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Locating Your Heart
Dr. Johnny Blevins, PastorElkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC Definitions: TREASURE: Your valuables, silver or gold. HEART: The center of things. 1. YOUR HEART FOLLOWS YOUR TREASURE (21). -Your emotions…
Created 3 months ago
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Locating The Treasure
Dr. Johnny Blevins, Pastor Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC Matthew 13:44 1. The Kingdom of God is life's greatest treasure (44). 2. God's treasure is not obvious to many (44-"hidden"). -It is…
Created 3 months ago
Matthew 13:44 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 4:3 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 4:4 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NKJV), Hebrews 10:34 (NKJV), 1 John 2:15 (NKJV), 1 John 2:16 (NKJV), 1 John 2:17 (NKJV)
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Why Everything Matters
Dr. Johnny Blevins, Pastor Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC "The Search For A Meaningful Life: Why Everything Matters" Ecclesiastes 12: 9-14 I. TAKE GOD'S WORD SERIOUSLY (9-12). -Words of truth…
Created 3 months ago
Psalm 23:1 (NKJV), Psalm 80:1 (NKJV), Psalm 119:11 (NKJV), Psalm 119:105 (NKJV), Psalm 119:120 (NKJV), Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV), Proverbs 3:6 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 12:9 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 12:10 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 12:11 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 12:12 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 12:14 (NKJV), Isaiah 66:2 (NKJV), Matthew 22:34 (NKJV), Matthew 22:35 (NKJV), Matthew 22:36 (NKJV), Matthew 22:37 (NKJV), Matthew 22:38 (NKJV), Matthew 22:39 (NKJV), Matthew 22:40 (NKJV), John 10:11 (NKJV), Romans 14:10 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 5:10 (NKJV), Hebrews 10:31 (NKJV)
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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The Art Of Living: Part 1
Dr. Johnny Blevins, Pastor Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20 I. LISTEN TO WISE PEOPLE (9:13-18) -Value the wisdom provided by others. (9:13-15) -Know that wisdom is better…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2012-01-18
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The Search For a Meaningful Life: Live Like You Are Dying
Dr. Johnny Blevins, Pastor Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 1. EVERYTHING IS IN THE HAND OF GOD (1). -Circumstances don't reveal God's attitude toward a person (1). -Good…
Created 5 months ago
Ecclesiastes 9:1 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:2 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:3 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:4 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:5 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:6 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:7 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:8 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:9 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:11 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 9:12 (NKJV), Matthew 5:45 (NKJV), Romans 6:23 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 15:26 (NKJV), Hebrews 2:14 (NKJV), Hebrews 2:15 (NKJV)
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The Search For A Meaningful Life: The Face of Wisdom
Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC Dr. Johnny Blevins, Pastor Ecclesiastes 8:1-9:1 1. TRUE WISDOM RESPECTS HUMAN AUTHORITY (1-9). -It is part of our responsibility to God (2). -Romans 13:1 -It makes…
Created 5 months ago
Ecclesiastes 8:1 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:2 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:3 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:4 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:5 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:6 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:7 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:8 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:9 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:10 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:11 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:12 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:13 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:14 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:15 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:16 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 8:17 (KJV), Ecclesiastes 9:1 (KJV), Isaiah 55:8 (KJV), Isaiah 55:9 (KJV), Romans 2:4 (KJV), Romans 13:1 (KJV), Revelation 21:5 (KJV), Revelation 21:6 (KJV), Revelation 21:7 (KJV), Revelation 21:8 (KJV)
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Job's Foreshadowing
Even in times closer to the creation of the world, Job knew the need for a Savior. It is no coincidence that Job wrote these words all those years before Christ's coming to Earth.
Created 5 months ago
Job 9:32 (NLT), Job 9:33 (NLT), Job 9:34 (NLT), Job 9:35 (NLT)
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Christmas Presence: His Presence Forevermore
Dr. Johnny Blevins, Pastor Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC 1. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE ANGELS WILL BE FINALLY REALIZED IN HEAVEN - LUKE 2:14 -There will be peace on earth - Luke 2:14 -God is…
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Matthew 1:18 (NKJV), Matthew 1:19 (NKJV), Matthew 1:20 (NKJV), Matthew 1:21 (NKJV), Matthew 1:22 (NKJV), Matthew 1:23 (NKJV), Matthew 1:24 (NKJV), Matthew 1:25 (NKJV)
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Christmas Presence: His Presence Restored
Dr. Johnny Blevins, Pastor Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC John 1:1-14 1. IN JESUS CHRIST, GOD COMES TO US (1-14). *To be our way out of darkness (4-"light"). John 14:6 *To give us life (4-"life").…
Created 6 months ago
Exodus 33:15 (NKJV), Exodus 33:16 (NKJV), Mark 9:37 (NKJV), John 1:1 (NKJV), John 1:2 (NKJV), John 1:3 (NKJV), John 1:4 (NKJV), John 1:5 (NKJV), John 1:6 (NKJV), John 1:7 (NKJV), John 1:8 (NKJV), John 1:9 (NKJV), John 1:10 (NKJV), John 1:11 (NKJV), John 1:12 (NKJV), John 1:13 (NKJV), John 1:14 (NKJV), John 7:39 (NKJV), John 10:10 (NKJV), John 14:6 (NKJV), Romans 3:24 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 5:19 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NKJV), Ephesians 2:12 (NKJV), Ephesians 2:13 (NKJV), Ephesians 2:19 (NKJV), 2 Thessalonians 1:9 (NKJV), 1 John 3:1 (NKJV), Jude 1:24 (NKJV)
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Christmas Presence: Presence Lost
Dr. Johnny Blevins Elkin Valley Baptist Church Elkin, NC Sermon Series: Christmas Presence Sermon Title: A Presence Lost I. We were created to enjoy God's presence (8-9). -God equipped us to enjoy a…
Created 6 months ago
Genesis 3:1 (NKJV), Genesis 3:2 (NKJV), Genesis 3:3 (NKJV), Genesis 3:4 (NKJV), Genesis 3:5 (NKJV), Genesis 3:6 (NKJV), Genesis 3:7 (NKJV), Genesis 3:8 (NKJV), Genesis 3:9 (NKJV), Genesis 3:10 (NKJV), Genesis 3:11 (NKJV), Genesis 3:12 (NKJV), Genesis 3:13 (NKJV), Genesis 3:14 (NKJV), Genesis 3:15 (NKJV), Genesis 3:16 (NKJV), Genesis 3:17 (NKJV), Genesis 3:18 (NKJV), Genesis 3:19 (NKJV), Genesis 3:20 (NKJV), Genesis 3:21 (NKJV), Genesis 3:22 (NKJV), Genesis 3:23 (NKJV), Genesis 3:24 (NKJV)
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Wisdom's Lessons
Dr. Johnny Blevins, Pastor Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC Wisdom's Lessons Ecclesiastes 7:13-29 1. ACCEPT THE GOOD AND BAD IN LIFE THAT GOD ALLOWS (13-14). -God is in control (13). Pslam 103:19…
Created 6 months ago
Job 2:9 (NKJV), Job 2:10 (NKJV), Psalm 103:19 (NKJV), Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV), Proverbs 4:5 (NKJV), Proverbs 4:6 (NKJV), Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV), Proverbs 4:8 (NKJV), Proverbs 4:9 (NKJV), Proverbs 9:10 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:13 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:14 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:15 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:16 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:17 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:18 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:19 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:20 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:21 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:22 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:23 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:24 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:25 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:26 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:27 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:28 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:29 (NKJV), Isaiah 55:8 (NKJV), Isaiah 55:9 (NKJV), Romans 5:15 (NKJV), Romans 5:16 (NKJV), Romans 5:17 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NKJV)
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Be Kind
This verse gives us very clear instructions. Brethren (fellow Christians) do not grumble against one another. The judge (God) stands at the door. Let's always treat each other in a way that we would be…
Created 7 months ago
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In Need of Prayer
Dr. Johnny Blevins, Pastor Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC "In Need of Prayer" Acts 12: 1-16 1. We all stand in need of prayer (1-6). -We face enemies that seek to harm us (1-2). John 15:20;…
Created 7 months ago
1 Samuel 12:23 (NKJV), Luke 22:32 (NKJV), John 14:14 (NKJV), John 15:20 (NKJV), John 16:23 (NKJV), John 17:20 (NKJV), Acts 12:1 (NKJV), Acts 12:2 (NKJV), Acts 12:3 (NKJV), Acts 12:4 (NKJV), Acts 12:5 (NKJV), Acts 12:6 (NKJV), Acts 12:7 (NKJV), Acts 12:8 (NKJV), Acts 12:9 (NKJV), Acts 12:10 (NKJV), Acts 12:11 (NKJV), Acts 12:12 (NKJV), Acts 12:13 (NKJV), Acts 12:14 (NKJV), Acts 12:15 (NKJV), Acts 12:16 (NKJV), Galatians 4:4 (NKJV), Galatians 4:5 (NKJV), Galatians 6:2 (NKJV), Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV), Ephesians 3:21 (NKJV), Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV), 1 Timothy 2:1 (NKJV), James 5:16 (NKJV), 1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV), 1 John 5:14 (NKJV), 1 John 5:15 (NKJV)
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-11-07
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Loving Christ
This passage opens with a very clear statement: "If you love Me, obey My commandments." While this is impossible to perfectly fulfill as human beings, the next thing Christ said is a great comfort to…
Created 7 months ago
John 14:15 (NLT), John 14:16 (NLT), John 14:17 (NLT), John 14:18 (NLT), John 14:19 (NLT), John 14:20 (NLT), John 14:21 (NLT), John 14:22 (NLT), John 14:23 (NLT), John 14:24 (NLT)
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Blessings For Obedience
Verse 1 makes me wonder how many "idols", "carved images" and the like that we worship in American culture today. There are many things we place in higher regard than the Lord and His commandments. This…
Created 7 months ago
Leviticus 26:1 (NLT), Leviticus 26:2 (NLT), Leviticus 26:3 (NLT), Leviticus 26:4 (NLT), Leviticus 26:5 (NLT), Leviticus 26:6 (NLT), Leviticus 26:7 (NLT), Leviticus 26:8 (NLT), Leviticus 26:9 (NLT), Leviticus 26:10 (NLT), Leviticus 26:11 (NLT), Leviticus 26:12 (NLT), Leviticus 26:13 (NLT)
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Finding the Better Things In Life
Finding the Better Things In Life Ecclesiastes 7: 1-12 Dr. Johnny Blevins, Pastor Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Elkin, NC Lesson #1: A Good Name is better than expensive perfume (1). -Proverbs 22:1; 1…
Created 7 months ago
Psalm 90:12 (NKJV), Proverbs 22:1 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:1 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:2 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:3 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:4 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:5 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:6 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:7 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:10 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:11 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 7:12 (NKJV), Luke 23:43 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 1:21 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 1:22 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 1:23 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 1:24 (NKJV), Philippians 1:21 (NKJV), Colossians 2:2 (NKJV), Colossians 2:3 (NKJV), 1 Timothy 3:7 (NKJV), 2 Timothy 3:15 (NKJV)
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An Example of Bravery and Courage
The apostles are told one more time to stop teaching in Jesus' name. Peter responded with, "We must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead after…
Created 7 months ago
Acts 5:28 (NLT), Acts 5:29 (NLT), Acts 5:30 (NLT), Acts 5:31 (NLT), Acts 5:32 (NLT), Acts 5:42 (NLT)
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True Courage and Bravery
It is my prayer that I would react the same way the apostles did when confronteded and told to stop proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ. The apostles said "We cannot stop telling about everything we…
Created 7 months ago
Acts 4:18 (NLT), Acts 4:19 (NLT), Acts 4:20 (NLT), Acts 4:21 (NLT)
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Obeying the Words of Christ
These words can't be more clear. Why call Him "Lord", when you don't obey his commandments. He says this kind of living is like building a house with no foundation. It will be swept away in a pile…
Created 7 months ago
Luke 6:46 (NLT), Luke 6:47 (NLT), Luke 6:48 (NLT), Luke 6:49 (NLT)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-10-30
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Dealing With Life's Disappointments
Dr. Johnny Blevins Elkin Valley Baptist Church Elkin, NC 1. The disappointment of unfulfilled expectations. (1-6) -Children do not guarantee fulfillment. -Wealth does not guarantee happiness. -Long…
Created 7 months ago
Ecclesiastes 6:1 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:2 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:3 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:4 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:5 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:6 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:7 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:8 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:9 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:10 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:11 (NKJV), Ecclesiastes 6:12 (NKJV)
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Choose Freedom
Why choose slavery (to evil) when Christ gives us freedom and a better life through a relationship with Him. Choose freedom over slavery.
Created 7 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan
2011-10-30
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Obedience Provides An Anchor
This scripture speaks of being obedient to God's commandments and shows how obedience to Him is our anchor when we face with evil.
Created 7 months ago
Psalm 119:56 (NLT), Psalm 119:57 (NLT), Psalm 119:58 (NLT), Psalm 119:59 (NLT), Psalm 119:60 (NLT), Psalm 119:61 (NLT), Psalm 119:62 (NLT), Psalm 119:63 (NLT), Psalm 119:64 (NLT)
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Beware of False Teachers
My personal notes and thoughts 7: There are many "deceivers" in the world who deny that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to Earth in the form of a man to live a perfect life and die on the cross as…
Created 7 months ago
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Finding Joy With God
After a person receives Jesus Christ as their Savior, they can fall off the path easily by compromising His instructions. Psalm 119: 1-10 gives us a good amount of encouragement to stay on the path with…
Created 7 months ago
Psalm 119:1 (NLT), Psalm 119:2 (NLT), Psalm 119:3 (NLT), Psalm 119:4 (NLT), Psalm 119:5 (NLT), Psalm 119:6 (NLT), Psalm 119:7 (NLT), Psalm 119:8 (NLT), Psalm 119:9 (NLT), Psalm 119:10 (NLT)
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A Relationship With the Savior
2:1-2 - John gives us great encouragement not to knowingly sin in our lives. If we do sin we have the only One who can advocate for (defend) us before God the Father on our side. Jesus Christ is the only…
Created 7 months ago
1 John 2:1 (NLT), 1 John 2:2 (NLT), 1 John 2:3 (NLT), 1 John 2:4 (NLT), 1 John 2:5 (NLT), 1 John 2:6 (NLT)
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-10-24
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-10-10
Jason Throckmorton
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