-8
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Guest Speaker Kevin Teasley - Chief Advancement Officer, RUFBy Richard Schwartz
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12/31/2023 - Ruth 3:1-18 - God's Refuge - Our Service
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Christmas Eve with Grace "A Strange and Glorious Light" 12/24/2023
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Long before Jesus was born, God promised that a light would come into a dark world, and it would brighten whatever darkness it touched. In this sermon, we celebrate Christmas by remembering Jesus and the light that he brings to us, today. Key Verses: Isaiah 9:2-7, John 1:1-5
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12/24/2023 - 1 Timothy 6:17-19 - Exchanging Condemnation for Love
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12/24/2023 - 1 Timothy 6:17-19 - Exchanging Condemnation for Love by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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12/17/2023 - Matthew 2:1-12 - Exchanging Our Despair for Hope
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The Prince of Peace "Peace with Your Life" 12/17/2023
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Everyone wants peace for their life, but it is often fleeting. In this sermon, we see how Jesus comes to make sense of our lives and offer us peace for living. Key Verses: Romans 8:18:28
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The Prince of Peace "Peace with Ourselves" 12/10/2023
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Preparing to celebrate Christmas, we will examine how Jesus became our Prince of Peace. When we live at peace with God, we are motivated to live a life that pleases him. However, the ancient struggle between our selfish nature and spiritual desires can make us miserable and distressed. Our only hope for salvation is in Jesus and the peace he promis…
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12/10/2023 - Luke 2:8-20 - Exchanging Fear for Faith
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12/10/2023 - Luke 2:8-20 - Exchanging Fear for Faith by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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The Prince of Peace "Peace with God" 12/3/2023
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The prophet Isaiah said that one of the ways the Messiah would come would be a “prince of peace.” As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, we will look at how Jesus comes to give us peace This week, we specifically look at how he gives us peace with God. Key Verses: Romans 5:1-2
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12/3/2023 - Isaiah 63:15-64:12 - Will He Keep Silent?
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Guest Speaker Ryan JonesBy Richard Schwartz
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2 Timothy "Faithful Service Together" 11/26/2023
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As Paul concludes his letter to Timothy, he points to the thing that has helped him live a life of faithful service: relationships. Paul asks Timothy to bring to him the things that bring him comfort: his coat, his books, and his friends. As we unpack Paul’s final words, let’s look at what Christian friendship is meant to look like in our lives of …
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11/26/2023 - Matthew 6:9-15 - Praying for Our Needs
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11/26/2023 - Matthew 6:9-15 - Praying for Our Needs by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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2 Timothy "How to See Your Life" 11/19/2023
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As Paul closes his letter to Timothy, he once again reflects on what his life has meant, what it should mean, and how he sees it. In this sermon, we look at how Paul viewed his life — as an offering, a fight, and a race. Key Verses: 2 Timothy 4:6-8
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11/19/2023 - Matthew 6:9-13 - Praying for Our Father's Concerns
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11/19/2023 - Matthew 6:9-13 - Praying for Our Father's Concerns by Richard SchwartzBy Richard Schwartz
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Hope lies central to the message of God and his work in the world. But what does it mean to hope in Him, especially when we face trials and troubles? In this sermon, we see that hope holds onto three important truths: God will judge what is wrong, He is in charge, and there is work to do while we wait. Key Verses: 2 Timothy 4:1-5…
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Guest Speaker Rev. Will Cote, RUF APSUBy Richard Schwartz
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2 Timothy "Trust the Scriptures" 11/5/2023
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Paul calls Timothy to remain faithful to the teachings he has received, recognizing that the Scriptures he has been taught are trustworthy and the people who have taught them can be trusted too. In this sermon, we will explore themes of trust, faithfulness, wisdom, and correction as we seek to understand better the value of God’s Word in our lives.…
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11/5/2023 - Hebrews 1:1-14 - Christ Meets All Our Needs
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Guest Speaker Rev. James Jardin, RUF W KentuckyBy Richard Schwartz
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2 Timothy "Give Your Life Away" 10/29/2023
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What is the purpose of our lives? Paul reminds Timothy of how he did not try to hold onto his life, but instead gave it away. In this sermon, we see what it means to give our lives away, and how we can do it. Key Verses: 2 Timothy 3:10-13
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10/29/2023 - Matthew 6:5-15 - Who Are We Praying To?
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2 Timothy "The Source of Difficult Times" 10/22/2023
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Paul tells Timothy to expect “difficult times” — and that they will not go away anytime soon because they come from what’s inside of us, in our hearts. How can Paul say this? In this sermon, we explore what is so wrong with our hearts, why it matters, and how we can find a different way to live. Key Verses: 2 Timothy 3:1-9…
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10/22/2023 - Luke 18:1-8 - Persevering in Prayer
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Guest Speaker Rev. Weston Duke, RUF MTSUBy Richard Schwartz
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2 Timothy "How to Deal with Difficult People" 10/15/2023
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Paul continues to speak wisdom into Timothy’s service and ministry by addressing to him how to deal with difficult people. He calls him on how to best win any argument is by not engaging in foolish, ignorant arguments and instead focusing on his posture of heart. As we look at Paul’s words and guidance to Timothy, let us look at internalizing these…
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