The official Weekly Top 10 Christian hit songs list is compiled by your Guide by checking and averaging Christian charts from all over the U.S. such as Billboard and Air1.
Matthew West and Chris Tomlin should tour together because they sure do go well together in the top two spots! Travis Cottrell, Melissa Greene and a new song by Michael O'Brien and Russ Lee round out the Top 10 with a nice blend of the old and the new.
1. "The Motions" - Matthew West
Sparrow
The last single release from Something To Say spent 20 weeks in the Top 10 and was the #1 song of 2008. Does "The Motions," a powerful song about living your life instead of just going through the motions, have what it takes to do as well as "You Are Everything?" With this song being in the top 4 on six different charts again this week, I would have to say yes! 
2. "I Will Rise" - Chris Tomlin
EMI
"I Will Rise," which debuted ten weeks ago, is the latest single off of Chris Tomlin's 2008 release Hello Love.
3. "In The Hands of God" - Newsboys
Inpop
"In The Hands of God," which we first saw six weeks ago, is the title track from the latest Newsboys release. Very upbeat and positive, this song is a highlight of the album.
4. "Free To Be Me" - Francesca Battistelli
Fervent Records
After debuting 19 weeks ago, this song moved up the charts like a bullet before starting the downward slide this week. The upbeat "Free To Be Me" is the second radio release from My Paper Heart to make the Top 10.
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5. "Finally Home" - MercyMe
INO
"Finally Home" is the latest single release from All That Is Within Me and this is the 16th week we've seen it. Bart Millard's favorite song on the album because it reminds him of the day that he'll get to see his dad again, this emotional tune resonates with listeners because we all have loved ones that we long to see again.
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6. "Take Me As I Am" - FM Static
Tooth & Nail
"Take Me As I Am," which we first saw in March, is from the new release, Dear Diary. Showing a slower, softer side of FM Static, this song is as heartfelt a ballad as you've heard all year.
7. "By Your Side" - Tenth Avenue North
Integrity
"By Your Side," which debuted last November, is the second radio single from the Dove New Artist of the Year's debut album, Over and Underneath. With very Jon Forman sounding vocals, the song is written from the perspective of Jesus himself, and asks some hard questions about why we don't seem to feel like he's enough.
8. "Jesus Saves" - Travis Cottrell
Indelible Creative Group
Debuting this week, "Jesus Saves" comes to us from "Jesus Saves Live" but we actually heard the song before that. Think back to Christmastime last year and Ring The Bells and you will remember this gem.
9. "Next Step" - Melissa Greene
KOCH Records
Our second newcomer this week is from a new face, Melissa Green. "Next Step" is upbeat, positive and will have you moving in your chair!
10. "When Life Gets Broken" - Michael O'Brien/Russ Lee
Giant
Our final song in the Weekly Top 10 is yet another newcomer. Coming from Tcc Worship Band: When Life Gets Broken, which features O'Brien and Lee as well as Steve Archer, Allen Asbury and Matt Hybarger, this song is quietly powerful and filled with a sense of awe.
