Built on the Rock is a hymn about the identity of the church when its visible structures prove fragile.
Hymns Based on Ephesians 2:19
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Ephesians 2:19
"So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and of the household of God, being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit."
— Ephesians 2:19
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Church, Mission, Communion of Saints, Faith, Hope. Many worship songs connected to Ephesians 2:19 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Church
- Mission
- Communion of Saints
- Faith
- Hope
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Built on the Rock
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Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:19
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Sermon Church
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Reflection Hymn Forward Through the Ages
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Closing Hymn Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
“Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” begins where Christian teaching about the church must begin: not with a building, institution, or human leader, but with Christ.
Forward Through the Ages is a hymn that celebrates the enduring mission of the church across generations.
Give Thanks, O Household Of God is a hymn of congregational gratitude centered on the church as God's gathered family.
“I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” is a hymn of devoted love for Christ’s church, understood as a people redeemed, gathered, prayed for, and ultimately brought into God’s promised future.
“Jesus Our Friend and Brother” is the English-language form of the Cheyenne Christian song “Esenehane Jesus,” attributed to Ova'hehe, or Mrs.
O Where Are Kings and Empires Now is a hymn about the endurance of Christ's church when earthly powers fade.
The Church's One Foundation is one of the most substantial English hymns about the nature, unity, suffering, and hope of the Christian church.
“We Are the Church” is a concise teaching song about Christian identity.
We Would Be Building Temples Still Undone is a hymn about the continuing work of the church under the direction of Christ.