Worship Leader Magazine’s picks:
Picking the top worship songs for the year is a heavy task—one we take very seriously. Of course, this list is not the “right” one. It is, simply, our list. We chose the songs that we saw making an impact this year, and songs we see as exemplars because of their prayer essence and congregational focus—these are simply our favorites as well. Certainly there were songs released in previous years that impacted the Church this year, but this list only represents tracks that were new and on releases in 2015. We encourage you to take a listen to the following offerings, maybe bring a few into your service of worship, and also let us know which new songs made a difference for you this past year.
20. “Jesus Is Alive”
Songwriters: Jonathan Smith, Fellowship Church
Performed by: Fellowship Creative
As heard on: Alive in Us
19. “New Again”
Songwriters: Brooks Ritter, Mike Cosper
Performed by: Sojourn Music
As heard on: New Again
18. “Ever Be”
Songwriters: Bobby Strand, Chris Greely, Gabriel Wilson, Kalley Heiligenthal
Performed by: Bethel Music
As heard on: We Will Not Be Shaken
17. “Can’t Stop Your Love”
Songwriters: Ben Cantelon, Jason Ingram, Nick Herbert
Performed by: One Sonic Society
As heard on: Make a Way
16. “Grace That Won’t Let Go (Grace Amazing)”
Songwriters: Mark Harris, Thomas Miller
Performed by: Gateway Worship
As heard on: Walls
15. “My Anchor”
Songwriters: Christy Nockels, Jason Ingram
Performed by: Christy Nockels
As heard on: Let It Be Jesus