As we enter the Advent season, we are reminded of the deep anticipation and yearning for the coming of Christ. This curated list of Advent Songs of Waiting and Longing reflects the heartfelt expectation that has marked this season for centuries. These songs are perfect for creating an atmosphere of reflection, hope, and worship during your Advent services, leading congregations to focus on the promise of the Savior who is to come. Each song captures the profound themes of waiting for God's promises to be fulfilled and longing for His presence in our lives. From ancient hymns to modern arrangements, this collection invites worshipers to embrace the stillness, prayer, and hope of the season.

As we gather to remember the birth of Christ during the Christmas season, communion offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the profound connection between the manger and the cross. These Songs for Communion During Christmas remind us that Jesus came not just to be born but to live, die, and rise again for our redemption. This collection of songs is designed to help your congregation enter into a moment of deep reverence and thanksgiving as they take part in communion during Christmas services. Each song reflects on the sacrifice of Christ, His love, and the gift of salvation that was set into motion with His birth.

Revelation 7:9-10 – Every Nation, Tribe, and Tongue After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands. And they cry out with a loud voice saying, “Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb. Use these worship songs and hymns to share about the Good News shared across every nation on earth. Download chord charts, vocal sheets, orchestrations, patches, and multitracks.

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These worship songs about God as King are powerful reminders that the God who created all and sustains all is in control! The hope of a sovereign God is something worth singing about. Plan ahead and sing one of these amazing songs with your church family! Get all the sheet music and chord charts you need here!

When we sing about God's grace and we believe the truth deep in our hearts, it affects our lives. We live with more compassion. We extend more mercy. We feel more empathy. This is why worship songs about grace and mercy are so important to the church. Every day and every week, through song and word, we must remind ourselves about the nature of God who is full of grace. What we receive from God, we extend to others. This is the full cycle of worship.

“In Christ alone, my hope is found, he is my light, my strength, my song.” These words from Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend echo deep theological truths. Yet often we need to be reminded of the hope we have, as it is easy to get distracted by daily activities, challenges, and hard times. Here is a list of songs that will encourage and offer assurance of the hope we have.

As believers our joy is deep and firm, it is supernatural, it flourishes in the midst of pain and suffering, it hopes, it is a result of abiding in Christ. 1 Peter 1:8 reminds us that even though we do not see Christ, we trust him and rejoice with an inexpressive and glorious joy. These are all songs that focus on joy.

In the last 20 years, Christian songwriters and worship leaders have caught on to the fact that Christmas is a significant time for worship in the church. More than just Christmas carols, there are so many great worship songs that highlight the themes of Christmas in a style that flows with worship songs we sing all throughout the year. These songs talk about joy, hope and peace in ways that are relevant to our modern lives, just as the classic carols connect us to the rich theology of our history.