Jesus turns up across gospel, country, rock, and rap, sung by believers and searchers alike. This list mixes worship-service standards with hits that reached far past the church. Whatever you came for, there is something here to play.
Updated 2026
I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe 2001
A song about the first moment face to face, which crossed far past church radio.
Jesus, Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood 2005
A skid on an icy road becomes a full surrender in one chorus.
Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode 1989
A dark, strutting take on faith as a hotline you can reach anytime.
Jesus Walks by Kanye West 2004
West drags his faith into the open over marching drums and a choir.
Oh Happy Day by Edwin Hawkins Singers 1969
The gospel hit that carried a church choir onto the pop charts.
Jesus Is Just Alright by The Doobie Brothers 1972
A loose, harmony-stacked rock cover that just wants to praise.
Reckless Love by Cory Asbury 2017
A modern worship anthem about a love that chases you down.
Awesome God by Rich Mullins 1988
A campfire staple that became a standard in half the churches in the country.
What a Friend We Have in Jesus by Traditional hymn 1868
The old hymn that turns prayer into simple, steady comfort.
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum 1969
A fuzzed-out rock prayer about where he is headed when he dies.
Jesus Loves Me by Traditional hymn 1862
The first song many people ever learn, and it never really leaves.
Jesus Christ by Brand New 2006
An anxious, searching rock song wrestling with belief and doubt.