2018 was the year of wildfires in California, the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan, #MeToo, and the death of Aretha Franklin. The world was bracing itself for even more change in the years ahead. But we also remember 2018 as a year that brought some incredible songs of worship. These are the most popular worship songs from 2018.

Elevation Worship is the worship ministry of Elevation Church, a multisite church based in Charlotte, N.C. led by Pastor Steven Furtick. Elevation Worship has produced 12 albums that include American Christian radio no. 1 song “Graves Into Gardens”, the RIAA Gold Certified song “The Blessing”, RIAA Platinum Certified and American Christian radio Top 5 song “O Come to The Altar” and the RIAA Gold Certified song “Do It Again.” The group currently has ten songs on the CCLI Top 100 list. This ministry is passionate about producing songs for the local church that connect others to God. Their main priority is to create an atmosphere of worship so people can encounter Jesus in a real and personal way. Elevation Worship's newest album Old Church Basement, a live album collaboration with Maverick City Music, released April 30, 2021.

Jesus taught about how we could enter the Kingdom of God, His miracles proved the power of the Kingdom of God, and He taught about the truth of the Kingdom of God. With His incarnation, Jesus instituted the Kingdom of God here and now, and also promised the Kingdom of God yet to come. Here are songs celebrating our hope because of the Kingdom of God.

Download sheet music & audio tracks for your Resurrection Sunday church worship services, including traditional, contemporary, and modern Christian songs & hymns. We have chord charts, stage charts, piano sheets, vocal sheets, orchestrations, multitracks, & more. Resurrection Sunday is the day the stone was rolled away and the grave is empty! Find more Christian worship songs for Easter.

In Christ we have freedom. Free from the power of sin; free from the bondage of our past; free to walk by the Spirit in freedom, free to be content in whatever situation we find ourselves, free to find healing and deliverance in our Savior. And in all these things, this freedom offers hope and glorifies God. Here is a list of songs focusing on freedom.

When you're needing to have a fuller sound for the Easter services, download the multitracks to help round out the worship band. Download the chord charts, stage charts, piano/vocal sheets, choir sheets, and even orchestrations of all the Easter songs to lead the congregation in worship.

Worship songs about God's reign celebrate His supreme authority, sovereignty, and eternal rule over all creation. These songs declare His kingship, majesty, and power, inspiring worshipers to respond with awe and reverence. Perfect for services focused on God's sovereignty and glory, download chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations, and multitracks to support your worship team in delivering these powerful songs, creating an atmosphere that exalts the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

These worship songs about missions inspire believers to spread the Gospel and fulfill the Great Commission. With lyrics that focus on outreach, love for others, and sharing God's message, these songs encourage us to step out in faith and serve. Download chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations, and multitracks to bring these songs into your worship setting, empowering your congregation to carry God's light to the world.

As you plan out your summer worship services, consider adding in one or more of these top songs and reminding the people in your congregation about the importance of their messages and themes. Download the simple chord chart arrangements for your small group or outdoor service.

Check out some of the best Easter worship songs of 2021 from Essential Music featuring artists and songwriters like Elevation Worship, Phil Wickham, Red Rocks Worship, and more. These incredible songs will encourage your church as they sing about themes of the resurrection, hope, the power of the cross, and redemption offered through Jesus Christ.