Songs for 2026-01-25

First Reading

There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time the Lord brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.

Related Songs

  1. 1. You Have Called Us

    Authors: Lynn DeShazo | Martin Nystrom
    CCLI #: 190555

    Reading excerpt:

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

    Song excerpt:

    You have called us Out of darkness Out of darkness into Your marvelous light You have saved us From the darkness We rejoice in Your power and might

  2. 2. It Is Good

    Authors: Paul Wilbur
    CCLI #: 222069

    Reading excerpt:

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

    Song excerpt:

    You make me glad by Your deeds O Lord So I sing for joy at all Your hands have made How great are Your works O Lord Elohim Baruch Hashem

  3. 3. Let God Arise

    Authors: John Sellers
    CCLI #: 13285

    Reading excerpt:

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

    Song excerpt:

    Let His enemies be scattered But let the righteous be glad Yes let them rejoice with gladness God has triumphed mightily

  4. 4. As We Worship You

    Authors: Tommy Walker
    CCLI #: 2797760

    Reading excerpt:

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

    Song excerpt:

    As we worship You Let all the world come and see How the mercy we've received from You Can set them free And as we worship You Let all this joy that fills our hearts Bring a hunger and a hope to those Who've strayed so far

  5. 5. This Is My Holy Place

    Authors: Don Moen
    CCLI #: 28218

    Reading excerpt:

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

    Song excerpt:

    If you listen you'll hear it A call to the nations To show forth My praises To ev'ry tongue tribe and nation If you will not tell them How will they know That there's joy in My presence Like they've never known Bring them into My presence Let them worship before My throne

  6. 6. Celebrate The Lord Of Love

    Authors: Ed Kerr | Paul Baloche
    CCLI #: 1729097

    Reading excerpt:

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

    Song excerpt:

    Trade your heavy heart For a heart of joy Celebrate what God has done Join the song of praise As we gather here Celebrate the Lord of love Jesus is our Lord He is reigning here We declare His kingdom come Darkness has to flee In His holy light Celebrate the Lord of all

  7. 7. Song For The Nations

    Authors: Chris Christensen
    CCLI #: 20340

    Reading excerpt:

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

    Song excerpt:

    May we sing a song of joy to the nations A song of praise to the peoples of the earth Till the whole world rings With the praises of Your name May Your song be sung through us

  8. 8. Shine Jesus Shine

    Authors: Graham Kendrick
    CCLI #: 30426

    Reading excerpt:

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

    Song excerpt:

    Shine Jesus shine Fill this land with the Father's glory Blaze Spirit blaze Set our hearts on fire Flow river flow Flood the nations with grace and mercy Send forth Your word Lord and let there be light

  9. 9. You Shall Be Clothed With Power

    Authors: Jim Cowan
    CCLI #: 833214

    Reading excerpt:

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

    Song excerpt:

    The deaf shall hear my voice The blind shall see The lame shall leap for joy And the captives shall be free

  10. 10. In Your Presence

    Authors: Billy Funk | Martin Nystrom
    CCLI #: 1175218

    Reading excerpt:

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

    Song excerpt:

    In Your presence there is fullness of joy At Your right hand there are pleasures evermore You surround us with Your favor O Lord The earth is full of Your goodness The earth is filled with Your love

Second Reading

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.

For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.”

Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the Gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom so that the Cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power.

For the message about the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Related Songs

  1. 1. I Speak Jesus

    Authors: Abby Benton | Carlene Prince | Dustin Smith | Jesse Reeves | Kristen Dutton | Raina Pratt
    CCLI #: 7136201

    Reading excerpt:

    I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.

    Song excerpt:

    I just want to speak the Name of Jesus Over every heart and every mind 'Cause I know there is peace within Your presence I speak Jesus

  2. 2. Thank You For The Cross

    Authors: Mark Altrogge
    CCLI #: 242056

    Reading excerpt:

    For the message about the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

    Song excerpt:

    And we're so amazed And we give You praise That You would save us At such a cost We're so amazed And we give You praise For the power of the cross For the power of the cross

  3. 3. The Bond Of Love

    Authors: Otis Skillings
    CCLI #: 14459

    Reading excerpt:

    I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.

    Song excerpt:

    Love thru Christ has bro't us together Melting our hearts as one By God's Spirit we are united One thru His blessed Son

  4. 4. Let There Be Peace On Earth

    Authors: Jill Jackson | Sy Miller
    CCLI #: 93690

    Reading excerpt:

    I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.

    Song excerpt:

    Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me Let there be peace on earth The peace that was meant to be With God as our Father Brothers all are we Let me walk with my brother In perfect harmony

  5. 5. We Are The Body Of Christ

    Authors: David Hampton | Scott Wesley Brown
    CCLI #: 2220206

    Reading excerpt:

    I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.

    Song excerpt:

    One heart one spirit One voice to praise You We are the body of Christ One goal one vision To see You exalted We are the body of Christ

  6. 6. Spirit Of The Living God

    Authors: Jacob Sooter | Mia Fieldes
    CCLI #: 7035191

    Reading excerpt:

    I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.

    Song excerpt:

    Come and speak to us O Lord

  7. 7. Show Your Power

    Authors: Kevin Prosch
    CCLI #: 861891

    Reading excerpt:

    For the message about the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

    Song excerpt:

    Your gospel oh Lord is the hope for our nation You are the Lord It's the power of God for our salvation You are the Lord We ask not for riches but look to the cross You are the Lord And for our inheritance give us the lost You are the Lord

  8. 8. Let There Be Love

    Authors: Dave Bilbrough
    CCLI #: 35483

    Reading excerpt:

    I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.

    Song excerpt:

    Let there be love shared among us Let there be love in our eyes May now Your love sweep this nation Cause us O Lord to arise Give us a fresh understanding Of brotherly love that is real Let there be love shared Among us Let there be love

  9. 9. Salvation Belongs To Our God

    Authors: Adrian Howard | Pat Turner
    CCLI #: 24092

    Reading excerpt:

    For the message about the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

    Song excerpt:

    Salvation belongs to our God Who sits upon the throne And unto the Lamb Praise and glory wisdom and thanks Honour and power and strength

  10. 10. All Heaven Declares

    Authors: Noel Richards | Tricia Richards
    CCLI #: 120556

    Reading excerpt:

    For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the Gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom so that the Cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power.

    Song excerpt:

    I will proclaim The glory of the risen Lord Who once was slain To reconcile man to God

Gospel

When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the Prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles — the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.”

From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Related Songs

  1. 1. You Shall Be Clothed With Power

    Authors: Jim Cowan
    CCLI #: 833214

    Reading excerpt:

    From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

    Song excerpt:

    Go forth to all the world And tell the Good News Proclaim God's Kingdom has come Through the Triumph of His Son

  2. 2. Spirit Of The Living God

    Authors: Jacob Sooter | Mia Fieldes
    CCLI #: 7035191

    Reading excerpt:

    From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

    Song excerpt:

    Come and speak to us O Lord

  3. 3. The Mission

    Authors: Jon Mohr | Randall Dennis
    CCLI #: 137240

    Reading excerpt:

    From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

    Song excerpt:

    Proclaim and live the truth in Jesus' name

  4. 4. Celebrate The Lord Of Love

    Authors: Ed Kerr | Paul Baloche
    CCLI #: 1729097

    Reading excerpt:

    From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

    Song excerpt:

    Let the earth proclaim Him Celebrate

  5. 5. This Kingdom

    Authors: Geoff Bullock
    CCLI #: 1650898

    Reading excerpt:

    From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

    Song excerpt:

    Jesus God's righteousness revealed The Son of Man the Son of God His kingdom comes Jesus redemption's sacrifice Now glorified now justified His kingdom comes

  6. 6. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

    Authors: Dwan Hill | Helen H. Lemmel | Lauren Daigle | Paul Mabury
    CCLI #: 7117260

    Reading excerpt:

    From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

    Song excerpt:

    Oh turn your Oh turn your Oh turn your eyes upon Jesus

  7. 7. We Declare That The Kingdom Of God Is Here

    Authors: Graham Kendrick
    CCLI #: 23880

    Reading excerpt:

    From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

    Song excerpt:

    We declare that the kingdom of God is here (MEN-WOMEN ECHO) We declare that the kingdom of God is here (MEN-WOMEN ECHO) Among you (MEN - WOMEN ECHO) Among you (mEN - WOMEN ECHO)

  8. 8. All Heaven Declares

    Authors: Noel Richards | Tricia Richards
    CCLI #: 120556

    Reading excerpt:

    From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

    Song excerpt:

    I will proclaim The glory of the risen Lord Who once was slain To reconcile man to God

  9. 9. Song For The Nations

    Authors: Chris Christensen
    CCLI #: 20340

    Reading excerpt:

    From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

    Song excerpt:

    May Your kingdom come to the nations Your will be done in the peoples of the earth Till the whole world knows that Jesus Christ is Lord May Your kingdom come in us May Your kingdom come in us May Your kingdom come on earth

  10. 10. We Want To See Jesus Lifted High

    Authors: Doug Horley
    CCLI #: 1033408

    Reading excerpt:

    From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

    Song excerpt:

    We want to see Jesus lifted high A banner that flies across this land That all men might see the truth and know He is the way to heaven

Psalm

The Lord is my light and my salvation.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.

I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

Related Songs

  1. 1. The Lord Is My Light

    Authors: Walt Harrah
    CCLI #: 448290

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

    Song excerpt:

    The Lord is my light and my salvation The Lord is the strength of my life The Lord is my light and my salvation The Lord is the strength of my life So I will not be afraid No I will not be afraid Because the Lord is my light The Lord is my light The Lord is my light

  2. 2. Fear Not

    Authors: Philip Pringle
    CCLI #: 13508

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

    Song excerpt:

    Fear not for I am with you Fear not for I am with you Fear not for I am with you Says the Lord (REPEAT)

  3. 3. He Will Come And Save You

    Authors: Bob Fitts | Gary Sadler
    CCLI #: 1606282

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

    Song excerpt:

    Say to those who are fearful-hearted Do not be afraid the Lord your God is strong With His mighty arms when you call on His name He will come and save

  4. 4. Rest In Your Love

    Authors: Gary Sadler
    CCLI #: 1963825

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

    Song excerpt:

    Whom shall I fear Why should I worry Your grace is enough for my need Your joy is my strength Your peace is my shelter You faithfully watch over me

  5. 5. Be Strong And Take Courage

    Authors: Basil Chiasson
    CCLI #: 80902

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

    Song excerpt:

    Be strong and take courage Do not fear or be dismayed For the Lord will go before you And His light will show the way

  6. 6. Let Us Exalt His Name

    Authors: Jim Berlucchi
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

    Song excerpt:

    Let us exalt His name together forever. I sought the Lord; He heard me and delivered me from my fears. Let us exalt His name together forever. Oh, sing His praises. Magnify the Lord.

  7. 7. All Things Are Possible

    Authors: Darlene Zschech
    CCLI #: 2245140

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

    Song excerpt:

    My feet are planted on this rock And I will not be shaken My hope it comes from You alone My Lord and my salvation

  8. 8. My Life Is In Your Hands

    Authors: Bill Montvilo | Kathy Troccoli
    CCLI #: 1413688

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

    Song excerpt:

    I trust You Lord My life is in Your hands

  9. 9. You're My Glory

    Authors: Terry MacAlmon
    CCLI #: 4487250

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

    Song excerpt:

    When the terror of the enemy Seems to rise all around me Still I will not be afraid For there is One greater My shield my defender And He will stand beside me till that day

  10. 10. Arise

    Authors: Don Moen | Paul Baloche
    CCLI #: 4032337

    Reading excerpt:

    One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.

    Song excerpt:

    One thing we ask of You One thing that we desire That as we worship You Lord come and change our lives Arise arise arise arise