Worship Songs About Breaking Chains
We all face struggles that can feel like chains, binding us to fear, doubt, or pain. This collection of worship songs speaks directly to that experience, offering anthems of freedom and powerful declarations of God's ability to break every chain that holds us captive.
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1. Break Every Chain / I'm Free
By Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Why this song?
"Break Every Chain" is a declaration of freedom, a reminder that the name of Jesus holds authority over the things that bind us. Singing these words allows us to audibly proclaim that freedom and step into the victory He offers.
Popular on Spotify 2. Break Every Chain
By Shane and Shane
Why this song?
"Break Every Chain" allows us to corporately acknowledge the real struggles we face, and then boldly assert the answer. When we sing "there is power," we activate our faith and lay hold of the liberation Christ purchased for us.
3. Where Are the Chains
By Circuit Rider Music
Why this song?
"Where Are the Chains" gives us an opportunity to rejoice in the reality of our liberation. Singing this song becomes an act of claiming that freedom, allowing us to declare, "He has set me free," and embrace our wholeness in Christ.
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4. Made a Way
By Travis Greene
Why this song?
"Made a Way" gives voice to those moments when we feel trapped, reminding us that even with "our backs against the wall," God is working. It’s a testimony to His faithfulness, encouraging us to trust that He will forge a path to freedom, even when we cannot see it ourselves.
Popular on Spotify 5. Let It Roll
By Rend Collective
Why this song?
"Let It Roll" connects the breaking of chains with the force of unstoppable movement, urging us toward justice and freedom. The image of it rolling "like a stone from the mouth of the grave" suggests an end to the old and the powerful hope of resurrection. Singing this creates a sense of momentum, propelling us toward liberation, both personal and communal.
Popular on Spotify 6. Mercy
By Elevation Worship
Why this song?
"Mercy" offers a powerful testimony to personal transformation, reminding us that freedom comes not from our own merit, but through God's grace. This song emphasizes that being "redeemed by the mercy of God" truly breaks the chains of our past, allowing us to step into a new identity.
Popular on Spotify 7. Slave To Nothing
By Zach Williams
Why this song?
"Slave To Nothing" allows us to boldly declare our new identity, silencing the voices that try to bind us to our past. It’s a powerful, personal claim that, "I'm not the same anymore," and that we are free from the grip of sin and shame. This song helps us walk confidently in the freedom Christ has won.
Popular on Spotify 8. Day Of Victory
By Rend Collective
Why this song?
"Day Of Victory" is a jubilant expression of the freedom Christ offers, allowing us to declare that past chains no longer define us. It's a chance to claim our personal breakthrough, singing with conviction, "My chains are gone," and celebrating the new life purchased for us.
Popular on Spotify 9. Learning To Let Go
By Kevin Quinn
Why this song?
"Learning To Let Go" speaks to the freedom found in surrendering our own carefully constructed plans. It gently reminds us that releasing control is essential to breaking free from the chains of disappointment and stepping into God's true purpose. This song offers peace as we acknowledge that “the world will keep on turning," and trust in His guidance.
Popular on Spotify 10. Freedom In This House
By Jonathan Traylor
Why this song?
"Freedom In This House" invites us to connect our personal stories of rescue with corporate praise. It reminds us that experiencing forgiveness propels us into the "land of the living," where the atmosphere is charged with freedom.
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