Worship Songs for Father's Day 2024

Finding effective worship songs can be difficult enough as it is.

When it comes to figuring out the right song selections to complement particular days in the year can be extra stressful – there are plenty of song choices for Easter and Christmas, but what about other holidays? To help you best celebrate the wonderful gift of our earthly fathers, we’ve compiled some of the best songs to consider when deciding on your Father’s Day setlist.

This article outlines some of the best song choices for Father’s Day. For more song options, check out Worship Artistry today.

The Hunt for Father’s Day Song Ideas

Every year, worship leaders all around the world go through their repertoire of music to find ones that will work for Father’s Day. Praise, worship, gospel songs... the options are endless. After all, this holiday is a wonderful opportunity to not only reflect on the beauty of a father’s heart and how our parents care for us but to remember our heavenly father and the deep love our Lord has for us as well.

As a worship leader, you have the unique opportunity to help your church community to reflect on the paternal nature of God and how He loves us as our Father. What an honor! So, the question remains – how do you find a song that can do just that?

The Mix of Feelings That Father’s Day Can Bring

Often, a preacher will take a Father’s Day service as an opportunity to discuss the parental nature of God’s care and love for us. He is, after all, our heavenly father. However, it’s important to remember that this day can be a hard one for many people. Father’s Day can mean different things for everyone – some celebrating a close relationship with their own father, reflecting on complicated feelings, or even grieving the loss of their father. Remember that everyone's experience of a father-child relationship is different.

Approach your setlist by first thinking about all the different feelings the congregation may be carrying with them this Father’s Day, and find music that can serve everyone uniquely. Many people will need a reminder of how God’s love can fill gaps, and how He is ultimately the only father we need. Even in the absence of an earthly Dad, we can carve our own identity with the guidance of the ultimate role model and father figure.

Christian worship songs to Celebrate Our Heavenly Father

Ultimately, the Christian worship songs you select need to be chosen with the wider church service in mind. When putting together your setlist of songs for Father's Day, keep in mind the themes that are probably going to be driving the service. Father's Day is a celebration of a father's love, both our own dads as well as the heavenly father who gave his only son for us.

As the church gathers in the Father's house, we have a beautiful opportunity to reflect on how deep the Father's love for us truly is. This is a great chance for the congregation to not only reflect on our own families but also honor and celebrate how fortunate we are to be children of heaven. Whether you select hymns or more contemporary songs, these are the themes that you should be aiming to reflect.

The Best Father's Day Songs for Church

As we celebrate our fathers, let’s praise God and give thanks for the family He has given us in this life. To help you find some pieces that can achieve all these necessary things, we’ve searched for some of the best worship and praise music that encapsulates these feelings. Here are some song ideas for your worship set list that focus on the love and goodness of God the Father.

The Father's House by Cory Asbury

Firm Foundation (He Won't) by Cody Carnes

Homecoming by Bethel Music

Run To The Father by Cody Carnes

Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin

Goodness Of God by Bethel Music

How He Loves by David Crowder Band

Fierce by Jesus Culture

No Longer Slaves by Bethel Music

Stand In Your Love by Josh Baldwin

Never Lost by Elevation Worship

Yes And Amen by Chris Tomlin

God So Loved by We The Kingdom

Holy Love by Citizens

Reckless Love by Cory Asbury

How Deep The Father's Love For Us by Austin Stone Worship

Our Father by Hillsong Worship

Who You Say I Am by Hillsong Worship

Remember: You’re Part of a Team

Sometimes, as a worship leader, the stress can get overwhelming. Particularly on days like Father’s Day, there is a certain expectation that you’ll be able to compile a perfect on-theme setlist. If you’re new to leading a worship team, Sunday services that happen to fall on ‘special’ holidays like these can be daunting. You could choose wrong, the setlist might not fit, the congregation might not like it… 

Just remember that the service isn’t entirely on your shoulders. You don’t have to feel like you carry all the pressure yourself! You’re a part of a bigger team. Be sure to collaborate with other members of your worship team to figure out the best path forward that plays to your strengths. It’s also a good idea to chat with your pastor or lead preacher for Father’s Day. Hearing about the topics they’ll cover during their message can help inspire some ideas for worship songs that will complement nicely.

And, of course, be sure to invite God into your decision-making process. Pray over your song choices and the words that the church will need to hear, and prioritize serving God through your music choices.

Grow Your Worship Leading Skills with Worship Artistry

Worship is a powerful way for us to celebrate the Lord, connect with Him, and help lead the church to do the same. Here at Worship Artistry, we have the honor of helping musicians globally to enhance their worship-leading skills. No matter your current skill level, our range of tutorials and lessons can help you strengthen your technical skill and expand your repertoire of songs. Head on over to our website today to browse our extensive range of sheet music and lessons for different instruments. Father’s Day, Easter, and Christmas morning – we’ve got songs for every occasion!