{"id":16856,"date":"2016-02-04T09:40:10","date_gmt":"2016-02-04T17:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharefaithblog.wpengine.com\/?p=16856"},"modified":"2017-10-18T15:17:32","modified_gmt":"2017-10-18T22:17:32","slug":"top-20-worship-songs-decade-2010-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharefaith.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-20-worship-songs-decade-2010-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 Worship Songs Of This Decade (2010-2016)"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are some amazing new worship songs that have made a penetrating impact this current decade. Now that we have less than half way to go, it\u2019s a good time to look at the music that has not only topped charts, but inspired and deepened the worshippers all over the world. Perhaps there are some trends to consider. Of course a list like this cannot contain many incredibly inspiring songs\u2014and there are many! With diverse expressions of worship, no one style, artist, or song fits all. We think you that beautiful fact will be clear when you see the list of the Top 20 Worship Songs of this Decade<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Top 20 Worship Songs Of This Decade (2010-2016)<\/h2>\n

\"top-songs-175\"20. Victor’s Crown<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong> 2013
\nWriter(s):\u00a0<\/strong>Darlene Zschech, Israel Houghton, Kari Jobe
\nArtist(s):\u00a0<\/strong>Darlene Zschech
\nYoutube:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/LuvfMDhTyMA<\/a>
\niTunes:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/lord-i-need-you-ep\/id1042673379<\/a>
\n\u201cVictor\u2019s Crown\u201d is a powerful proclamation of praise. Darlene says, \u201cIn John 19, it says Jesus represented wearing the crown of thorn. And in other version it says, Victor’s Crown of Thorn.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"matt-maher=headhost\"19. Lord, I Need You<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2012
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Matt Maher
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/LuvfMDhTyMA<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/lord-i-need-you-ep\/id1042673379<\/a>
\nA stirring collaboration, \u201cLord, I Need You\u201d offers a prayer every believer and wanderer can sing and pray together. We all have struggles. This song allows a church to honestly sing about them in a redeeming context.<\/p>\n

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\"kari-jobe\"18. Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2013
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Gabriel Wilson, Jenn Johnson, Joel Taylor, Kari Jobe
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Kari Jobe
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/0xHVtE3BT0c<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/burning-lights\/id716142371<\/a>
\nKari Jobe says of her collaboration with Brian Johnson this: \u201cThe thing we kept saying was forever, just talking about how forever Jesus will be lifted high, worshipped and glorified. We wanted to paint a picture of his story of coming to earth to die for our sins\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"chris-tomlin\"17. Crown Him (Majesty)<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2013
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, George Job Elvey, Godfrey Thring, Matt Maher, Matthew Bridges
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/0xHVtE3BT0c<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/burning-lights\/id716142371<\/a>
\nHere is a hymn beautifully reclaimed in a modern style. Chris Tomlin says, \u201cWhen I think about what we’re doing as worship leaders, when we’re bringing a song of praise, a heavenly anthem of praise, it drowns out all music and drowns out all other noise \u2026.”<\/p>\n

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\"elevation-worship\"16. Only King Forever<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2013
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Elevation Worship
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/FVygdWkcoMc<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/only-king-forever\/id785650993<\/a>
\nElevation Worship must make this list, as their influence in worship surely is beyond it. \u201cOnly King Forever\u201d includes the pastor of the church as a co-writer and was written for a sermon series.<\/p>\n

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\"vertical-church\"15. Lamb of God<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2014
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Andi Rozier, Jason Ingram, Meredith Andrews
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Vertical Worship Band
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/uqXzepuJhKs<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/church-songs\/id956026099<\/a>
\nA perfect song for communion or Good Friday, \u201cLamb of God\u201d expertly guides us to consider that \u201cthere is not greater love than to lay down your life for a friend\u201d just as John\u2019s gospel records.<\/p>\n

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\"matt-maher\"14. All the People Said Amen<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2013
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Matt Maher, Paul Moak, Trevor Morgan
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Matt Maher
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R377Az6RQiI<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/all-the-people-said-amen-live\/id634140898<\/a>
\nMillennials\u2026hear a pastor say, \u201cAnd all God\u2019s people said amen,\u201d and\u2026roll their eyes a little bit at that. Well, first of all, that\u2019s scripture. So, please don\u2019t roll your eyes at scripture. Take the time and learn the context,\u201d Maher says.<\/p>\n

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\"tomlin\"13. Here for You<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2013
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Jesse Reeves, Matt Maher, Matt Redman, Tim Wanstall
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Chris Tomlin
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/pjVjenUHeqs?list=PL1g_9I78e25RF-xJRVZanMOp6ixnVR6X5<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/passion-here-for-you\/id721294742<\/a>
\nThis call to worship, calls and commits the worshipper to identify their desire to be present for Christ in their praise. How well do we as worshippers welcome Christ into our \u201chouse\u201d or worship?<\/p>\n

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\"kristian\"12. One Thing Remains<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2010
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Jeremy Riddle
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Kristian Stanfill
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/fAGNF8XEq18<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/one-thing-remains-feat.-kristian\/id715896162<\/a>
\nChrista Black Gifford says, \u201cBrian (Johnson) had spontaneously sung the chorus years before\u2026and we began crafting the song around what had exploded in his heart that Sunday years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"this-i-believe\"11. This I Believe (The Creed)<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2014
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Hillsong Worship
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FtUNQpu2b7Q<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/no-other-name-live\/id886056642<\/a>
\nThis is a modern adaptation of the Apostle\u2019s Creed, which is believed to come from the First Century. Taking something ancient and delivering it in modern worship powerfully demonstrates how we are part of a faith that is very old.<\/p>\n

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\"whom-shall-i-fear\"10. Whom Shall I Fear<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2012
\nWriter(s):\u00a0<\/strong>Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Scott Cash
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Chris Tomlin
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/qOkImV2cJDg<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/burning-lights\/id716142371<\/a>
\nThis song is based on the 2 Kings 6:15-18 story of Elisha praying \u201copen his eyes that he may see\u201d which revealed the previously hidden hosts of angels, horses and chariots. Bible stories make for powerful worship songs.<\/p>\n

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\"chris--katie-torwalt\"<\/a>9. Holy Spirit<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2011
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Bryan and Katie Torwalt
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/XPPMSfCdUng<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/majestic-live\/id830769470<\/a>
\nSinging about the Holy Spirit is not knew, but this one has resonated widely. Kari Jobe says, \u201cThis song is an invitation for the Holy Spirit to come and invade every circumstance in our lives\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"philwhicham\"8. This Is Amazing Grace<\/h4>\n

Release Date: 2012<\/strong>
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, Phil Wickham
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Phil Wickham
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/XFRjr_x-yxU<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/the-ascension\/id706202509<\/a>
\nKeeping with theme of hymns quoted in new songs, \u201cThis is Amazing Grace\u201d offers powerful lyrics like \u201cWho brings our chaos back into order\/
\nWho makes the orphan a son and daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"all-sons-daughters\"7. Great Are You Lord<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2012
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>David Leonard, Jason Ingram, Leslie Jordan
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>All Sons and Daughters
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2qUOHjnDIFs<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/all-sons-daughters\/id864102230<\/a>
\nFor the church, the advantage of a duo leading us in worship is that we can include the voices of men and women more creatively. This song proves this case. All Sons and Daughters delivery of this song inspires.<\/p>\n

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\"crowder\"6.\u00a0Come As You Are<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2014
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Ben Glover, David Crowder, Matt Maher
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>David Crowder
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r2zhf2mqEMI<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/neon-steeple\/id866226484<\/a>
\nThe collaboration of writers on \u201cCome As You Are\u201d artfully gave us a poignantly powerful song great for invitation or communion. Crowder now claims a place in the \u201cmainstream\u201d as his fans have grown up with him.<\/p>\n

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\"paul-baloch\"5. The Same Love<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2011
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Michael Rossback, Paul Baloche
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Paul Baloche
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/xAK3t6uG58Q<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/the-same-love\/id594397127<\/a>
\nPaul Baloche of Integrity Music continues to write impactful songs we together each Sunday that are both singable and lasting. \u201c(In writing worship songs)I\u2019m offering a vocabulary for people to sing back to God\u2026\u201d says Baloche.<\/p>\n

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\"hillsong-live\"4. Cornerstone<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2011
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, William Batchelder Bradbury
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Hillsong Live
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/izrk-erhDdk<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/cornerstone-live-ep\/id716009479<\/a>
\nTaking bits from standby hymns like \u201cMy Hope Is Built On Nothing Less\u201d and blending with new music makes for a song that\u2019s new yet familiar. This \u201cformula\u201d seems to be working.<\/p>\n

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\"gungor\"3. Beautiful Things<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2010
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Lisa Gungor, Michael Gungor
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Gungor
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/Sqy1a_Gz0zQ<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/beautiful-things\/id353582848<\/a>
\nGungor, made up of married couple Micheal and Lisa Gungor, created a new genre of worship they call \u201cpost-rock liturgical.\u201d The influence of this song as a catalyst for creative writing of worship must be noted.<\/p>\n

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\"matt-redman\"2. 10,000 Reasons<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2011
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Matt Redman
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/XtwIT8JjddM<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/10-000-reasons-live\/id1002626925<\/a>
\nRedman has written and co-written enough to be veteran. It is not a surprise to see his songs often on the CCLI top 25. Clearly, we have much more to hear from him. One thing to note, this song was written in just an hour\u2014the fastest Matt has ever written a song.<\/p>\n

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\"oceans\"<\/a>1. Oceans (Where Feet May Fall)<\/h4>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>2012
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, Salomon Ligthelm
\nArtist(s): <\/strong>Hillsong United
\nYoutube: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/dy9nwe9_xzw<\/a>
\niTunes: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/oceans-ep\/id696342604<\/a>
\nWe all know that Hillsong creates good music that many love. But, it is not often that a worship song meant to be sung in houses of worship actually ends up at 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts. It also was number one for a record 48 weeks on the Christian charts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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