Songs for 2026-03-29

First Reading

The servant of the Lord said: “The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens — wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.

“The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward.

“I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting.

“The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.”

Related Songs

  1. 1. Glory To The King

    Authors: Darlene Zschech
    CCLI #: 2260417

    Reading excerpt:

    “The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward.

    Song excerpt:

    Open my ears Let me hear Your voice To know that sweet sound Oh my soul rejoice Glory glory I hear the angels sing

  2. 2. God Is My Refuge

    Authors: Dan Turner
    CCLI #: 794676

    Reading excerpt:

    “The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.”

    Song excerpt:

    So I will lift my eyes Unto the mountains from whence comes my help From the Lord enthroned on high He is my rock and my salvation I’ll stand firm

  3. 3. Let Us Exalt His Name

    Authors: Jim Berlucchi
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    The servant of the Lord said: “The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens — wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.

    Song excerpt:

    At all times I will bless Him; His praise will be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord. The humble man will hear of Him; the afflicted will be glad and join with me to magnify the Lord.

  4. 4. I Want To Praise You Lord

    Authors: Randy Thomas and Sam Oliver Scott
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    The servant of the Lord said: “The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens — wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.

    Song excerpt:

    I want to serve You, Lord, much more than I do. I want to serve You, Lord, much more than I do, learn to seek Your face, and the knowledge of Your grace. I want to serve You.

  5. 5. The Feast Is Ready

    Authors: Graham Kendrick
    CCLI #: 190672

    Reading excerpt:

    The servant of the Lord said: “The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens — wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.

    Song excerpt:

    The hungry heart He satisfies Offers the poor His paradise Now hear all heaven and earth applaud The amazing goodness of the Lord

  6. 6. You Rescued Me

    Authors: Geoff Bullock
    CCLI #: 1406011

    Reading excerpt:

    “The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.”

    Song excerpt:

    You rescued me and picked me up A living hope of grace revealed A life transformed in righteousness O Lord You have rescued me

  7. 7. Is That Really You Lord

    Authors: Bob Fitts
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    “The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward.

    Song excerpt:

    I don't want another plan. 'cause, Lord, You know I've made my stand, that I'd only do the things that You command. So, please help me now to hear and understand. Oh,

  8. 8. Nearer Than Before

    Authors: Jim Cowan
    CCLI #: 833221

    Reading excerpt:

    The servant of the Lord said: “The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens — wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.

    Song excerpt:

    Lord take the blindness from my eyes All my arrogance and pride Fill my vision with Your light And Lord take the deafness from my ears When I'm dull and slow to hear Help me recognize Your voice

  9. 9. The Servant King

    Authors: Graham Kendrick
    CCLI #: 78897

    Reading excerpt:

    The servant of the Lord said: “The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens — wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.

    Song excerpt:

    So let us learn how to serve And in our lives enthrone Him Each other's needs to prefer For it is Christ we're serving

  10. 10. Here Am I Send Me

    Authors: Malcolm du Plessis
    CCLI #: 577491

    Reading excerpt:

    The servant of the Lord said: “The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens — wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.

    Song excerpt:

    Here am I send me I'm available To serve You is my desire If Your presence Lord Does not go with me How will they know That Your favor rests on me But I've tasted of Your glory Please send me

Second Reading

Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death — even death on a cross.

Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Related Songs

  1. 1. Holy Forever

    Authors: Brian Johnson | Chris Tomlin | Jason Ingram | Jenn Johnson | Phil Wickham
    CCLI #: 7201044

    Reading excerpt:

    Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    Song excerpt:

    (Jesus) Your name is the highest Your name is the greatest Your name stands above them all All thrones and dominions All powers and positions Your name stands above them all

  2. 2. Jesus The Name

    Authors: Jim Cowan
    CCLI #: 2514242

    Reading excerpt:

    Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    Song excerpt:

    And at the name of Jesus Ev'ry knee shall bow In heaven on earth At the name of Jesus Ev'ry tongue cries out Jesus You are Lord Jesus You are Lord

  3. 3. Jesus Your Name

    Authors: Claire Cloninger | Morris Chapman
    CCLI #: 396201

    Reading excerpt:

    Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    Song excerpt:

    Jesus Your name is holy Jesus Your name brings light Jesus Your name above ev'ry other Jesus Your name is life

  4. 4. Your Name Is Jesus

    Authors: Don Moen | Tom Brooks
    CCLI #: 772289

    Reading excerpt:

    Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    Song excerpt:

    Your name is Jesus Your name is Jesus Your name is Jesus The Lord of all The Lord of all The Lord of all

  5. 5. Here In Your Presence

    Authors: Don Moen
    CCLI #: 14112

    Reading excerpt:

    Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    Song excerpt:

    Name above all names Exalted forever To Jesus our Savior Our lives we surrender

  6. 6. He Is Exalted

    Authors: Twila Paris
    CCLI #: 17827

    Reading excerpt:

    Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    Song excerpt:

    He is the Lord Forever His truth shall reign Heaven and earth Rejoice in His holy name He is exalted The King is exalted on high

  7. 7. What A Beautiful Name

    Authors: Ben Fielding | Brooke Ligertwood
    CCLI #: 7068424

    Reading excerpt:

    Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    Song excerpt:

    What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus

  8. 8. All Glory And Honor

    Authors: Don Harris | Gary Sadler | Martin Nystrom
    CCLI #: 1911200

    Reading excerpt:

    Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    Song excerpt:

    The Lord is in the highest heaven The Lord has made His glory known Let all the earth Be silent before Him And know that He is God

  9. 9. I Exalt Thee

    Authors: Pete Sanchez Jr.
    CCLI #: 17803

    Reading excerpt:

    Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    Song excerpt:

    For Thou oh Lord art high above all the earth Thou art exalted far above all gods For Thou oh Lord art high above all the earth Thou art exalted far above all gods

  10. 10. He Is Lord

    Authors: Claire Cloninger | Linda Lee Johnson | Tom Fettke
    CCLI #: 1515225

    Reading excerpt:

    Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    Song excerpt:

    He is Lord He is Lord He is risen from the dead And He is Lord Ev'ry knee shall bow Ev'ry tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord

Gospel

Now Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You say so.” But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he did not answer.

Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how many accusations they make against you?” But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

Now at the festival the governor was accustomed to release a prisoner for the crowd, anyone they wanted. At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas. So after they had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you, Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Christ?” For he realized that it was out of jealousy that they had handed him over.

While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for today I have suffered a great deal because of a dream about him.”

Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed.

The governor again said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.”

Pilate said to them, “Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?” All of them said, “Let him be crucified!”

Then he asked, “Why, what evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Let him be crucified!”

So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” Then the people as a whole answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” So he released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified.

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on his head. They put a reed in his right hand and knelt before him and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head. After mocking him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.

As they went out, they came upon a man from Cyrene named Simon; they compelled this man to carry his Cross. And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. And when they had crucified him, they divided his clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and kept watch over him. Over his head they put the charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” Then two bandits were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.

Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the Cross.” In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders were mocking him, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down from the Cross now, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he wants to; for he said, ‘I am God’s Son.’” The bandits who were crucified with him also taunted him in the same way.

From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, “This man is calling for Elijah.” 48 At once one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink. But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.”

Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last.

At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. After his resurrection they came out of the tombs and entered the holy city and appeared to many.

Now when the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were terrified and said, “Truly this man was God’s Son!”

Related Songs

  1. 1. Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)

    Authors: Brian Johnson | Christa Black Gifford | Gabriel Wilson | Jenn Johnson | Joel Taylor | Kari Jobe
    CCLI #: 7001228

    Reading excerpt:

    Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last.

    Song excerpt:

    One final breath He gave As heaven looked away The Son of God was laid in darkness A battle in the grave The war on death was waged The power of hell forever broken

  2. 2. What The Lord Has Done In Me

    Authors: Reuben Morgan
    CCLI #: 2582803

    Reading excerpt:

    Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last.

    Song excerpt:

    Hosanna hosanna To the Lamb that was slain Hosanna hosanna Jesus died and rose again

  3. 3. Were You There

    Authors: Frederick J. Work | John W. Work Jr.
    CCLI #: 29516

    Reading excerpt:

    Then he asked, “Why, what evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Let him be crucified!”

    Song excerpt:

    Were you there when they crucified my Lord Were you there when they crucified my Lord O sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble tremble Were you there when they crucified my Lord

  4. 4. Worthy Is The Lamb

    Authors: Darlene Zschech
    CCLI #: 3217555

    Reading excerpt:

    Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last.

    Song excerpt:

    The Darling of heaven crucified

  5. 5. He Is Lord

    Authors: Claire Cloninger | Linda Lee Johnson | Tom Fettke
    CCLI #: 1515225

    Reading excerpt:

    Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the Cross.” In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders were mocking him, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down from the Cross now, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he wants to; for he said, ‘I am God’s Son.’” The bandits who were crucified with him also taunted him in the same way.

    Song excerpt:

    Humbled and rejected Beaten and despised Upon the cross the Son of God was slain Just like a lamb to slaughter A sinless sacrifice But by His death His loss became our gain

  6. 6. Days Of Elijah

    Authors: Robin Mark
    CCLI #: 1537904

    Reading excerpt:

    From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, “This man is calling for Elijah.” 48 At once one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink. But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.”

    Song excerpt:

    These are the days of Elijah Declaring the Word of the Lord And these are the days Of Your servant Moses Righteousness being restored And though these are days Of great trials Of famine and darkness and sword Still we are the voice In the desert crying Prepare ye the way of the Lord

  7. 7. Because He Lives (Amen)

    Authors: Chris Tomlin | Daniel Carson | Ed Cash | Gloria Gaither | Jason Ingram | Matt Maher | William J. Gaither
    CCLI #: 7027887

    Reading excerpt:

    Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last.

    Song excerpt:

    I was dead in the grave I was covered in sin and shame I heard mercy call my name He rolled the stone away

  8. 8. What A Beautiful Name

    Authors: Ben Fielding | Brooke Ligertwood
    CCLI #: 7068424

    Reading excerpt:

    At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. After his resurrection they came out of the tombs and entered the holy city and appeared to many.

    Song excerpt:

    Death could not hold You The veil tore before You You silence the boast of sin and grave The heavens are roaring The praise of Your glory For You are raised to life again

  9. 9. Because He Lives

    Authors: Gloria Gaither | William J. Gaither
    CCLI #: 16880

    Reading excerpt:

    Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last.

    Song excerpt:

    God sent His Son they called Him Jesus He came to love heal and forgive He bled and died to buy my pardon An empty grave is there to prove My Savior lives

  10. 10. Jesus You Are My Healer

    Authors: Don Moen | Paul Baloche
    CCLI #: 4220857

    Reading excerpt:

    Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the Cross.” In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders were mocking him, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down from the Cross now, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he wants to; for he said, ‘I am God’s Son.’” The bandits who were crucified with him also taunted him in the same way.

    Song excerpt:

    Jesus Son of God only You can save me Suffering on the cross You gave Your all Willingly paid the cost for me Now I am free to worship

Psalm

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

All who see me mock at me; they make mouths at me, they shake their heads; “Commit your cause to the Lord; let him deliver; let him rescue the one in whom he delights!”

For dogs are all around me; a company of evildoers encircles me. My hands and feet have shrivelled; I can count all my bones.

They divide my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots. But you, O Lord, do not be far away! O my help, come quickly to my aid!

I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!

Related Songs

  1. 1. Let Us Exalt His Name

    Authors: Jim Berlucchi
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!

    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.

  2. 2. This Is The Time

    Authors: Terry MacAlmon
    CCLI #: 3060386

    Reading excerpt:

    I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!

    Song excerpt:

    Holy holy holy is Your name Worthy worthy let all the earth proclaim Mighty mighty there is no God like You And we worship You in spirit and in truth

  3. 3. 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)

    Authors: Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman
    CCLI #: 6016351

    Reading excerpt:

    I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!

    Song excerpt:

    Worship Your holy name Lord I'll worship Your holy name

  4. 4. He Will Come And Save You

    Authors: Bob Fitts | Gary Sadler
    CCLI #: 1606282

    Reading excerpt:

    I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!

    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

  5. 5. I Sing Praises

    Authors: Terry MacAlmon
    CCLI #: 17061

    Reading excerpt:

    I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!

    Song excerpt:

    I sing praises to Your name O Lord Praises to Your name O Lord For Your name is great And greatly to be praised I sing praises to Your name O Lord Praises to Your name O Lord For Your name is great And greatly to be praised

  6. 6. Come Into His Presence

    Authors: Lynn Baird
    CCLI #: 18819

    Reading excerpt:

    I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!

    Song excerpt:

    Come into His presence With thanksgiving in your heart And give Him praise And give Him praise Come into His presence With thanksgiving in your heart Your voices raise Your voices raise Give glory and honor and power unto Him Jesus the name above all names

  7. 7. Stand Up And Give Him The Praise

    Authors: Lynn DeShazo
    CCLI #: 1793621

    Reading excerpt:

    I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!

    Song excerpt:

    Who is like the Lord There is no one Who is like the Lord He is strong and mighty Who is like the Lord He is worthy Stand up and give Him the praise

  8. 8. I Draw Near To You

    Authors: Darlene Zschech | Reuben Morgan
    CCLI #: 2522911

    Reading excerpt:

    They divide my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots. But you, O Lord, do not be far away! O my help, come quickly to my aid!

    Song excerpt:

    I draw near to You You draw near to me Let me hear You Speak to me Lord

  9. 9. How Great Is Our God

    Authors: Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash | Jesse Reeves
    CCLI #: 4348399

    Reading excerpt:

    I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!

    Song excerpt:

    Name above all names Worthy of all praise My heart will sing How great is our God

  10. 10. Don't You Know It's Time To Praise The Lord

    Authors: Bruce Borneman | Judi Borneman
    CCLI #: 30907

    Reading excerpt:

    I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!

    Song excerpt:

    He lives within the praises of His people He loves to hear us call upon His name So set your mind on Him And let your praise begin And the glory of the Lord will fill this place