75 Worship Songs to Praise and Glorify God at Church, Home and Everywhere in Between

Feel the Spirit through these powerful church songs.

Author:
Kelsey Kryger
Feb 28, 2023

From the early days of the Christian church all the way to our present day, worship music has certainly transformed over time. The most popular worship songs today are contemporary worship music, with strong influences of pop-culture music. Of course, it wasn’t always this way. In the earliest centuries, worship music was influenced by the Old Testament and as such, followed Jewish practices closely (mostly Psalms and hymns being sung).

The shift to contemporary worship music—what we're most familiar with today—began in the 1960s. In the United States, the climate at the time was warm with social and cultural disruption: the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, student protests, heavy use of drugs among youths, and the list continues.

Churches were losing people in significant numbers—and although the church initially had a bone-to-pick with the sinful tunes of rock 'n roll music, they began to use the beloved genre to their advantage. There started to be more of an emphasis on guitar-based worship.

Today, there are all sorts of sub-genres of worship music and its overall popularity has significantly grown since the '60s. With such a range of songs, styles, and voices, it's become a beloved genre. Here are 75 of the best worship songs to inspire you and help you praise the Lord.

75 Best Worship Songs

1. "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" - Matt Redman

A widely-loved song that is just asking to be sung at a church service. It won two Grammy awards in 2013.

2. "This is Amazing Grace" - Phil Wickham

Phil Wickham mastered this song with such awe-inspiring lyrics that make everyone want to throw their hands up in worship. You can truly feel the passion in this song.

3. "Oceans" - Hillsong UNITED

This is definitely one of the most popular worship songs of all time, sung by the Australian worship group, Hillsong United. It even won "Worship Song of the Year" at the 2014 GMA Dove Awards.

4. "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" - Pentatonix

Pentatonix performs a beautiful, chill-inducing acapella version of this timeless classic.

5. "In Christ Alone (My Hope is Found)" - Adrienne Liesching

This song has been recorded and performed by numerous artists worldwide, but it was originally written by Stuart Townend, a British Christian worship leader.

6. "Death Was Arrested" - NewPoint Worship

"No matter where you are in your walk with Jesus, this song is a salvation message that helps us remember that Jesus came to die, defeated death, and rose again to set us free," said one of the NewPoint Worship band members.

7. "Build My Life" - Passion and Brett Younker

This soft intro that flows into a vibrant and uplifting progression will leave you with chills. Passion and Brett Younker collaborate effortlessly on this song.

8. "Good Good Father" - Chris Tomlin

Chris Tomlin is a popular Christian worship music singer that's sold over 7 million records. His cover of this popular worship song is one of his most well-known tunes.

9. "Reckless Love" - Cory Asbury

Back in the spring of 2018, "Reckless Love" was #1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart and spent a whole 18 weeks at the top of the charts.

10. "All Around Me" - Flyleaf

Many are surprised to find out that this angsty-sounding rock tune is actually a worship song. Lead singer, Lacey Sturm, said, "I don't know how many times I've experienced something where I felt like God showed up and saved me or loved me for no reason sometimes. That's why I sing this song, I sing it to God."

11. "O Come To The Altar" - Elevation Worship

Elevation Worship is a ministry located in North Carolina, and their rendition of "O Come To The Altar" is a call to open your heart and respond to God's grace.

12. "Lord I Need You" - Matt Maher

When we're in times of hardship, we tend to isolate and fight alone or lean into unhealthy distractions. Matt Maher expresses through this song how we should call upon God, through troubles and triumphs.

13. "Awake and Alive" - Skillet

In a world where it's easy to give in to temptations and unhealthy habits, Skillet reminds Christians how no one can take your hope away if you are rooted in God.

14. "Jesus Paid It All" - Kristian Stanfill

Written by Alex Nifong and brought to life through a song by Kristian Stanfill, "Jesus Paid It All" grew to popularity quickly after its release in 2006. The powerful lyrics tend to leave listeners in a state of euphoria.

15. "In Christ Alone" - Travis Cottrell

The melody for "In Christ Alone" began by being scribbled on the back of an electric bill in an Ireland flat apartment. The man that imagined it, Keith Getty, didn't think it was any good at the time. Yet, over twenty years later, "In Christ Alone" remains a timeless classic worship song.

16. "Jesus Loves Me" - Anna Bartlett Warner

Not many know that Anna Bartlett Warner was actually a popular American writer, and this song came from a poem she and her sister wrote together.

17. "Glorious Day" - Casting Crowns

The lyrics of this popular song came from the hymn, "One Day" by John Wilbur Chapman, but the melody was composed by the Casting Crowns.

18. "It Is Well" - Kristene DiMarco

If you haven't noticed, a popular theme with worship songs is incorporating hymns and bible verses into the songs. Kristene DiMarco incorporates the old hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul" into her popular worship song.

19. "Hosanna" - Hillsong Worship

If you've been to any type of Christian church service, you've likely heard "Hosanna" in some variation. Hillsong Worship adds a beautiful twist to their version.

20. "Everlasting God" - Brenton Brown

"Everlasting God" has been covered by many favorited worship artists, including Chris Tomlin. Regarding this song, Brenton Brown says, "If there's a theme, it's just a focus on the faithfulness of God despite the circumstances in which we find ourselves."

21. "Dare You To Move" - Switchfoot

Here's another popular one you've likely heard on the radio! Switchfoot's songs typically uphold many meanings with an underlying Christian theme. With "Dare You To Move", it's all about how God helps move us back on our feet after our stumbles and falls.

22. "Be My Escape" - Relient K

Relient K is another popular Christian rock band. The band is named after their guitarist's Chrysler – a Reliant K. And yes, they misspelled the name on purpose.

23. "Lead Me to the Cross" - Hillsong UNITED

This song is perfect for the upcoming season because it's all about the season of Lent. "Lead Me to the Cross" is based on Philippians 3:7-11.

24. "Chain Breaker" - Zach Williams

Zach William's purpose was to reach people both inside and outside of the church with his groundbreaking song, "Chain Breaker". It was about reaching people that were struggling and reminding them of all God has done in their lives to this point.

25. "Thank You Jesus for the Blood" - Charity Gayle

Arranged in the key of Bb, C, this song is powerfully performed by Charity Gayle, accompanied by beautiful piano sounds.

26. "Victor's Crown" - Darlene Zschech

What began as a career writing jingles for big brands like Coca-Cola, Darlene Zschech progressed her career by joining Hillsong Church and performing on American Idol in 2008.

27. "Indescribable" - Chris Tomlin

Another classic performed by everybody's favorite, Chris Tomlin. It's a reminder that although we may be small in comparison to the size of the universe, we are special to God individually.