Excell Baptist Church

09/06/2026

In John 17, Jesus prays to the Father on the night before His crucifixion. He prays for Himself, for His disciples, and for all who will believe in Him through their message. Jesus asks the Father to glorify Him, protect His followers, sanctify them in the truth, and unite them as one. This chapter gives us a beautiful look into Jesus’ heart and His deep love and concern for His people.
✨ Key Themes:
• Jesus’ prayer before the cross
• Knowing God and receiving eternal life
• Protection for believers
• Sanctification through God’s Word
• Unity among believers
• Jesus’ love for His church

🙏 Reflection:
Before Jesus went to the cross, He prayed for His followers—including those who would believe in Him generations later. John 17 reminds us that we belong to Christ, are called to live in truth, and are meant to reflect His love and unity to the world.

📚 Scripture: John 17

💬 Comment below: What part of Jesus’ prayer in John 17 speaks to you the most?


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“Lord, I Lift Your Name On High”
words and music by Rick Founds
© 1989 Maranatha Praise, Inc.
Used by Permission. CCLI # 117947

“Across The Lands”
words and music by Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
© 2003 Thankyou Music
Used by Permission. CCLI # 4404428

“Jesus Saves”
words and music by Priscilla Jane Owens, William James Kirkpatrick
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
Used by Permission. CCLI # 51738

“Christ Our Hope In Life And Death”
words and music by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Jordan Kauflin
© 2019 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Messenger Hymns
Used by Permission. CCLI # 7127965

“Trust And Obey”
words by John H. Sammis; music by Daniel B. Towner
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
Used by Permission. CCLI # 101891

09/06/2026

In this passage, Paul explains that before Christ came, people were like children under guardians and slaves under the basic principles of the world. But at just the right time, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem those under the law so that we could receive adoption as God’s children. Because we are His children, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, allowing us to cry, “Abba, Father.”

✨ Key Themes:
• God’s perfect timing
• Jesus came to redeem us
• Adoption into God’s family
• Freedom from slavery
• Our identity as children of God
• Being heirs through Christ

🙏 Reflection:
Through Jesus, we are no longer slaves but sons and daughters of God. Our relationship with God is not based on fear or earning His love—we have been adopted into His family and can come to Him as our loving Father.

📚 Scripture: Galatians 4:1–7

💬 Comment below: What does it mean to you to know that you are a child of God?


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“To God Be The Glory”
words by F***y Jane Crosby; music by William Howard Doane
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
Used by Permission. CCLI # 23426

“His Mercy Is More”
words and music by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
© 2016 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Messenger Hymns
Used by Permission. CCLI # 7065053

“Because He Lives”
words and music by William J. Gaither, Gloria Gaither
© 1971 Hanna Street Music
Used by Permission. CCLI # 16880

“Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”
words and music by Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson
© 2018 CityAlight Music; Farren Love And War Publishing; Integrity's Alleluia! Music
Used by Permission. CCLI # 7121852

“There Is A Redeemer”
words and music by Melody Green
© 1982 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing
Used by Permission. CCLI # 11483

08/30/2026

So thankful to have a full house for our 5th Sunday Social gathering! Thank you to everyone who pitched in to help pull it off! And what a joy to celebrate Alyvia Rymer‘s baptism! 

08/26/2026

Make sure to join us this Sunday! We're looking forward to a great time of fellowship together.

08/20/2026

Please join us for worship on August 30 and for a time of fun, food, and fellowship!

08/16/2026

In this passage, Paul points back to Abraham, who believed God and was counted as righteous because of his faith. He explains that those who rely on faith are the true children of Abraham, while those who depend on the works of the law are under a curse because no one can perfectly keep the law. Christ redeemed us from that curse by becoming a curse for us on the cross, so that the blessing promised to Abraham could come to the nations through faith in Jesus Christ.
✨ Key Themes:
• Righteousness through faith
• The promise given to Abraham
• The limits of the law
• Christ taking our curse upon Himself
• The blessing of salvation through faith

🙏 Reflection:
We cannot earn righteousness by being good enough or keeping every rule perfectly. Our hope is found in Christ, who took the curse we deserved so that we could receive God's blessing through faith.

📚 Scripture: Galatians 3:6–14

💬 Comment below: What does it mean to you that Christ took the curse in our place?


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“How Great Thou Art”
words and music by Stuart K. Hine
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
Used by Permission. CCLI # 14181

“10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)”
words and music by Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin
© 2011 Thankyou Music; Atlas Mountain Songs
Used by Permission. CCLI # 6016351

“There Is A Fountain”
words by William Cowper; music by Lowell Mason
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
Used by Permission. CCLI # 27764

“Doxology”
words by Thomas Ken; music by Louis Bourgeois
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
Used by Permission. CCLI # 4255578

“Just As I Am (I Come Broken)”
words and music by Travis Cottrell, David Moffitt, Sue C. Smith
© 2005 CCT Music; Moffitt Music; Sue C. Smith Music
Used by Permission. CCLI # 4945067

08/14/2026

Join us on August 30 as our entire church family comes together for a fun social gathering! We'll have good food and games for everyone to enjoy!

08/12/2026