When House of Worship premiered globally on February 1, it didn't just replay familiar worship anthems - it reawakened their power. In one night, 25 worship leaders joined hearts and voices across 13 songs that have shaped churches for decades. The result was a sacred mosaic of testimony, memory, and Spirit‑filled worship.
Below is a walk-through and reflection on each of the 13 songs performed, and why this gathering resonated so deeply.
1. "Open the Eyes of My Heart" - Paul Baloche & Chris McClarney
Opening the evening was a cry for clarity and surrender. Paul Baloche's prayerful vocals, coupled with McClarney's depth, made this more than a nostalgic return - it was a spiritual opening act, beckoning the global church to see again. As Baloche prayed, "Open the eyes of our hearts," it felt like the beginning of an awakening.
2. "Come, Now Is the Time to Worship" - Brian Doerksen & Leeland
This timeless call still hits with immediacy. The duo brought freshness and warmth to the moment, reminding us that worship is not a scheduled ritual - it's always now. Leeland's passion gave the song wings, while Doerksen's steady voice grounded it in legacy.
3. "Everlasting God" - Brenton Brown & Pat Barrett
One of the most emotionally tender moments of the night. The mix of Barrett's gentle modern tone and Brenton's weathered delivery gave this declaration of God's strength a new sense of humility. It was sung like a lifeline - not just a statement of belief, but a personal anchor.
4. "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever" - Martin Smith & Josh Baldwin
This song floated like a river of joy. Martin Smith's voice still carries the same longing, and Baldwin added a depth of intimacy that made the old chorus feel freshly discovered. It wasn't just a sing-along - it was a soft echo of love that could, truly, last forever.
5. "The Heart of Worship" - Matt Redman & Hillary Scott
Understated and profound, this moment returned the spotlight to the essence of worship. Hillary Scott's vocals brought quiet reverence while Redman's own delivery was vulnerable and unvarnished. "It's all about You" felt less like lyrics, more like confession.
6. "Jesus at the Center" - Israel Houghton & Naomi Raine
Naomi Raine's performance here was one of the most emotionally charged of the night. Her voice trembled with longing, infusing Israel Houghton's already powerful song with a new rawness and ache. The centerpiece of the night - literally and thematically.
7. "Shout to the Lord" - Darlene Zschech & CeCe Winans
This was the night's most anthemic and unifying moment. Darlene's voice, instantly recognizable, felt like a reunion with something holy. CeCe's soulful lift turned this into a declaration that transcended style, era, and denomination.
8. "Mighty to Save" - Christy Nockels & Mitch Wong
This duet soared with quiet strength. Mitch Wong brought a prayerful intensity, while Christy Nockels' voice felt maternal, assuring. Together, they sang with conviction that God still saves, still moves, still restores.
9. "How Great Is Our God / How Great Thou Art" - Ed Cash & Charity Gayle
Two eras collided in glorious praise. Ed Cash's humble tone built the bridge, and Charity Gayle brought the thunder. Her transition into How Great Thou Art felt like a wave - timeless, vast, and pure. The arrangement honored tradition without taming it.
10. "Here I Am to Worship" - Tim Hughes & Brooke Ligertwood (included in event, not named in earlier list but present per standard setlist)
Brooke's ability to move from whisper to roar gave this familiar melody new soul. Tim Hughes carried it with authenticity, letting the lyrics breathe rather than perform. The audience didn't just sing along - they leaned in.
11. "Breathe" - Kari Jobe, Brian & Jenn Johnson
Soft, reverent, intimate. This song felt like prayer made audible. Kari Jobe and the Johnsons created a sanctuary moment, where everything hushed and hearts exhaled. "This is the air I breathe" - no lyric felt truer than in this breath of calm.
12. "Agnus Dei" - Michael W. Smith & Chris Brown
Michael W. Smith revisited this sacred ground with trembling power. Chris Brown's reading from Revelation added scriptural fire, making this performance feel like a throne-room vision, not a musical interlude.
13. "Worthy Is the Lamb / Closing Worship" - Ensemble
As voices and generations merged, the global church stood metaphorically and literally united. It was no longer about who was singing - but what they were singing: "Worthy is the Lamb." A song, a declaration, a prophecy - all at once.
Final Reflection
House of Worship reminded us that worship isn't about new songs - it's about true songs. These 13 moments weren't just emotional or musical - they were holy. In a world full of noise, this night created sacred space.
More than a review, this is an invitation: Watch again. Sing again. Let the Spirit move again.
