Pursuit of Excellence with Narration

1. The Pursuit of Excellence – Susie Snow, CPLC

2. In history, the word “excellence” has
been used as a title of honor. It derives
from the word “excel” which means
“to go beyond the average .”

3. It means “to exceed, to surpass in
good qualities or laudable deeds, to
outdo, to surpass.” It can also mean
“being of great value or use, applied
to things; remarkable for good
properties, as an excellent piece of
furniture; an excellent home or
excellent automobile.”

4. 1. Getting the job done right is efficiency.
2. Getting the right job done is effectiveness.
3. Getting the right job done right is excellence.

5. Observations About Excellence:
1. Excellence is a Bible Word.
Ps. 8:1 “excellent name”
Ps. 150:2 “excellent greatness”
Pr. 8:6 “speak of excellent things”
Pr. 12:4 “excellent wife”
Pr. 22:20 “excellent counsel and knowledge”
Pr. 28:29 “excellent guidance”
Is. 60:15 “eternal excellence”

6. Observations About Excellence:
1. Excellence is a Bible Word.
Da. 5:12 “excellent spirit”
Da. 5:14 “excellent wisdom”
1 Co. 12:31 “more excellent way”
2 Co. 4:7 “excellence of the power of God”
He. 8:6 “excellent ministry”
He. 11:4 “Abel’s excellent sacrifice”

7. 2. Excellence finds it’s origin in God.
“How excellent is thy name in all the earth.”
Ps. 8:1
“How excellent is thy loving kindness.”
Ps. 36:7
“For His name alone is excellent.”
Ps 148:13

8. 3. Excellence comes where excellence
is valued.
Learn to welcome the excellence of God
in all areas of life.
Vincent Thomas Lombardi is arguably the greatest
football coach of all time, and is on the short
list of history’s greatest coaches, regardless of
sport. His ability to teach, motivate and inspire
players helped turn the Green Bay Packers into
the most dominating NFL team in the 1960s.

9. “The quality of a person's life is in
direct proportion to their commitment
to excellence, regardless of their
chosen field of endeavor.”
Vincent "Vince" Lombardi
(1913-1970); Athletic Coach

10. 4. Excellence is inspired by experiencing
excellence.
(Story of 1996 Olympic French Rifle Team winning
the Gold medal.)

11. 1996 French Rifle Team
Gold Medalist
Jean-Pierre Amat

13. 5. Excellence is a journey, not a
destination.
“Excellence is the gradual result of always
trying to do better.” - Pat Riley
Excellence is about dedicating yourself to a life
of continuous improvement.
It's about being happy with what you've
accomplished, but always recognizing that
there is more to be done.

14. 6. Excellence comes in the measure
we are willing to pay.
• Excellence is not a gift given, but a skill
perfected.
• Education may be expensive, but think about
the cost of ignorance.

15. If you are going to achieve excellence
in big things, you develop the habit in
little matters. Excellence is not an
exception, it is a prevailing attitude.”
Colin Powell - Chairman of the US Joint
Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993)

16. Four Ways to Pursue
Excellence in Your Life:

17. • 1 Tim 3.13• 2 Cor 8.7
• 1 Cor 14.12
GIFTS
• Phil 4.8
THINK
If anything is
excellent,
THINK about
it.
You should
excel in the
GIFTS that
BUILD up
the church.
If you SERVE
well, you
will gain an
excellent
STANDING.
Excel in
EVERYTHING
– including
giving.
#1 #2
#4 #3 SERVEGIVING

18. The Pursuit of Excellence – Susie Snow, CPLC

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