What is Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of the Lenten season.

It kick starts what is called ‘Holy Week’—the week during which Christ Jesus was arrested, put on trial, condemned and executed by crucifixion.

Palm Sunday commemorates the victorious arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem—an event described in the Gospels (Matthew 21:1–11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, John 12:12-18).

When Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey and people celebrated His arrival by placing palms in His path and shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”.

Traditional churches like the Catholic Church remember this event by distributing palms to the congregation—a symbol of peace and triumph.

Hope this helps you understand the meaning of Palm Sunday.

34 songs for Palm Sunday worship

‘Hosanna songs’ are most preferred by worship ministries when it comes to selecting songs for Palm Sunday.

However, songs which celebrate the ‘Kingship’ and ‘Lordship’ of Jesus are also appropriate.

The following songs have been handpicked keeping these themes in mind—hope they help begin your Holy Week in a prayerful manner.

1. All Glory, Laud, and Honor – Theodulph Of Orleans YouTube | Lyrics & chords
2. All hail King Jesus – Daniel Bashta YouTube
3. Alpha and Omega – Israel Houghton YouTube | Lyrics & chords
4. At the Name of Jesus – Aaron Shust YouTube | Lyrics & chords
5. Blessed be the Name – Andy Park YouTube | Lyrics & chords
6. Blessed is He Who Comes – Paul Wilbur YouTube | Lyrics & chords
7. Blessed Is The One – Tom Ewing YouTube | Lyrics & chords
8. Christ is enough – Hillsong YouTube | Lyrics & chords
9. Come to save us – All Sons & Daughters YouTube | Lyrics & chords
10. Forever reign – Hillsong YouTube | Lyrics & chords
11. Glory To The Lord Our God – Robin Mark YouTube
12. Here for You – Matt Redman YouTube | Lyrics & chords
13. Hosanna – Planetshakers YouTube | Lyrics & chords
14. Hosanna – Brooke Fraser YouTube | Lyrics & chords
15. Hosanna (be lifted higher) – Israel Houghton YouTube | Lyrics & chords
16. Hosanna (praise is rising) – Paul Baloche YouTube | Lyrics & chords
17. Hosanna In The Highest (Palm Sunday Version) – Sojourn YouTube | Lyrics & chords
18. Hosanna Loud Hosannas (Ellacombe) – Theodulph Of Orleans YouTube
19. Jesus the One and only – Travis Cottrell YouTube
20. King of Glory – Chris Tomlin YouTube | Lyrics & chords
21. King of Glory – Paul Wilbur YouTube | Lyrics & chords
22. King of Kings – Hillsong YouTube | Lyrics & chords
23. King Of Love – Hillsong YouTube | Lyrics & chords
24. King of My Heart – Bethel Music YouTube | Lyrics & chords
25. Knowing You (All I once held dear) – Graham Kendrick YouTube | Lyrics & chords
26. Let Your Mercy Rain – Chris Tomlin YouTube | Lyrics & chords
27. Name above all – Andy Park YouTube | Lyrics & chords
28. O worship the King – Passion YouTube | Lyrics & chords
29. Offering – Paul Baloche YouTube | Lyrics & chords
30. Only King forever – Elevation Worship YouTube | Lyrics & chords
31. Praise Adonai – Paul Baloche YouTube | Lyrics & chords
32. Prepare The Way – Terry MacAlmon YouTube
33. Sing Hosanna – Joshua Blakesley YouTube | Lyrics & chords
34. We will not be shaken – Bethel YouTube | Lyrics & chords
35. We will worship Him – Brenton Brown YouTube | Lyrics & chords

You can help improve this list

Simply leave a comment with your worship song suggestions for Palm Sunday.