It’s no secret that Easter Sunday is to your church what the super bowl is to football...it’s a big deal! The pews will be packed, family members will be in town, and people who haven’t been to church in a year (or more!) might be in attendance. Because of this, you want to make sure that every element of your Easter worship (especially your Easter worship songs) points to Jesus -- the risen savior!
For many of us who work for a church, the task can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the Easter worship songs. There are so many amazing Easter worship songs out there, but on Easter it’s important that even the messaging in the songs is pointing to the resurrection, the power of Jesus, and the freedom we have in Him. To help narrow down your Easter worship songs search, we’ve come up with a list of the top 25 Easter worship songs to play on Easter Sunday.
This ultimate list of Easter worship songs covers well known worship songs and hymns as well as some brand new ones and some you may have never heard of. With each Easter worship song we’ve listed, we included the writers, CCLI number and link for easy planning, a YouTube link to our favorite version of the song and our favorite lyrics for each of the Easter worship songs listed.
We pray that this list of Easter worship songs helps take some of the work off of your plate, and allows you to focus even more on preparing to lead your church through an amazing time of worship to Jesus, the One who conquered death for us!
Because He Lives (Amen) – Matt Maher
Writers: Matt Maher, Jason Ingram, Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Daniel Carson, Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither
CCLI# 7027887
Favorite Version: Because He Lives (Amen) – Matt Maher
Favorite Lyrics:
Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
Every fear is gone
I know He holds my life my future in His hands
Amen, Amen
I’m alive, I’m alive
Because He lives
Amen, Amen
Let my song join the one that never ends
Champion – Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Writers: Bryan & Katie Torwalt
CCLI# 7065984
Favorite Version: Champion – Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Favorite Lyrics:
O victory, You have won
Victorious, You have come
What was stolen, You brought back to us
Our Champion, You fight for us
You made a way where there was none
Our Champion, You’re strong in us
The debt we owed, You paid in blood
Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He is Not Dead) – NCC Worship
Writers: Charles Wesley, Kurtis Parks, Samuel Arnold
CCLI# 7019316
Favorite Version: Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He is Not Dead) - NCC Worship
Favorite Lyrics:
Christ the Lord is risen today
Alleluia
Sons of men and angels say
Alleluia
Raise your joys and triumphs high
Alleluia
Sing ye heavens and earth reply
Alleluia
Lives again our glorious King
Alleluia
Where O death is now thy sting
Alleluia
Forever (We Sing Hallelujah) – Kari Jobe
Writers: Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Gabriel Wilson, Jenn Johnson, Joel Taylor & Kari Jobe
CCLI# 7001228
Favorite Version: Forever (LIVE) – Kari Jobe
Favorite Lyrics:
One final breath He gave
As heaven looked away
The son of God was laid in darkness
A battle in the grave
The war on death was waged
The power of hell forever broken
The ground began to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Now death where is your sting?
Our resurrected King
Has rendered you defeated
For The Cross – Bethel Music
Writers: Jenn Johnson, Ian McIntosh & Gabriel Wilson
CCLI# 7001238
Favorite Version: For The Cross – Brian & Jenn Johnson
Favorite Lyrics:
Hallelujah, what a Savior
Hallelujah, what a friend
Hallelujah, King forever
We thank You for the cross
Glorious Day – Passion, Kristian Stanfill
Writers: Jason Ingram, Jonathan Smith, Kristian Stanfill, Sean Curran
CCLI# 7081388
Favorite Version: Passion - Glorious Day (Live) ft. Kristian Stanfill
Favorite Lyrics:
I was buried beneath my shame
Who could carry that kind of weight
It was my tomb
Till I met You
I was breathing, but not alive
All my failures I tried to hide
It was my tomb
Till I met You
You called my name
And I ran out of that grave
Out of the darkness
Into Your glorious day
God is Alive – Fee
Writers: Eddie Kirkland, Steve Fee
CCLI# 625619
Favorite Version: God is Alive - Steve Fee (Album Version)
Favorite Lyrics:
Let the darkness flee
It's got no power over me
I have been set free, God is alive
Death where is your sting
Sin has got no hold on me
I am free indeed. God is alive.
We've been redeemed
So rise and sing
Great Are You Lord – All Sons & Daughters
Writers: David Leonard, Jason Ingram & Leslie Jordan
CCLI# 6460220
Favorite Version: Great Are You Lord – One Sonic Society
Favorite Lyrics:
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You only
He Lives – Chris Tomlin
Writers: Ben Cantelon, Chris Tomlin, Nick Herbert, Reuben Morgan
CCLI# 7072571
Favorite Version: He Lives - Chris Tomlin
Favorite Lyrics:
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen!
Hope Is Alive – Kristene DiMarco
Writers: Kristene DiMarco, Brian Johnson, Matt Hammitt, Bill Johnson & Sean Feucht
CCLI# 7086097
Favorite Version: Hope Is Alive (LIVE) – Kristene DiMarco
Favorite Lyrics:
The Son of God hung on the cross
The day was dark and all felt lost
But stirring underneath the surface
The Lamb of God fighting for us
Hope is alive today, He is alive today
The stone was rolled away
Death defeated in His grave
Hope is alive today, He is alive today
No matter what we face
We overcome in Jesus’ name
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us – Stuart Townend
Writers: Stuart Townend
CCLI# 1558110
Favorite Version: How Deep The Father’s Love For Us – Austin Stone Worship Live
Favorite Lyrics:
Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I Will Rise – Chris Tomlin
Writers: Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Louie Giglio, Matt Maher
CCLI# 5183450
Favorite Version: I Will Rise - Chris Tomlin
Favorite Lyrics:
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
In Christ Alone – Keith & Kristyn Getty
Writers: Keith Getty & Stuart Townend
CCLI# 3350395
Favorite Version: In Christ Alone – Owl City
Favorite Lyrics:
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
Jesus Died My Soul To Save – Pocket Full of Rocks
Writers: Matt Boswell, Michael Farren
CCLI# 5507074
Favorite Version: Jesus Died My Soul To Save - Pocket Full of Rocks
Favorite Lyrics:
Come you broken, bound by sin
And let your weary journey end
Come and lay your burdens down
Where mercy rules and peace abounds
What depth of love, what reach of grace
Oh, how my grateful heart now aches
To sing it louder, the refrain
Jesus died, my soul to save
Jesus died, my soul to save
Jesus is Better – Austin Stone Worship Feat. Aaron Ivey
Writers: Aaron Ivey, Brett Land
CCLI# 7006188
Favorite Version: Jesus is Better – Austin Stone Worship Feat. Aaron Ivey
Favorite Lyrics:
Your kindly rule has shattered and broken the curse of sin's tyranny
My life is hidden 'neath Heaven's shadow, Your crimson flood covers me
Your crimson flood covers me
Glory, glory, we have no other king
But Jesus Lord of all
Raise the anthem, our loudest praises ring
We crown Him Lord of all
My Victory – David Crowder
Writers: David Crowder, Hank Bentley, Ed Cash & Darren Mulligan
CCLI# 7054548
Favorite Version: My Victory (LIVE) – Crowder & Passion
Favorite Lyrics:
You came for criminals and every pharisee
You came for hypocrites, even one like me
You carried sin and shame the guilt of every man
The weight of all I’ve done nailed into Your hands
Oh, Your love bled for me
Oh, Your blood in crimson streams
Oh, Your death is hell’s defeat
A cross meant to kill is my victory
O Praise The Name (Anastasis) – Hillsong Worship
Writers: Dean Ussher, Marty Sampson & Benjamin Hastings
CCLI # 7037787
Favorite Version: O Praise The Name + Praise The Lord Oh My Soul (Sean Feucht)
Favorite Lyrics:
I cast my mind to Calvary
Where Jesus bled and died for me
I see His wounds, His hands, His feet
My Saviour on that cursed tree
His body bound and drenched in tears
They laid Him down in Joseph’s tomb
The entrance sealed by heavy stone
Messiah still and all alone
O praise the name of the Lord our God
O praise His name forevermore
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God
Raised to Life – Elevation Worship
Writers: Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Matt Redman, Steven Furtick
CCLI # 7011534
Favorite Version: Raised to Life (live) Elevation Worship
Favorite Lyrics:
Raised to life with Christ the Savior
In His name a new creation
Now our song will rise
Adoring Christ the Lord
Sin was strong
But Jesus is stronger
Our shame was great
But Jesus You're greater
Resurrecting – Elevation Worship
Writers: Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Matthew Ntele, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
CCLI # 7051507
Favorite Version: Resurrecting (LIVE) - Elevation Worship
Favorite Lyrics:
The head that once was crowned with thorns
Is crowned with glory now
The Savior knelt to wash our feet
Now at His feet we bow
The One who wore our sin and shame
Now robed in majesty
The radiance of perfect love
Now shines for all to see
Your name, Your name
Is victory
All praise, will rise
To Christ, our king
Resurrection Power – Chris Tomlin
Writers: Ed Cash, Ryan Ellis, Tony Brown
CCLI # 7102607
Favorite Version: Resurrection Power - Chris Tomlin
Favorite Lyrics:
Now I have resurrection power
Living on the inside
Jesus, You have given us freedom
No longer bound by sin and darkness
Living in the light of Your goodness
You have given us freedom
Same Power – Jeremy Camp
Writers: Jason Ingram & Jeremy Camp
CCLI # 7031700
Favorite Version: Same Power (LIVE) – Jeremy Camp
Favorite Lyrics:
The same power that rose Jesus from the grave
The same power that commands the dead to wake
Lives in us, lives in us
The same power that moves mountains when He speaks
The same power that can calm a raging sea
Lives in us, lives in us
He lives in us, lives in us
Surrounded (Fight My Battles) – Michael W. Smith
Writers: Elyssa Smith
CCLI # 7098758
Favorite Version: (Surrounded) Fight My Battles | Josh Baldwin | Bethel Church
Favorite Lyrics:
The Word says for the spirit of heaviness
Put on the garment of praise
That's how we fight our battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
It may look like I'm surrounded but I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded but I'm surrounded by You
This Is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham
Writers: Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, Phil Wickham
CCLI# 6333821
Favorite Version: This Is Amazing Grace (LIVE) – Jeremy Riddle
Favorite Lyrics:
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You would lay down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh Jesus I sing for
All that You’ve done for me
We Believe – Newsboys
Writers: Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike, Travis Ryan
CCLI# 6367165
Favorite Version: We Believe (ACOUSTIC) – Lauren Daigle
Favorite Lyrics:
We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He’s given us new life
We believe in the crucifixion
We believe that He conquered death
We believe in the resurrection
And He’s comin’ back again, we believe
What a Beautiful Name – Hillsong Worship
Writers: Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
CCLI # 7068424
Favorite Version: What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship
Favorite Lyrics:
You didn't want heaven without us
So Jesus, You brought heaven down
My sin was great, Your love was greater
What could separate us now
What a wonderful Name it is
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
