Songs for 2026-04-19

First Reading

When the day of Pentecost had come, Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know — this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law.

“But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

Related Songs

  1. 1. What A Beautiful Name

    Authors: Ben Fielding | Brooke Ligertwood
    CCLI #: 7068424

    Reading excerpt:

    “But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

    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

  2. 2. Let Us Exalt His Name

    Authors: Jim Berlucchi
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    “But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

    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.

  3. 3. You Rescued Me

    Authors: Geoff Bullock
    CCLI #: 1406011

    Reading excerpt:

    “But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

    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

  4. 4. All Things Are Possible

    Authors: Darlene Zschech
    CCLI #: 2245140

    Reading excerpt:

    “But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

    Song excerpt:

    Your praise is always on my lips Your word is living in my heart And I will praise You with a new song My soul will bless You Lord You fill my life with greater joy Yes I delight myself in You And I will praise You with a new song My soul will bless You Lord

  5. 5. Your Grace Is Sufficient

    Authors: Martin Nystrom
    CCLI #: 674978

    Reading excerpt:

    “But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

    Song excerpt:

    You see me as righteous Because of the blood That made the atonement for me Your mercy has triumphed Where I should be judged So now by Your grace I am free

  6. 6. Were You There

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

    Reading excerpt:

    “But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

    Song excerpt:

    Were you there when He rose up from the dead Were you there when He rose up from the dead O sometimes I feel like shouting glory glory glory Were you there when He rose up from the dead

  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:

    “But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

    Song excerpt:

    Because He lives I can face tomorrow Because He lives ev'ry fear is gone I know He holds my life My future in His hand

  8. 8. Lord I Lift Your Name On High

    Authors: Rick Founds
    CCLI #: 117947

    Reading excerpt:

    “But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

    Song excerpt:

    Lord I lift Your name on high Lord I love to sing Your praises I'm so glad You're in my life I'm so glad You came to save us

  9. 9. I Am Free

    Authors: Bre Goad | Kendall James Wingert | Lisbeth Cruz | Montel Moore | Steve Davis
    CCLI #: 7201342

    Reading excerpt:

    “But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

    Song excerpt:

    I know a man from Galilee He gave His life to set me free And in His death my victory Oh hallelujah I am free

  10. 10. Holy Is My God And King

    Authors: Jennifer Randolph
    CCLI #: 20292

    Reading excerpt:

    “But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”

    Song excerpt:

    As I extol You My faith rises up to acknowledge You And as I sing to You I'm ushered into Your presence My soul cries holy holy holy holy Holy is my God and King

Second Reading

Beloved: If you invoke as Father the one who judges each person impartially according to each one’s deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile.

You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish.

Christ was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.

Related Songs

  1. 1. What A Beautiful Name

    Authors: Ben Fielding | Brooke Ligertwood
    CCLI #: 7068424

    Reading excerpt:

    Christ was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.

    Song excerpt:

    You were the Word at the beginning One with God the Lord Most High Your hidden glory in creation Now revealed in You our Christ

  2. 2. God So Loved

    Authors: Marty Sampson | Matt Crocker
    CCLI #: 7102394

    Reading excerpt:

    Christ was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.

    Song excerpt:

    For God so loved the world That He gave His only Son That whosoever believes will not perish They shall have eternal life

  3. 3. He Is Lord

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

    Reading excerpt:

    You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish.

    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

  4. 4. It's Your Blood

    Authors: Michael Christ
    CCLI #: 59287

    Reading excerpt:

    You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish.

    Song excerpt:

    It's the blood of the Lamb It's the blood of the Lamb It's the blood of the Lamb That can cleanse the deepest stain Washes me whiter than the snow Than the snow My Jesus God's precious sacrifice

  5. 5. This Kingdom

    Authors: Geoff Bullock
    CCLI #: 1650898

    Reading excerpt:

    Christ was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.

    Song excerpt:

    Jesus the expression of God's love The grace of God the Word of God Revealed to us Jesus God's holiness displayed Now glorified now justified His kingdom comes

  6. 6. All We Like Sheep

    Authors: Don Moen
    CCLI #: 10501

    Reading excerpt:

    You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish.

    Song excerpt:

    Taking our sickness taking our pain Jesus the sacrifice Lamb has been slain He was despised rejected by men He took our sin Draw us near to You Father Through Jesus Your Son Let us worship before You Cleansed by Your blood

  7. 7. All Heaven Declares

    Authors: Noel Richards | Tricia Richards
    CCLI #: 120556

    Reading excerpt:

    Christ was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.

    Song excerpt:

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

  8. 8. In Christ Alone

    Authors: Don Koch | Shawn Craig
    CCLI #: 841440

    Reading excerpt:

    Christ was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.

    Song excerpt:

    In Christ alone I place my trust And find my glory in the power of the cross In ev'ry victory let it be said of me My source of strength my source of hope Is Christ alone

  9. 9. I Stand In Awe

    Authors: Mark Altrogge
    CCLI #: 23914

    Reading excerpt:

    You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish.

    Song excerpt:

    You are beautiful beyond description Yet God crushed You for my sin In agony and deep affliction Cut off that I might enter in Who can grasp such tender compassion Who can fathom this mercy so free You are beautiful beyond description Lamb of God who died for me

  10. 10. Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn)

    Authors: Charles Wesley | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy | W. H. Cummings
    CCLI #: 7143492

    Reading excerpt:

    Christ was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.

    Song excerpt:

    Christ by highest heaven adored Christ the everlasting Lord Late in time behold him come Offspring of the Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail th'incarnate Deity Pleased with us in flesh to dwell Jesus our Immanuel

Gospel

On the first day of the week, two of the disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about eleven kilometres from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.

And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?”

He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of Angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.”

Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the Prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?”

Then beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the Scriptures. As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them.

When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight.

They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the Scriptures to us?”

That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. These were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!”

Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Related Songs

  1. 1. Fire Of God

    Authors: Craig Musseau
    CCLI #: 569265

    Reading excerpt:

    They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the Scriptures to us?”

    Song excerpt:

    Fire of God burn away What is not holy Jesus Take our hearts and make them new

  2. 2. Church On Fire

    Authors: Russell Fragar
    CCLI #: 2260390

    Reading excerpt:

    They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the Scriptures to us?”

    Song excerpt:

    This is a church on fire This is the Holy Spirit's flame We have a burning desire To lift up Jesus' name

  3. 3. Come Expecting Jesus

    Authors: John Chisum | Nancy Gordon Music
    CCLI #: 2119829

    Reading excerpt:

    When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight.

    Song excerpt:

    Before us the table is spread Here waits the wine and here waits the bread This passage of hope the bread and the cup Here where our souls are fed

  4. 4. This Is Your House

    Authors: Claire Cloninger | Don Moen
    CCLI #: 4220802

    Reading excerpt:

    They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the Scriptures to us?”

    Song excerpt:

    As we gather in this place today Holy Spirit come and have Your way Have Your way As we lay aside our own desire Sweep across our hearts with holy fire Have Your way

  5. 5. Spirit Of The Living God

    Authors: Jacob Sooter | Mia Fieldes
    CCLI #: 7035191

    Reading excerpt:

    They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the Scriptures to us?”

    Song excerpt:

    Come and speak to us O Lord

  6. 6. The Feast Is Ready

    Authors: Graham Kendrick
    CCLI #: 190672

    Reading excerpt:

    When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight.

    Song excerpt:

    Tables are laden with good things O taste the peace and joy He brings He'll fill you up with love divine He'll turn your water into wine

  7. 7. Breathe On Me

    Authors: B. B. McKinney | Edwin Hatch
    CCLI #: 53087

    Reading excerpt:

    Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the Prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?”

    Song excerpt:

    Holy Spirit breathe on me My stubborn will subdue Teach me in words of living flame What Christ would have me do

  8. 8. Have Your Way

    Authors: Darlene Zschech
    CCLI #: 2582683

    Reading excerpt:

    Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the Prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?”

    Song excerpt:

    I need You Holy Spirit Fire to my soul Consume my total being Jesus take control

  9. 9. Were You There

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

    Reading excerpt:

    They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the Scriptures to us?”

    Song excerpt:

    Were you there when He rose up from the dead Were you there when He rose up from the dead O sometimes I feel like shouting glory glory glory Were you there when He rose up from the dead

  10. 10. The Bond Of Love

    Authors: Otis Skillings
    CCLI #: 14459

    Reading excerpt:

    They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the Scriptures to us?”

    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

Psalm

Lord, you will show me the path of life. or Alleluia!

Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.

I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests se-cure. For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one see the Pit.

You show me the path · of life. In your presence there is fullness · of joy; in your right hand are pleasures for·-ev-er-more.

Related Songs

  1. 1. Let Us Exalt His Name

    Authors: Jim Berlucchi
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

    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.

  2. 2. In Your Presence

    Authors: Billy Funk | Martin Nystrom
    CCLI #: 1175218

    Reading excerpt:

    You show me the path · of life. In your presence there is fullness · of joy; in your right hand are pleasures for·-ev-er-more.

    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

  3. 3. You Are My Lord

    Authors: New Creation Worship
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.

    Song excerpt:

    You are my Lord. You're the shepherd of my life. You are the lover of my soul. You are my God. Ev'ry moment that I live. Your mighty hand is doing wonders for me.

  4. 4. Goodness Of God

    Authors: Ben Fielding | Brian Johnson | Ed Cash | Jason Ingram | Jenn Johnson
    CCLI #: 7117726

    Reading excerpt:

    Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.

    Song excerpt:

    I love You Lord Oh Your mercy never fails me All my days I've been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head I will sing of the goodness of God

  5. 5. I Will Bow To You

    Authors: Pete Episcopo
    CCLI #: 3262139

    Reading excerpt:

    Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.

    Song excerpt:

    Lord I will bow to You To no other god but You alone

  6. 6. I'm Held By Your Love

    Authors: Karen Lim
    CCLI #: 3493238

    Reading excerpt:

    Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.

    Song excerpt:

    My Lord I'm held by Your love Upheld by Your strength I'm held by Your love Upheld by Your strength

  7. 7. The Potter's Hand

    Authors: Darlene Zschech
    CCLI #: 2449771

    Reading excerpt:

    Lord, you will show me the path of life. or Alleluia!

    Song excerpt:

    You gently call me into Your presence Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit Teach me dear Lord to live all of my life Through Your eyes

  8. 8. Hear My Prayer

    Authors: Debbie Owens
    CCLI #: 1333469

    Reading excerpt:

    Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.

    Song excerpt:

    For You have been my strength In times of trouble A tower above my enemies And Lord I will abide with You Forever in the shelter of Your wings

  9. 9. Jesus You Are My Healer

    Authors: Don Moen | Paul Baloche
    CCLI #: 4220857

    Reading excerpt:

    Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.

    Song excerpt:

    Lord Your name is great a refuge I can run to A shelter from the storm a faithful Friend And I can depend on You my God my King I lift my voice and worship

  10. 10. When It's All Been Said And Done

    Authors: Jim Cowan
    CCLI #: 2788353

    Reading excerpt:

    Lord, you will show me the path of life. or Alleluia!

    Song excerpt:

    Lord I'll live my life for You