8 Worship Songs About The Kingdom Of God (Rule & Reign)

Jesus spoke about the Kingdom of God more than any other topic. He taught us to pray, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Worship is the place where we align our hearts with that prayer, declaring the reality of His rule over our lives and our world.

Songs about the Kingdom shift our focus from personal needs to eternal purposes. They remind us that we are citizens of a higher government and that Jesus is not just a Savior to be thanked, but a King to be obeyed. These anthems help the church declare His sovereignty over the chaos of the present age.

Why These Songs Shift The Atmosphere

We selected these songs because:

  • They are authoritative. They declare the Lordship of Jesus over nations, powers, and principalities.
  • They are missional. They often include a prayer for God’s rule to expand “here as in heaven.”
  • They are triumphant. They celebrate the ultimate victory of the Kingdom over darkness.

8 Songs To Declare “Your Kingdom Come”

  1. The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) – This is the foundational Kingdom song. It takes the prayer Jesus taught His disciples and turns it into a high-energy declaration. The bridge, “Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the power,” is a powerful moment of corporate agreement.
  2. Build My Life – While often sung as a song of dedication, the bridge is a direct Kingdom prayer: “Build Your kingdom here, let the darkness fear.” It connects our personal foundation to the wider advance of God’s rule.
  3. King Of Kings – This modern hymn traces the history of the Kingdom from the manger to the empty tomb. It is a theological masterpiece that celebrates the establishment of Christ’s church and the unleashing of His Spirit.
  4. All Hail King Jesus – “All hail the Lord of Heaven and Earth.” This song captures the majesty of the ascended Christ seated on the throne. It is a royal anthem that invites the church to bow before His authority.
  5. What A Beautiful Name – “You have no rival, You have no equal.” The Kingdom of God is an exclusive reign; there is no voting and no competition. This song celebrates the supremacy of the King above all other names.
  6. Crown Him With Many Crowns (Diademata) – A classic hymn that has taught generations to visualize the Kingship of Jesus. Singing “Crown Him the Lord of Lords” connects us with the church triumphant throughout history.
  7. Hymn Of Heaven – “The kingdoms of this world become the Kingdom of our God.” This song looks forward to the consummation of the Kingdom. It is a hope-filled reminder that the current brokenness of the world will be swallowed up by His reign.
  8. Revelation Song – The Kingdom is centered around a throne. This song transports the congregation into the throne room of Revelation 4, joining the eternal “Holy, Holy, Holy” that sustains the universe.

Example Kingdom Setlists

Setlist 1 (On Earth As In Heaven)

  1. The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) – Opens with the explicit prayer for the Kingdom to come.
  2. Build My Life – Personalizes the prayer by asking God to build His Kingdom in us.
  3. What A Beautiful Name – Ends with a focus on the unrivaled King.

Setlist 2 (The Crowned King)

  1. Crown Him With Many Crowns (Diademata) – A majestic, traditional opening.
  2. King Of Kings – Tells the gospel story of how the Kingdom was established.
  3. All Hail King Jesus – A powerful time of adoration and submission.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Teach the prayer. Before singing The Lord’s Prayer, encourage the congregation to pray it out loud together. It unifies the room before the music even starts.
  • Connect to mission. Kingdom songs should lead to Kingdom action. Use Build My Life to commission your volunteers or launch a new outreach initiative.
  • Define the Kingdom. Remind your people that the Kingdom isn’t just “heaven when we die”; it is the active rule of God breaking into our world right now through justice, mercy, and the gospel.

Next Steps

Is your worship service focused too much on “me” and not enough on “Him”? This Sunday, use All Hail King Jesus to re-center the room on the throne, reminding everyone that we exist to serve the King.

By Nathanial Crowe, WorshipChords Editorial Staff

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