45 Songs about Jesus (Worship, Love and Life)

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45 Songs about Jesus (Worship, Love and Life)

“I might not be a good singer but I will praise and worship God with all my heart. I might not be the best dancer but I will dance for the Lord all the days of my life.”

Euginia Herlihy

May our song list below inspire you to sing and dance to the Lord with all your heart, no matter the level of skill He’s given you!

I. Pop songs about Jesus

With a music genre of every kind out there; there’s even a selection of pop songs we can sing about Jesus. Upbeat, meaningful, and Christ-focused; you’ll definitely find one in our list for you.

1) Son Of God

Artist: Bethel Music, Cory Asbury
Album: Have It All
Year: 2016
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2) Light Of The World

Artist: Lauren Daigle
Album: Behold
Year: 2016
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3) You Reign

Artist: Mack Brock
Album: This Is Your Promise
Year: 2020
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4) Death Of Death

Artist: Cody Carnes
Album: Run To The Father
Year: 2020
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5) Only King Forever

Artist: Elevation Worship
Album: Only King Forever
Year: 2014
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II. Songs about the names of Jesus

In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.” Isaiah 12:4. Check out our song selection of the different names of Jesus.

1) King Of Kings

Artist: Travis Cottrell ft. Lily Cottrell
Album: Spirit Rise
Year: 2020
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2) Chain Breaker

Artist: Zach Williams
Album: Chain Breaker
Year: 2016
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3) Name Above All Names

Artist: Sovereign Grace Music
Album: Risen
Year: 2011
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4) Wonderful Counsellor

Artist: RESOUNDworship
Album: Christmas Songs
Year: 2014
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5) Messiah

Artist: Beautiful Eulogy ft. Citizens!
Album: Worthy
Year: 2017
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III. Songs about knowing and focusing on Jesus

Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. Psalm 73:25. When you know Christ, you know that nothing compares to Him and nothing satisfies as He does. Enjoy these artists’ testimonies of the same.

1) Jesus is Lord

Artist: Ye
Album: Jesus Is King
Year: 2019
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2) Open The Eyes Of My Heart

Artist: Michael W. Smith
Album: Worship
Year: 2001
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3) We Fall Down

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: The Noise We Make
Year: 2001
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4) Call Upon The Lord

Artist: Elevation Worship
Album: Here As In Heaven
Year: 2016
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5) I Will Follow

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: And If Our God Is For Us
Year: 2010
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IV. Worship songs about Jesus

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7. When you know the love of God your heart is naturally filled with worship. Here are some songs for you to enjoy.

1) Lord, I Need You

Artist: Matt Maher
Album: All The People Said Amen
Year: 2013
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2) Everything

Artist: Tim Hughes
Album: Holding Nothing Back
Year: 2007
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3) He Will Hold Me Fast

Artist: Shane & Shane
Album: Hymns, Vol. 1
Year: 2018
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4) Shine Jesus Shine

Artist: Graham Kendrick
Album: Shine Jesus Shine
Year: 1988
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5) Come, Now Is The Time To Worship

Artist: Brain Doerksen ft. Wendy Whitehead
Album: It’s Time
Year: 2008
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V. Hymns about Jesus

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. Psalm 145:3. From the beginning of creation, man has been worshipping the Lord. Check out these beautiful classics.

1) Days Of Elijah

Artist: Robin Mark
Album: Room For Grace (Live)
Year: 1997
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2) Behold Him

Artist: Paul Baloche ft. Kim Walker-Smith
Album: Behold Him
Year: 2020
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3) Be Thou My Vision

Artist: Fernando Ortega
Album: Fernando Ortega: The Ultimate Collection
Year: 2014
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4) Living Waters

Artist: Keith & Kristyn Getty
Album: Facing A Task Unfinished (Deluxe Edition)
Year: 2016
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5) Abide With Me

Artist: Matt Maher
Album: Saints and Sinners
Year: 2015
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VI. Songs about the love of Jesus

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16. Christ, Himself is a testimony of God’s love for us.

1) Jesus Is Love

Artist: The Commodores
Album: Heroes
Year: 1980
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2) Jesus Paid It All

Artist: Kim Walker-Smith
Album: Worship Circle Hymns
Year: 2019
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3) The Wonderful Cross

Artist: Chris Tomlin & Matt Redman
Album: The Noise We Make
Year: 2001
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4) This Is Amazing Grace

Artist: Phil Wickham
Album: The Ascension
Year: 2013
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5) Is He Worthy?

Artist: Chris Tomlin
Album: Holy Roar
Year: 2018
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VII. Songs about the life of Jesus

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. Psalm 13:5-6. Christ’s whole life was for us to be reconciled to God. May you also have the joy of knowing Him.

1) Jesus Is The Answer

Artist: Andraé Crouch
Album: The Light Years
Year: 1995
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2) Nothing But The Blood

Artist: Matt Redman
Album: Facedown
Year: 2004
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3) Because He Lives

Artist: Matt Maher
Album: Saints and Sinners
Year: 2015
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4) Jesus, Strong and Kind

Artist: CityAlight ft. Colin Buchanan
Album: CityAlight (Single)
Year: 2019
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5) Hallelujah

Artist: Don Moen
Album: God With Us
Year: 1993
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VIII. Children’s songs about Jesus

Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the Lord. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:4-5. Even children’s hearts can be filled with praise to the Lord!

1) Jesus Loves The Little Ones

Artist: Cedarmont Kids
Album: Gospel Singalong Collection
Year: 1993
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2) He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands

Artist: Sing Hosanna
Album: 60 Hymns For Kids
Year: 2011
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3) God Is So Good

Artist: Sing Hosanna
Album: 60 Hymns For Kids
Year: 2011
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4) Oh Happy Day

Artist: Edwin Hawkins Singers
Album: Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord
Year: 1968
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5) I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

Artist: Cedarmont Kids
Album: Bible Songs
Year: 1993
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IX. Songs with Jesus in the lyrics

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! – Psalm 150:6. Our list below has a great variety of songs with Jesus in the lyrics. Variety to suit all tastes.

1) Acquired In Heaven

Artist: Beautiful Eulogy ft. Josh White
Album: Instruments of Mercy
Year: 2013
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2) Yet Not I, But Through Christ In Me

Artist: CityAlight
Album: Yet Not I
Year: 2018
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3) Jesus Over Everything

Artist: Planetboom
Album: Jesus Over Everything
Year: 2019
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4) Only Jesus

Artist: Casting Crowns
Album: Only Jesus
Year: 2018
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5) Find Me At The Feet Of Jesus

Artist: Christy Nockels
Album: Let It Be Jesus
Year: 2015
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