Alright people, it is time for an engagement session from some of the coolest people I know. Seth is one of my close and dear friends, and his lady, Claire, has nestled her way into my heart as well! These two are adorable you guys, but don’t let me just spill on and on with words because you’re…
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One of the most awkward, random, hilarious movies I’ve ever seen. If you’ve never seen “Gentlemen Broncos,” do yourself a favor and watch it.
So…here’s my list. I tried not to be biased, but it was still a list that I picked and put together. I chose songs from a few difference aspects, impact on the church (local and global), popularity, songwriting, and so forth. I might do a list of my personal favorites in the future, which would be different from this list. Anyway, here you go, let me know what you think!
10) Mighty to Save — Hillsong
Just about anybody that has attended church semi-regularly over the last 8 years either knows this song by heart or has at least heard it. It was really the song that made Hillsong a global phenomenon in the worship music arena.
9) Your Love Never Fails — Jesus Culture
Good, simple, easy to catch on to, and scriptural lyrics. That’s always a good combination. This is also a great song to play anywhere in a worship set list, which is super cool. Also, I love Chris Quilala’s voice.
8) How Deep the Father’s Love — Stuart Townend
I’m not really sure if this is considered a worship song or a hymn? Either way, it’s one of the most Jesus glorifying, ‘meditating on what Christ has done for us’ songs ever. Lyrically, this is probably one of the top songs on this list. My church, CrossPointe Worship, released a pretty cool cover of this song on our album ‘Here Comes the Light,’ if you want to check it out.
7) Our God — Chris Tomlin
I’ve played this song more than any other worship song…ever. Honestly, I could play it with my eyes closed. But man…it’s a powerful song. “If our God is for us, then who could ever stop us?,” who doesn’t feel empowered by the Holy Spirit when singing that? Great song.
6) How He Loves — John Mark McMillan
This song has been around for a while and everybody knows it, but people still go nuts when they hear this song. The story behind this song is what makes it so beautiful. John Mark McMillan is an incredible songwriter and he has many other songs that are filled with great metaphoric melodies.
5) Revelation Song — Gateway Worship
This song is straight up scripture from the ‘back of The Book.’ This is one of the most God glorifying songs that has ever been written. Scripturally, the chorus of this song are actual lines (verses) that we will be singing in heaven one day…and that is awesome! I love this song. Also, Kari Jobe’s vocal is ridiculous.
4) Hosanna — Hillsong
This is another song that has been around for a good while, but it’s still one of my favorite worship songs. From a songwriting standpoint, this is one of the most well-written worship songs ever. So grooving and has some interesting parts. As always, Brooke Fraser’s voice is captivating.
3) How Great is Our God — Chris Tomlin
This song is actually the #1 best selling worship song of all time and the most played worship song of all time according to CCLI. I remember thinking when this song was released, “Response song of the century.” This song catapulted Chris Tomlin to the top of the worship music industry. This song is worldwide.
2) From the Inside Out — Hillsong
Arguably the best worship song of all time, but on my list it’s going second. This song is absolutely amazing from any way you look at it. It’s powerful, moving, meditative, great songwriting, and God glorifying. People respond to this song the same today as they did when it was first released. Every worship guitarist knows how to play the riff at the beginning of this song…’da da daa da daaaa..’ you know what I’m talking about. Incredible, incredible song.
1) With Everything — Hillsong
There really is only one word to describe this song…epic. Insanely epic. Incredible lyrics and songwriting. When this song is played, there is such anticipation for the bridge, that people miss how heart felt and prayerful the verses are. And they are so great. But the bridge….oh the bridge. If you have heard the saying, “The bridge is the new chorus for worship music,” it’s because of this song. Every worship songwriter tries to write a bridge as epic as this one, but it is impossible. I had the opportunity to attend a Hillsong United concert last March. This was the last song of the night and it was that for a reason. It was one of the most powerful things I’ve ever been apart of, musically, and I wasn’t playing. Epic. And if you didn’t read it in this paragraph a few times already…this song is EPIC.
On an autumn day
The leaves began to turn grey
An optimist I seemed
But in the corner of my mind
I had fear hid away
And all I had inside was one more try
So I sat there waiting still
Out of the corner of my eye
I saw beauty stand before me
Like nothing that I’ve ever seen
And I recall that you were wearing
The brightest shade of red and blue
With perfection staring at me
I had never felt a love so true
You are more than words could say
You are more than my heart could phrase
It was like the first time I saw the sun
And without a doubt
I knew that you were the one
So the hours passed like minutes
And I just couldn’t pull myself away
I saw a lifetime flash before me
And I knew it would never be the same
So how did I ever live my life?
When your love changed it all in one night
You are my everything
You are my love
I’d lay my life down for yours
You’re the air that I breathe
You’re the ground that I walk on
My gravity
