Christian Music For Kids: 25 Sweet Songs

My children and I genuinely enjoy listening to Christian music for kids throughout the day. Whether we’re rushing about in the morning before school, chatting while preparing lunch, or in a long car ride, there is something about certain songs that instantly calms anxiety and brings about joy.

Introducing Christian Music to Kids

You may be wondering if it’s really necessary to introduce Christian music to our children. Are they really absorbing much when it comes to the tunes they listen to? Can music have an effect on their mood throughout the day and the choices they make? And to that I would give a hearty “Yes! And Yes!” Those lyrics will sink into their hearts, and studies have clearly shown that the type of music we listen to can have a tremendous impact on our thoughts and attitudes.

Although this is true of everyone, children especially are like tiny sponges that soak in much of what is around them. It is up to us as parents, to lovingly point them in the right direction and guard them from influences that can lead them astray (including music).

The Importance of Kids Christian Music

I’d encourage you to start playing some kids Christian music to help turn your children’s thoughts toward the Man who died to be their Savior. Many of these particular artists listed below have songs filled with Scripture, which make them a wonderful way to start a busy day or wind down before bedtime.

Although children often enjoy a variety of songs no matter who they’re geared towards, each of the ones listed below were specifically written or sang with kids in mind. This not only makes them easier to understand, but also helps young minds retain the lyrics which can assist them in memorizing God’s Word!

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Some of our favorite Christian songs for kids are praise and worship songs, while others are the classic hymns. There are so many deeply rich truths pulled straight from God’s Word in the old hymns! It’s no wonder that we’re still singing many of them hundreds of years after they were written.

Now I realize that some of you may not be too keen on the idea of listening to children’s music. When you hear the phrase “children’s worship songs” your mind may go back to the traditional Sunday school songs you sang growing up, you know… “This Little Light of Mine”… “I’ve Got The Joy Joy Joy Joy (Down In My Heart)… “I’m In The Lord’s Army”.

Although there is certainly nothing wrong with these songs (I actually like them and still sing them occasionally with my kiddos 😉 ), they’re typically not most parents cup of tea. So, please trust me when I say that each of these praise songs for kids are truly beautiful with a few catchy ones in the mix.

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Christian Music For Kids Playlist

Below I’ve listed 25 of our current favorite worship songs for kids. There is quite the variety for all ages and music tastes. From newborn lullabies, preschool worship songs, kids praise songs, to even some very adult sounding music, I’m certain that you will find something new to enjoy! Be sure to check out the Spotify playlist as well!

Do Not Worry– Ellie Holcomb
Jericho Song– Rend Collective Kids
The Lord is Our Salvation– Keith and Kristyn Getty
Wedding Banquet– Rain For Roots
Always Remember to Never Forget– Christy Nockels
Galations 2:20-The Corner Room
The Peace of God-Scripture Lullabies
Always– Ellie Holcomb
My Lighthouse– Rend Collective Kids
Be Thou My Vision– Keith and Kristyn Getty
Come To Me– Rain For Roots
His Banner Over Me– Christy Nockels
2 Corinthians 5:17– The Corner Room
God So Loved– Scripture Lullabies
Sing– Ellie Holcomb
Need To Know You– Rend Collective
His Mercy is More– Keith and Kristyn Getty
Leaven Bread– Rain For Roots
In The Whisper– Christy Nockels
Romans 8:38-39– The Corner Room
Nothing Can Separate Me– Scripture Lullabies
Don’t Forget To Remember– Ellie Holcomb
Story of the Cross– Rend Collective
Jesus Shall Reign– Keith and Kristyn Getty
Even A Child– Steve Green

Christian Music For Kids Spotify Playlist

Children’s Christian Music Artists

If you’re looking for children’s Christian music artists rather than a set playlist, you may want to check out these musicians. Each of them have unique children’s projects with a desire to point the listener straight to Jesus!

Ellie Holcomb

Ellie is a Nashville native who began a solo music career after touring with her husband’s band several years back. She has a powerful set of vocals and a heart to reach others with God’s Word and the hope of Christ.

After recording a few Christian albums, she decided to embark on yet another journey- writing children’s books. “Who Sang The First Song?” and “Don’t Forget To Remember” are beautifully illustrated board books with a sweet and important message. The accompanying albums: Sing- Creation Songs and Sing- Remember Songs contain many of our very favorite Christian songs for kids!

Rend Collective Kids

Rend Collective Kids is a branch off project from the Irish group Rend Collective. The band members realized there wasn’t a lot of solid Christian music for kids out there, to truly challenge and encourage children in their faith, and took action.

After two years of writing songs and creating music Sparkle. Pop. Rampage. was born. The end result is a powerful children’s album about trusting God while learning more of His character. I love that these truths from Scripture aren’t watered down, but truly seek to strengthen a child’s relationship with their Creator.

Keith and Kristyn Getty

Keith and Kristyn Getty have made it their mission to bring the old hymn style back to life. Their modern hymns, including the #1 “In Christ Alone” have proven hugely successful, and they’ve since recorded 4 children’s albums as well. The Getty Kids Hymnals are a blend of old and new hymns with an Irish sound and beautiful children’s vocals.

Rain For Roots

Rain For Roots is a group of artists and songwriters with a desire to share Scripture through music. Both children and adults will enjoy their sweet and simple folk style tunes. They currently have four albums each with a distinct theme to drive home certain truths.

The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like This is a compilation of parable teaching songs, while Big Stories For Little Ones shares some of the most well-known Bible stories to solidify God’s truths into young hearts and minds.

Christy Nockels

Christy Nockels has been a worship leader for over two decades and released seven full length albums. One of them being a lullaby cd for children entitled Be Held. Both the vocal and instrumental versions are breathtaking. Her gentle yet powerful voice is a beautiful accompaniment to the calm and peaceful music that is sure to please little ones and adults alike.

The Corner Room

The Corner Room’s unique ability to take nothing but the literal words of Scripture, verse by verse, and set them to music is remarkable. There new album Remember and Proclaim is a tremendous help in encouraging little ones to hide God’s Word in their hearts while at the same time making a joyful noise to the Lord (Psalm 100).

Scripture Lullabies

I am so grateful that we were introduced to Scripture Lullabies several years back! We own all of their CDs as well as the adorable and comforting Lullaby Bear. These beautiful songs sound like they belong on a movie soundtrack, but, again, are each filled with Scripture.

As a family, we have listened to these 3 albums more than any other music that we own. They have made long care rides much more enjoyable and repeatedly helped my ADHD son drift off to sleep, as well as calmed my own anxiety.

Steve Green

Mr. Green has been in the music industry for quite some time, and still continues to provide Biblically solid Christian music. Hide ‘Em In Your Heart (volumes 1 and 2) is his children’s project originally produced in 2007 and still going strong.

My kids love these songs! They truly bring about smile after smile and have been such a help with Scripture memory. The short and catchy tunes help the words stick in your head without overwhelming children.

I hope that this list of Christian music for kids is a help and encouragement to your family! Teaching our children the character of God, while filling their (and our) hearts and minds with the truths of His Word is so vital, especially in the day and age we’re living in. Let’s be faithful!