I Sought the Lord is a reflective hymn text that expresses the mystery of divine grace in the life of the believer.
Hymns Based on John 15:16
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to John 15:16
"You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you."
— John 15:16
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Grace, Worship, Assurance, Call of Christ, Commitment. Many worship songs connected to John 15:16 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Grace
- Worship
- Assurance
- Call of Christ
- Commitment
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
I Sought the Lord
Closing Hymn
Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading John 15:16
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Sermon Grace
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Reflection Hymn I Sought the Lord
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Closing Hymn Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
“Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” is the widely used English form of Cesáreo Gabaráin’s Spanish song “Pescador de Hombres.
Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here is a sophisticated contemporary wedding hymn that avoids the pitfalls of sentimentalism by grounding human affection in divine reality.