10 Favorite Sidewalk Prophets Songs Of All Time

Dave Frey and Ben McDonald were tricked into competing in a contest during college at Anderson University. Doors opened quickly and they officially started the band Sidewalk Prophets. Their first album Sidewalk Prophets was released in 2003 and it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs list. They didn’t have a lot of funding when they first began touring, so they had to drive themselves to shows. Sidewalk Prophets have come out with many hit songs in the past six years, including “The Words I Would Say”. Current members include Shaun Tomczak, Justin Nace, Cal Joslin, Ben McDonald and Dave Frey.

Here are 10 favorite Sidewalk Prophets songs of all time.

10. “This Is Not Goodbye” from Live Like That

Favorite Lyrics

The stirring in your soul has left you wondering
Should you stay or turn around
Well, just remember that your dreams they are a promise
That you were made to change the world
So don’t let fear stop you now ‘cause

9. “What a Glorious Night” from Merry Christmas to You

Favorite Lyrics

I hear the angels singing halleluiah
Let the earth receive her king
I know that love has come 
Singing it out
Jesus Christ is born
I heard that Jesus Christ is born
Yeah Yeah Yeah

8. “Lay Down My Life” from These Simple Truths

Favorite Lyrics

And I lay down my life for you
Give me all your pride
Give me all your fears
Give me all your secrets
Give me all your tears
Give me all you doubt
Give me all your shame
Watch them wash away
Watch them wash away

7. “You Can Have Me” from These Simple Truths

Favorite Lyrics

You can have me
If You’re all You claim to be
Then I’m not losing anything
So I will crawl upon my knees
Just to know the joy of suffering
I will love You enough to let go
Lord, I give you my life
I give you my life

6. “Save My Life” from Live Like That

Favorite Lyrics

Tell me what I need to hear
Tell me that I’m not forgotten
Show me there’s a God
Who can be more than all I’ve ever wanted
‘Cause right now I need a little hope
I need to know that I’m not alone
Maybe God is calling you tonight
To tell me something
That might save my life

5. “You Love Me Anyway” from These Simple Truths

Favorite Lyrics

I am a thorn in Your crown
But You love me anyway
I am the sweat from Your brow
But You love me anyway
I am the nail in Your wrist
But You love me anyway
I am Judas’ kiss
But You love me anyway

4. “Help Me Find It” from Live Like That

Favorite Lyrics

I’m giving You fear and You give faith
I giving you doubt
You give me grace
For every step I’ve never been alone

Even when it hurts, You’ll have Your way
Even in the valley I will say
With every breath
You’ve never let me go

3. “The Words I Would Say” from These Simple Truths

Favorite Lyrics

Be strong in the Lord and
never give up hope.
You're gonna do great things
I already know
God's got his hand on you so 
don't live life in fear
forgive and forget
but don't forget why you're here
Take your time and pray
These are the words I would say

2. “Live Like That” from Live Like That

Favorite Lyrics

I want to live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do
Points to You

If love is who I am
Then this is where I'll stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back

1. “Keep Making Me” from Live Like That

Favorite Lyrics

Make me broken
So I can be healed
'Cause I'm so calloused
And now I can't feel
I want to run to You
With heart wide open
Make me broken

Make me empty
So I can be filled
'Cause I'm still holding
Onto my will
And I'm completed
When you are with me
Make me empty

So many of Sidewalk Prophet’s songs speak to my soul in the challenges of growing your faith and relying on God. They have toured with many other Christian groups, including David Crowder Band, Family Force 5, Francesca Battistelli, Jeremy Camp, Audio Adrenaline, Tenth Avenue North, Third Day and the Newsboys. In 2010 they won a GMA Dove Award for “New Artist of the Year”. What are your favorite Sidewalk Prophet songs?

Article by Elise Cleary

I am a Christian writer and editor that lives in northern Michigan and thoroughly enjoy music, movies, TV shows, books and other entertainment with a Christian focus. My favorite song is "Oceans" by Hillsong United because it reminds me that has big plans for me and everyone else who puts their trust in Him. There are many movies that have impacted my life, but a few include God's Not Dead, The Shunning and Letters to God. I also write for www.faithandentertainment.com and love connecting with readers, so please don't hesitate to contact me! When I'm not writing I enjoy watching movies and laughing with my busy toddler and husband.