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What are churches around the world singing in 2016? Well, here is the answer with the 50 top worship songs of 2016* listed. We include the authors of the songs and a Youtube link to an artist performing the song. In the history of the Church, there usual has been a published songbook or hymnal for various denominations or countries. Today, our hymnal is virtual and crosses denominational and international borders. We hope you enjoy using these songs to worship on your own or at your weekly place of local worship!

Top Worship Songs of 2016

  1. This Is Amazing Grace, by Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, Phil Wickham –
    Artist: Phil Wickham on Ascension
    Youtube Link 
  2. 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord), by Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
    Artist: Matt Redman
    Youtube Link 
  3. Holy Spirit, by Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt
    Artist: Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes
    Youtube Link
  4. Lord, I Need You, by Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher
    Artist: Matt Maher
    Youtube Link 
  5. Cornerstone, by Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, William Batchelder Bradbury
    Artist: Hillsong Worship Live
    Youtube Link
  6. How Great Is Our God, by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves
    Artist: Chris Tomlin
    Youtube Link
  7. Our God, by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
    Artist: Chris Tomlin
    Youtube Link
  8. In Christ Alone, by Keith Getty, Stuart Townsend
    Artist: Keith & Kristyn Getty
    Youtube Link
  9. Mighty to Save, by Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan
    Artist: Hillsong Worship
    Youtube Link 
  10. Oceans (Where Feet May Fall), by Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, Salomon Ligthelm
    Artist: Hillsong United
    Youtube Link
  11. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), by Chris Tomlin, John Newton, Louie Giglio
    Artist: Chris Tomlin
    Youtube Link
  12. One Thing Remains (Your Love Never Fails), by Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Jeremy Riddle
    Artist: Kristian Stanfill
    Youtube Link
  13. Revelation Song, by Jennie Lee Riddle
    Artist: Kari Jobe
    Youtube Link
  14. Forever Reign, by Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan
    Artist: One Sonic Society
    Youtube Link
  15. Blessed Be Your Name, by Beth Redman, Matt Redman
    Artist: Matt Redman
    Youtube Link
  16. Forever (We Sing Hallelujah), by Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Gabriel Wilson, Jenn Johnson, Joel Taylor, Kari Jobe
    Artist: Kari Jobe
    Youtube Link
  17. Everlasting God, by Brenton Brown, Ken Riley
    Artist: Lincoln Brewster
    Youtube Link
  18. Great Are You Lord, by David Leonard, Jadon Ingram, Leslie Jordan
    Artist: All Sons & Daughters
    Youtube Link
  19. This I Believe (The Creed), by Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker
    Artist: Hillsong Worship
    Youtube Link
  20. Here I Am To Worship, by Tim Hughes
    Artist: Tim Hughes
    Youtube Link
  21. Your Grace is Enough, by Matt Maher
    Artist: Matt Maher
    Youtube Link
  22. How Great Thou Art, by Stuart Wesley Keene Hine
    Artist: Laren Daigle
    Youtube Link
  23. Open Up The Heavens, by Andi Rozier, James McDonald, Jason Ingram, Meredith Andrews, Stuart Garrard
    Artist: Vertical Church Band
    Youtube Link
  24. How He Loves, by John Mark McMillan
    Artist: John Mark McMillan
    Youtube Link
  25. Jesus Messiah, by Chris Tomlin, Danial Carson, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves
    Artist: Chris Tomlin
    Youtube Link
  26. The Stand, by Joel Houston
    Artist: Hillsong Music
    Youtube Link
  27. How Deep The Father’s Love For Us, by Stuart Townend
    Artist: Austin Stone Worship
    Youtube Link
  28. Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies), by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Scott Cash
    Artist: Chris Tomlin
    Youtube Link
  29. Open the Eyes of My Heart, by Paul Baloche
    Artist: Michael W. Smith
    Youtube Link
  30. Forever, by Chris Tomlin
    Artist: Chris Tomlin
    Youtube Link
  31. Hosanna (Praise is Rising), by Brenton Brown, Paul Baloche
    Artist: Paul Baloche
    Youtube Link
  32. Because He Lives (Amen), by Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, William J. Gaither
    Artist: Matt Maher
    Youtube Link
  33. Jesus Paid It All, by Alex Nifong, Elvina M. Hall, John Thomas Grape
    Artist: Kristian Stanfill
    Youtube Link
  34. Great I Am, by Jared Anderson
    Artist: New Life Worship
    Youtube Link
  35. We Believe, by Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike, Travis Ryan
    Artist: Travis Ryan
    Youtube Link
  36. You Are My King (Amazing Love), by Billy J. Foote
    Artist: Christy Nockels
    Youtube Link
  37. Build Your Kingdom Here, by Rend Collective
    Artist: Rend Collective
    Youtube Link
  38. Happy Day, by Ben Cantelon, Tim Hughes
    Artist: Tim Hughes
    Youtube Link
  39. God Is Able, by Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan
    Artist: Hillsong Worship
    Youtube Link
  40. Your Love Never Fails, by Anthony Skinner, Chris McClarney
    Artist: Chris McClarney
    Youtube Link
  41. Holy Is The Lord, by Chris Tomlin, Loui Giglio
    Artist: Chris Tomlin
    Youtube Link
  42. From the Inside Out, by Joel Houston
    Artist: Hillsong United
    Youtube Link
  43. Come As You Are, by Ben Glover, David Crowder, Matt Maher
    Artist: David Crowder
    Youtube Link
  44. Alive, by Alexander Pappas, Aodhan King
    Artist: Hillsong Young & Free
    Youtube Link
  45. Shout to the Lord, by Darlene Zchech
    Artist: Darlene Zchech
    Youtube Link
  46. Hosanna, by Brooke Ligertwood
    Artist: Brooke Ligertwood
    Youtube Link
  47. Only King Forever, by Chris Brown, Matt Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
    Artist: Elevation Worship
    Youtube Link
  48. Come, Now is the Time to Worship, by Brian Doerksen
    Artist: Brian Doerksen, feat. Wendy Whitehead
    Youtube Link
  49. Here For You, Jesse Reeves, Matt Maher, Matt Redman, Tim Wanstall
    Artist: Matt Redman
    Youtube Link
  50. At the Cross (Love Ran Red), Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jonas Myrin, Matt Armstrong, Matt Redman
    Artist: Chris Tomlin
    Youtube Link

*The 50 top worship songs are from CCLI.com’s list as of the summer of 2016. The songwriter or songwriters of each song follow each title. The links are to youtube.com recordings of artists who may or may not be the authors of the songs.


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