Not complacent, yet pressing towards the mark currently as Founder and Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church, one of the fastest growing churches in Western Michigan, Marvin is innovative in his approach to winning the lost and edifying the believer. As a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pastor Marvin is committed to his community and enjoys taking the message to the masses. In its inaugural year, the ministry has initiated a Full Life approach with an emphasis of addressing the spiritual, physical and mental needs of the body. By no means is Pastor Marvin and the Lighthouse family resting on its laurels or taking credit for the well-rounded and effective ministry approach. In fact, with humility, they acknowledge they have found the formula for a successful ministry based on the Bible and cultivated through an intimate relationship with God.
Pastor Marvin is united in covenant to(Late) First Lady MaLinda Sapp, a gifted speaker, local
college professor and Limited Licensed Psychologist, who also serves as Administrative Pastor. They have three wonderful children; Marvin II, Mikaila and Madisson.
(2) Recruited for the legendary gospel group Commissioned while still a relative unknown, Marvin Sapp recorded with the group until its dissolution in 1995, and then began his own solo career with a self-titled album the following year. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI (where he has based his JOY Ministries outreach), Sapp debuted with Commissioned in the early '90s after Keith Staten left for solo work. He recorded the Commissioned albums Number 7 and Matters of the Heart with members Fred Hammond, Mitchell Jones, Mike Williams, and Karl Reid; after Hammond and Williams left as well, Sapp recorded the group's final album, 1996's Irreplaceable Love. By that time Sapp had signed a solo contract too, and March 1996 saw the release of his self-titled debut on Word Records. The album reunited him with former Commissioned mate Fred Hammond (who produced the LP) and featured the gospel hits "Calling Me" and "In His Presence." Sapp's sophomore effort, Grace & Mercy, appeared in May 1997, followed two years later by Nothing Else Matters. After a short absence from the music scene, he reappeared under contract at Versity Records and released the song "I Believe" on the WOW Gospel 2002 album, followed by the album I Believe later in 2002. Diary of a Psalmist appeared in 2003, Be Exalted in 2005, and Thirsty in 2007. Here I Am, which debuted higher in the Billboard charts than any gospel album in 50 years, arrived in 2010. I Win followed in 2012. ~ John Bush, Rovi
Never Would Have Made It
Marvin Sapp Lyrics
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Never could have made it, without You
I would have lost it all
But now I see how You were there for me
And I can say
Never would have made it
Never could have made it without You
I would have lost it all
But now I see how You were there for me and I can say
I'm stronger, I'm wiser
I'm better, much better
When I look back over all You brought me through
I can see that You were the one I held on to
And I never, never would have made it
Oh I never could have made it, never could have made it without You
Oh I would have lost it all
Oh but now I see how You were there for me
I never, never would have made it
No, I never, never could have made it without You
I would have lost my mind a long time ago
If it had not been for You
I am stronger, I am stronger
I am wiser, now I'm better
So much better
I made it through my storm
And my test because You were there
To carry me through my mess
I am stronger, I am stronger
I am wiser, I am wiser
I am better, I am better
Anybody better, I am better
I can stand here and tell You
I made it
Anybody out there that You made it
I am stronger, I am stronger
I am wiser, I am wiser
I am better, I am better
Much better, I am better
I made it, I made it
I made it, I made it
I made it, I made it
I made it, I made it
Never would have made it, never would have made it
Never could have made it, never could have made it without You
I would have lost my mind
I would have gave up
But You were right there
You were right there
I never, never would have made it
Oh I never, never could have made it without You
Somebody just need to testify to someone next to 'em
Tell 'em I am stronger
I am wiser
I am better, much better
When I look back over what He brought me through
I realize I made it because I had You to hold on to
Now I am stronger
Now I am wiser
I am better, so much better
I made it
Is there anybody in this house other than me that can
Declare that you made it?
Tell your neighbor
Never would have made it, never would have made it
Tell 'em never could have made it, never could have made it without You
I wish I had some help here
I wish I had just two or three people
That would just declare it
Never would have made it, never would have made it
Never could have made it, never could have made it without You
I just, I just love to encourage myself
Sometimes I just look in the mirror and say
I am stronger
I am wiser
I am better, so much better
When I look back over what He brought me through
I realize I made it because I had You to hold on to
But I never would have made it
I never could have made it without You
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh I, good God almighty
Never would have made it, never would have made it
Never could have made it, never could have made it without You
Sing it one more time
All I need is it one more time
Everybody sing with me
Never would have made it
Never could have made it without You
The song "Never Would Have Made It" by Marvin Sapp tells the story of the singer's journey through difficult times in his life and how he could not have made it through without God's presence and support. Sapp expresses gratitude for God's intervention in his life as he recognizes that without God, he would have lost hope and given up, but now he can see that God was always there for him. The lyrics emphasize how the singer has become stronger, wiser, and better as a result of his trials and tribulations, which have taught him to trust and rely on God.
The phrase "Never Would Have Made It" has become a popular saying in the Christian community, often used to encourage others who may be going through tough times. The song has touched the hearts of many and has become a source of hope and inspiration to people from all walks of life. The message of the song is clear - with faith in God, we can persevere and overcome any obstacle that comes our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Never would have made it
I could not have made it through this journey without God's help.
Never could have made it, without You
I would not have the strength to push through without God's help.
I would have lost it all
I would have failed miserably if not for God's constant support and guidance.
But now I see how You were there for me
I can now see how God has been with me throughout all my struggles.
And I can say
I am in a place of gratitude and can testify to others about God's goodness.
I'm stronger, I'm wiser
I have been made stronger mentally and emotionally, and therefore wiser.
I'm better, much better
I am now a better person having come through difficult times with God's help.
When I look back over all You brought me through
Reflecting on my journey with God, I am filled with gratitude and amazement.
I can see that You were the one I held on to
God has been my anchor throughout all the trials and tribulations.
Oh I would have lost it all
I would have been a complete failure without God's help.
Oh but now I see how You were there for me
I understand now that God has been there for me through thick and thin.
I never, never would have made it
It is only by God's grace that I have been able to come through my struggles and make progress.
No, I never, never could have made it without You
I acknowledge that my progress and success has been entirely by God's hand and not my own.
I would have lost my mind a long time ago
Without God's support, I would have suffered from mental breakdown earlier on.
If it had not been for You
I thank God for the constant support and guidance that has kept me sane.
Anybody out there that You made it
I testify to everyone out there that it is only through God's grace that we have come as far as we have.
I made it through my storm
I made it through the tumultuous times, thanks to God's help.
And my test because You were there
God supported me through my journey of testing and growth.
To carry me through my mess
God stood by me throughout my times of mess and confusion.
Anybody in this house other than me that can
I ask if there are others in this gathering who would like to testify to God's help.
Declare that you made it?
I invite others to come forward and declare the extent to which God has helped them through their difficulties.
Sometimes I just look in the mirror and say
There are times when I just need to affirm myself, and remind myself of all that God has done for me.
Yeah yeah yeah
I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for God's help.
Sing it one more time
Let us sing this anthem of gratitude and appreciation one more time.
All I need is it one more time
All I need is to sing this song one more time to feel grateful and relieved.
Everybody sing with me
I invite everyone to sing along with me as we praise God for his unconditional love and help.
Never could have made it without You
I reiterate that my progress and success has entirely been because of God's help.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Marvin Sapp, Matthew Richard Brownie
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