Top Worship Songs of 2026
What is the church actually singing in 2026? This list blends the most-reported songs in churches with the titles showing up again and again in real Sunday setlists. Some have anchored worship for years; others broke through recently. Every one of them is being sung by real congregations right now.
1.Goodness of GodBethel Music, Jenn Johnson
Still the most-sung modern worship song in churches — a testimony every generation can claim.
2.Great Are You LordAll Sons & Daughters
A slow-building declaration that works with a full band or a single acoustic guitar.
3.What A Beautiful NameHillsong Worship
A modern classic on the name of Jesus — singable in almost any key.
4.PraiseElevation Worship
The anthem of the last two years; congregations shout the bridge without prompting.
5.King Of KingsHillsong Worship
A creed set to music — the gospel in four minutes.
6.Holy ForeverChris Tomlin
A reverent, hymn-like chorus that has settled into Sunday mornings everywhere.
7.Living HopePhil Wickham
The resurrection story with a soaring, congregational chorus.
8.GratitudeBrandon Lake
A quiet, honest response song — perfect for communion or reflection.
9.WorthyCross & Crown
Our own worship anthem declaring the worth of Jesus — written for the local church to sing.
Hear it on our Music page →10.I Speak JesusCharity Gayle
A powerful prayer song for healing and breakthrough moments.
The songs that last are the ones a congregation can mean the first time they sing them. That's the standard we write to at Cross & Crown — hear our worship songs on the music page.