In whatever setting, contemporary hymns are powerful and comforting declarations of the Gospel. In a year that flipped everyone head-over-heals, these top 100 contemporary hymns were a constant reminder of the promises of God.

Even against our greatest giants, God never fails. As we call out for Him in the battles, we are reminded of how He claims victory over wars. His confidence assures us of a protector that never fails, and it is our surrender that allows us to experience the power that is deliverance. It is because of Him our fight is won. Here is a list of songs focused on the fight.

Even in the chaos, even in the confusion, we can be confident that God continues to overcome. There is safety in His stronghold, hope in His triumph, and power in His foundation. Our confidence in God is what activates the restoration of peace in our hearts. He delivers us from darkness, and He holds us through the transformation of lifting ourselves completely towards Him. Here is a list of songs focusing on the confidence we have in God.

Assurance in the Christian life is two-fold. Our assurance of salvation comes from Christ’s saving work that purchased and granted to us and keeps the fulfillment of all his promises to us (2 Peter 1:4.) Our assurance of faith that Hebrews 10 speaks of is both a gift of God and something we must grow. It comes from walking through trials, conflict, sorrow, hardship that refines, strengthens and deepens our trust in God. Here are songs about assurance.

Contemporary hymns are not new, and not old, but somewhere in the middle. They are the perfect union of traditional words and melodies and modern music. These contemporary hymn arrangements embrace the beauty of singing these songs with believers through the ages while doing it in a new and unique way.

To experience forgiveness is to understand God’s extension of Himself towards us; undeserved yet freely given. Our response to confession is what restores our position of surrender. As we fall to our knees with our sins before us, God persists to tear through the shadows of our hearts to make us pure again. Forgiveness does not ignore reality, instead, it restores Christ at the center of reconciliation. Here is a list of songs focusing on the gift that is forgiveness.

While we try desperately to forget about the bedazzled jeans and airbrushed tees of the early 2000s, the music throughout the decade should never be forgotten. Here are some of the most popular worship songs that defined the 2000s.

These are the best moderate fast worship songs, updated every day. These are upbeat songs well suited for times of worship that inspire joy and enthusiasm.

Nostalgic and classic -- these contemporary worship songs have stood the test of time. Their melodies and chord progressions trigger memories of how the Spirit of God has moved throughout the decades. Slip one of these great classics into your setlist, and you'll be sure to capture the hearts of worshippers from a generation that has been faithful since the good old days. Here is a list of the most popular old Christian worship songs.

As believers our joy is deep and firm, it is supernatural, it flourishes in the midst of pain and suffering, it hopes, it is a result of abiding in Christ. 1 Peter 1:8 reminds us that even though we do not see Christ, we trust him and rejoice with an inexpressive and glorious joy.These are all songs that focus on joy.

These are the best moderate fast worship songs in a 4/4 time signature.

For every season cast with fear, God reminds us that His faithfulness walks beside us, within us, and before our doubt. Out of the ashes rises a peace meant for each and every weary soul, established by the confidence of His steady hand. Fear does not debilitate us, instead, it is the catalyst to move God’s people forward in their faith. Here is a list of songs meant to soak in the places where fear takes hold of your life.

There is no match for the glory of our great God. Through whatever we face, the boldness of God’s glory reminds us that darkness trembles at the hand of His power. Proclaimed as our King, God's glory demands praise, and nothing compares to the wonderful heights of His brilliance. Here is a list of songs focused on bringing praise to His glory.

Through Jesus Christ there is hope in life and death. Even through the tragedies of grief and loss, God’s promises cannot be bonded by the grave. Christ rose from the ashes and defeated death, and because of this we have eternal life. Here is a list of songs focusing on death.

Hymns have a way of connecting us to the faith of our fathers and mothers. Their melodies have stood the test of time, and their lyrics bring theological depth to our worship. Sometimes, the only thing lacking is a musical arrangement that fits the style of our modern times. These songs were arranged to bridge that gap. Here's a list of the top modernized hymns of worship.