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In this blog post, we will explore 10 worship songs about the cross that focus on it’s power and redemptive qualities. From contemporary anthems to traditional ballads, we will look at how these songs can help us more fully understand and appreciate the love of God that was shown on Calvary.
- “Red Letters” - Crowder
- “What A Beautiful Name” - Hillsong Worship
- “The Old Rugged Cross” - Various Artists
- “At The Cross (Love Ran Red)” - Chris Tomlin
- “Lead Me to The Cross” - Hillsong United
- “The Cross Has The Final Word” - Newsboys
- “This Is Amazing Grace” - Phil Wickham
- “Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)” - Casting Crowns
- “Jesus Paid It All” - Various Artists
- “In Christ Alone” - Various Artists
Evoking the imagery of Jonathan Edwards’ sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” Crowder’s song portrays the imminent danger our lives experience until the moment we come face-to-face with Christ’s payment for our sins. We are each facing a death sentence that is completely unstoppable save by the death of Jesus on that cross. Crowderhas pu...
The best worship songs are those which magnify the name of the Lord and celebrate His power and grace. You’ll find all of that and more in Hillsong Worship’s “What a Beautiful Name.” The 2016 song showcases the wonder of His name by marching throughout history at each of His victories, from the creation of the universe, to the sending of Jesus, to ...
The first traditional hymn on our list is written by none other than George Bennard. A prolific hymn writer and pastor of the early 20th century, Bennard made a great contribution with this moving song. “The Old Rugged Cross”is something of a country gospel favorite these days, having been covered by Alan Jackson and many other famous musicians. Th...
We can always count on one of the biggest names in Christian music for songs about the cross. “At the Cross (Love Ran Red)” comes from the 2014 album which shares its name with the subtitle of this track. This song tells us that the cross is the source of our redemption. The spot where Jesus died is what gives us life and hope for the future. Of co...
Sharing the central belief of Tomlin’s “At the Cross (Love Ran Red),” Hillsong UNITEDhere claims that everything else can pass away save the cross. We often get wrapped up in our daily distractions (some of which may even be “Christian” in nature) but we should always remember the importance of the cross and what happened there. The song also remin...
Maybe you prefer the original artist, Cody Carnes, and his version, but either way this is one of the most popular Christian songs about the cross and Jesus’ resurrection. At the time of Jesus’ death, the cross was a symbol of death and defeat, but it certainly wasn’t the end of His story. We can take part in Jesus’ victory over death when we come ...
Few of today’s popular Christian songs capture the substitutionary aspect of the cross quite like “This is Amazing Grace” from Phil Wickham. The song is suitably triumphant in its celebration of the fact we have been saved by the sacrifice of a loving God. The lyrics in “This is Amazing Grace” have everything you could want in a song about the cros...
Casting Crownshas a wonderful song in “Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)” that chronicles the story of Jesus (at least in earthly terms). The song begins with the reason for Jesus’ arrival, namely the greatness of mankind’s sin. The second verse focuses on the pain of the cross before the third verse swings in with the triumph of His resurrection. ...
The oldest entry on our list of popular Christian songs about the cross is a hymn written around the end of the American Civil War. We must accept that we are completely helpless when it come to our sin. No amount of good works can clean away the leper’s spots mentioned in “Jesus Paid It All.”In a way that only the good old hymns can do, this song ...
Sticking with the hymn category, we jump to a much more recent song written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty. “In Christ Alone”is naming God as our one and only hope for salvation. Not only is the song about the cross, but we see that Christ is our Savior yesterday, today, and forever. His victory was not a single event but a continuous reign of s...
Feb 26, 2010 · While the resurrection vindicates the efficacy of Christ’s death and is crucial to our salvation, it is Christ’s death as our substitute that paid our debt and reconciled us to God. All that to say, we worship a risen Savior!
Mar 16, 2015 · From the love flowing like a flood in Chris Tomlin’s “At The Cross (Love Ran Red)” to how Jesus has taken our sin in Brandon Heath’s “Jesus, Son of God,” songs proclaiming Christ’s sacrifice are some of the most moving worship songs.
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- Overcome – Elevation Worship. This has become one of my new favorite worship songs. The lyrics are so powerful and really gets my heart focus off the world and onto heaven.
- Resurrecting – Elevation Worship. This is another one of my favorite songs and even though it is by the same worship team as the first I’m still going to put them back to back because they are both such different songs.
- Forever – Kari Jobe. This song so beautifully depicts the love of our Savior, His death on the cross for our sins, and the power that rose Him from the grave.
- Jesus Son of God – Brandon Heath. This song is an awesome reminder of who Jesus was and is. He lived a perfect life to become a sacrifice, pleasing and acceptable to God for the atonement of our sins.
Worship Songs About Forgiveness. Forgiveness is a powerful theme in worship music, reminding us of the love and grace of God. As worship leaders, it’s essential to have a selection of songs that focus on this topic to bring healing and restoration to our congregations.
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Feb 20, 2024 · Hymns sung on Good Friday often reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus and the significance of the cross. Here are some traditional Good Friday hymns that are commonly sung in various Christian denominations: 1. How Great Thou Art. 2. Were You There? 3. The Old Rugged Cross. 4. Amazing Grace. 5. Rock of Ages. 6. Glorious Day. 7. All My Hope. 8.
