While we try desperately to forget about the bedazzled jeans and airbrushed tees of the early 2000s, the music throughout the decade should never be forgotten. Here are some of the most popular worship songs that defined the 2000s.

Worship Songs Originally Recorded in the Key of Db

Chris Tomlin is a Dove Award winning Christian worship leader and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin also leads worship at many Passion events. Some of his most well-known songs are "How Great Is Our God," "Jesus Messiah," and "Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)." He was awarded Male Vocalist at the 2006, 2007, and 2008 GMA Dove Awards. He was also named Artist of the Year in 2007 and 2008. Chris Tomlin released his fifth studio album Hello Love on September 2, 2008. Tomlin is one of the members of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith from Delirious? and Martin's wife Anna.

Imagine live brass, wind, and stringed instruments filling out the sound of your modern worship band. It's not just about sounding like the recording -- it's about engaging people of all ages who desperately want to get involved, use their gifts, and play inspiring music. There is room for more than just drums, bass, piano, and guitars. What about trumpets, flutes, violins, cellos, trombones, or clarinets. If you are willing to put them on stage, we have charts to help them fit right in.

Life can feel overwhelming, which is why Jesus specifically reminded us, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid" (John 14:27). Here is a list of songs that help you focus your heart on His peace.

Nostalgic and classic -- these contemporary worship songs have stood the test of time. Their melodies and chord progressions trigger memories of how the Spirit of God has moved throughout the decades. Slip one of these great classics into your setlist, and you'll be sure to capture the hearts of worshippers from a generation that has been faithful since the good old days. Here is a list of the most popular old Christian worship songs.

Most of the time when we see songs trending, they have been released in the last few months. This is a list of exceptions. These songs are rising on the charts and released in the 90s and 2000s. These are classics and throwbacks that are making a comeback. Take a look at these old worship songs that are still trending.