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Christian Rock Songs

Forty years of Christian rock, from 80s metal to Skillet's arena anthems.

21 songs

Read the history of Christian rock and CCM

  1. Jesus Freak

    dc Talk, 1995

    The grunge-era anthem that changed Christian rock.

    Acts 4:13

  2. To Hell with the Devil

    Stryper, 1986

    The 80s metal record that went platinum.

    James 4:7

  3. Beyond Belief

    Petra, 1990

    Petra's signature arena-rock anthem.

    Philippians 3:14

  4. Shine

    Newsboys, 1994

    The Newsboys' breakout 90s hit about letting your light shine.

    Matthew 5:16

  5. In the Light

    dc Talk, 1995

    A Charlie Peacock song that dc Talk turned into a Jesus Freak highlight.

    1 John 1:7

  6. Flood

    Jars of Clay, 1995

    The acoustic rock single that crossed over to mainstream radio in 1995.

    Psalm 69:1-2

  7. Your Love Oh Lord

    Third Day, 1999

    Psalm 36 as a Southern rock worship song.

    Psalm 36:5-6

  8. Meant to Live

    Switchfoot, 2003

    We were meant to live for so much more.

    Ecclesiastes 3:11

  9. Dare You to Move

    Switchfoot, 2003

    A challenge to rise from where you've fallen.

    John 5:8

  10. Cry Out to Jesus

    Third Day, 2005

    A Southern rock song for anyone hurting.

    Psalm 34:17

  11. Strong Tower

    Kutless, 2005

    A rock take on God as a strong tower.

    Proverbs 18:10

  12. All Around Me

    Flyleaf, 2006

    A hard-rock song about God's overwhelming presence.

    Psalm 139:7

  13. Breathe Into Me

    Red, 2006

    A heavy prayer for new life.

    Genesis 2:7

  14. Comatose

    Skillet, 2006

    The title track of the album that made Skillet an arena band.

    Ephesians 2:4-5

  15. Monster

    Skillet, 2009

    The struggle with sin inside. Skillet's breakthrough hit.

    Romans 7:19

  16. Hero

    Skillet, 2009

    Crying out for a hero to save me.

    Psalm 18:2

  17. Awake and Alive

    Skillet, 2009

    Waking up from spiritual sleep.

    Ephesians 5:14

  18. God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)

    Newsboys, 2011

    The anthem behind the 2014 film.

    Revelation 5:5

  19. Courtesy Call

    Thousand Foot Krutch, 2012

    A high-energy rock track.

    Ephesians 6:12

  20. Chain Breaker

    Zach Williams, 2016

    A bluesy song about a God who breaks chains.

    Isaiah 61:1

  21. Feel Invincible

    Skillet, 2016

    A stadium-ready anthem about strength.

    Philippians 4:13

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