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'There Was Jesus' Live Performance from Zach Williams

Contemporary Christian artist Zach Williams shares a live performance of his hit song ‘There Was Jesus.’
Jun 27, 2025
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'There Was Jesus' Live Performance from Zach Williams

Zach Williams rose to fame with his worship anthem, ‘Chainbreaker.’ After years as a heavy rocker and drug addiction, Zach found his way to God. From that moment on, he started to use his gift of music to give praise to the Lord’s Name.

“In the waiting, in the searching

In the healing and the hurting

Like a blessing buried in the broken pieces

Every minute, every moment

Of where I been and where I'm going

Even when I didn't know it

Or couldn't see it

There was Jesus"

Recently, Zach and his band were all set to start their new tour. But when they were forced to cancel their shows because of the Coronavirus, Zach decided he still wanted to share his songs.

He said, “In an effort to bring some light in an otherwise dark and confusing time, we decided to record some songs to share, and do our part to bring out hope amidst the craziness of the world.”

As you listen to these powerful words, be reminded that God is always in control.

“For this man who needs amazing kind of grace

For forgiveness at a price I couldn’t pay

I’m not perfect so I thank God every day

There was Jesus

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

More about Zach Williams 


Zach Williams Headshot for Celebrity BioZach Williams is a Grammy-winning Christian artist whose powerful testimony of redemption fuels his music and ministry. Once the frontman of a Southern rock band, Williams battled addiction before encountering Christ and turning his life around. His debut solo single, “Chain Breaker,” became an anthem for those seeking freedom from life’s struggles, followed by hits like “Fear Is a Liar” and the Grammy-winning duet “There Was Jesus” with Dolly Parton. Williams continues to share his journey through music and his book Rescue Story: Faith, Freedom, and Finding My Way Home, inspiring countless others to find hope in Jesus.

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Originally published March 26, 2020.

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