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Commitment To Excellence
Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 6, 2000 (message contributor)
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1. Excellence #1 - Roadblocks To A Life Of Excellence
Contributed on Nov 6, 2000
Introduction to a series of 10 messages on Excellence. Message one deals with hinderances to living an excellent life.
A Life Of Excellence: Part 1 Road-Blocks On the Road To Excellence Romans 7:14-25 Introduction: A Day of Infamy A. December 7, 1941 - 7:55 AM B. 190 Japanese planes from 6 Aircraft Carriers, 25 submarines + several midget subs C. 5 US battleships sunk, 2 destroyers demolished, ...read more
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2. Excellence #2 - A Life Built On The Foundation Of Jesus Christ
Contributed on Nov 8, 2000
An excellent life MUST be built on a firm foundation.
A Life Built On The Foundation Of Jesus Christ 1 Cor. 3:11 1. Jesus’ life presents a pattern for a life of excellence for us to follow. A. The example of personal growth. · (Luke 2:52) And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. B. The example of ...read more
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3. Excellence #3 - A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture
Contributed on Nov 8, 2000
AN EXCELLENT LIFE IS ONE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF HOLY SCRIPTURE.
A Life Of Excellence: Part 3 A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Ephesians 2:20 1. Who were the Apostles & Prophets? - Mere men - with similar faults & failures as us A. Moses - fits of anger B. David - unchecked lust C. Solomon - extravagance & lust D. Elijah - ...read more
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4. Excellence #4 - Commitment
Contributed on Nov 8, 2000
Excellence requries commitment
Commitment To Excellence - Part 4 Commitment Luke 14:25-35 I. C - Challenge of commitment ·(Josh 24:15) And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; … but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. And the people answered and said, God forbid ...read more
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5. Excellence #5 - Love
Contributed on Nov 8, 2000
There is no excellent life without excellent LOVE.
Commitment To Excellence - Part 5 Love 1 Cor. 13 I. The Beauty Of Love A. Ways of expressing Love B. Words for expressing love C.Wisdom in expressing love II. The Basis Of Love A. Our love for God is based on His love for us. B. Our love for our family members is based on a natural ...read more
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6. Excellence #6- Vision
Contributed on Nov 8, 2000
Vision is an essential element to persuing a life of excellence.
Commitment To Excellence - Part 6 VISION Prov 28:18 Introduction: A. Definition: 1. The ability to see. 2. The ability to see beyond what the majority sees. B. Case Studies: 1. 12 Spies - (Numbers 13:1 - 14:10) 2. Nehemiah - (Nehemiah 1 - 6) 3. Paul - (Acts 9 & 16) I. Vision Must Be ...read more
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7. Excellence #7 - Determination
Contributed on Nov 8, 2000
WHAT EVER YOU DO IN YOUR PERSUIT OF EXCELLENCE - DON'T QUIT!
Commitment To Excellence - Part 7 Determination Phil 3:13-14; Heb 12:1-2; 2 Tim 4:7 Introduction: Understanding Our Terms A. Vision - The ability to see beyond the majority; Viewing life’s circumstances from God’s perspective. B. Dreams - God given ideas, plans or goals that lead to ...read more
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8. Excellence #8 - Priorities
Contributed on Nov 8, 2000
In order to persue excellence, you must set your priorities
Commitment To Excellence - Part 8 Priorities (Mat 6:33) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Mat 22:37-38) Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy ...read more
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9. Excellence #9 - Accountability
Contributed on Nov 8, 2000
Excellence will not be achieved without accountability.
Commitment To Excellence - Part 9 Accountability Eccl 4:9-12; 12:13-14 Introduction: 4 Requirements of Accountability A. Vulnerability - Capable of admitting mistakes & sin B. Teachability - Willing to learn, quick to hear & respond to reproof. C. Availability - Accessible, touchable, ...read more
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10. Excellence #10- Service
Contributed on Nov 8, 2000
A life of excellence will be expressed by service to others.
Commitment To Excellence - Part 10 SERVICE Ephesians 2:8-10 Introduction: 2 Errors concerning Service A. Serve so God will love you. * (John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting ...read more