By: Carly Smith
Easter is the cornerstone of our Christian faith. It serves as a time to reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. As churches all over gather to celebrate this pivotal moment in Christian history, music plays a vital role in expressing the joy, victory, and hope found in the resurrection of Jesus and the eternal life we are promised.
Worship songs specifically centered around Easter not only help believers connect deeply with the significance of the season but also amplify the message of new life and redemption through Jesus.
Let’s dive into some of the most powerful Easter worship songs, each one celebrating the victory over death and the eternal hope we have because of Christ’s resurrection.
The first song you should listen to this Easter season is “Sunday is Coming” by Phil Wickham. This song focuses on how as Christians, we always wait for Sundays. Jesus knew what He was doing when He died on the cross for us.
The song says, “When they looked inside, the angel said, why you looking for the living among the dead?”
This serves as a powerful reminder that although Jesus may have died on the cross, He lives eternally through all of us, and we get to do the same because of that sacrifice. “Sunday is Coming” invites us to reflect on the promise of Easter that no matter how dark Friday seems, Sunday is always coming. It’s a celebration of hope, renewal, and the undeniable truth that death could not hold Jesus, and it cannot hold us either.
Link to Song on Spotify: Sunday is Coming by Phil Wickham
The second song that perfectly captures the sacrifice Jesus made is “Graves into Gardens” by Brandon Lake and Elevation Worship. This song tells us that our identity is truly in Christ and Christ alone. The song reminds us to appreciate the freedom that came with the death of our Savior.
The song says, “You turn graves into gardens. You turn bones into armies. You turn seas into highways. You’re the only one who can.”
These words express the ultimate power Jesus has, how He is capable of miracles, and that His work on the cross is never finished. It’s a reminder that our worth and identity are not based on anything we do. As we reflect on His death and resurrection this Easter, this song calls us to recognize and embrace the transformative grace that has ultimately redeemed and freed us. “Graves into Gardens” encourages us to celebrate the new identity that comes through the resurrection of Jesus, highlighting the unshakable love God has for each of us.
Link to Song on Spotify: Graves into Gardens by Brandon Lake and Elevation Worship
The last song that revolves around Jesus’ death and resurrection is “Glorious Day” by Passion. This upbeat, celebratory song captures the transformative power of Jesus’s resurrection and the freedom it brings to us.
A powerful lyric from this song says, “When you called my name, and I ran out of that grave. Out of the darkness into your glorious day.”
These words mirror the personal transformation that we experience through Christ’s resurrection. We move from spiritual death into the light of His grace and redemption. This song emphasizes the joy and victory that come with Christ’s triumph over the grave. Jesus invites everyone to celebrate the new life that is offered through His resurrection. With its profound message, Glorious Day has become a powerful anthem of praise.
Link to Song on Spotify: Glorious Day by Passion
Easter is a time to celebrate the greatest victory, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through worship music, we are reminded of the powerful truths of His life, death, and resurrection. The songs “Sunday is Coming,” “Graves Into Gardens,” and “Glorious Day” help us reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus and the new life we receive through Him.
