Thanksgiving is an essential season in the Christian year, where churches and families come together to focus on the goodness of God. Here is a list of contemporary Christian worship songs and hymns that you can use to plan your worship services and express thanksgiving to God. See also Top Choral Anthems for Thanksgiving and then find worship songs for any season.

Sadness, frustration and anger are emotions not often embraced as inevitable parts of life—or of our spiritual journey. What do you do when you find yourself in a season of lament? There is good news that most of us know but few choose to embrace: lament is a necessary and healthy spiritual condition, an exercise of faith that can lead to eventual joy and peace that words fail to capture. Lament. This long expression of deep pain or sorrow isn't a sign of a *lack* of faith or spiritual weakness. It's a soul-strengthening exercise.

Some songs are uniquely arranged where they need two worship leaders: a male and a female. Often, the vocal range of a section in the song is uniquely purposed for a male or female lead. If you are looking for a song that brings you together as a team, this is the list for you. These songs were originally recorded featuring both male and female worship leaders.

Part of life consists of learning from confusing moments and persevering with patient faith. Real patience is evident when, regardless of how much time has gone by, a person not only continues to wait but also springs into action, not confusing patience with passivity. Download these chord charts and piano/vocal arrangements for all contexts of a small group to corporate church worship that resonate with the theme of waiting on the Lord. Also, check out the simplified versions for many of the best worship songs.