He is the National Director of Music and Worship for Champions for Christ a high impact ministry to college and professional athletes with Pastor Greg Ball. He also leads worship regularly at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. with Pastor Joel Osteen. Israel and Meleasa founded New Breed Ministries in 1995. Comprised of world class musicians and singers who are all ministers in their respective churches. They travel extensively with a message that crosses cultural, generational, and denominational boundaries.
Known specifically for their diverse sound effectively captured on the 2001 Hosanna! Integrity release of New Season as well as 2002's Lakewood Live 'We Speak to Nations', their heart is to deliberately diminish the lines that separate the Church, and bring all people together through worship. Once a member of Fred Hammond and RFC, he has also worked with the Young Messiah Tour, TBN, Crystal Lewis, Anointed, CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, and is currently finishing an Israel and New Breed- Integrity Gospel / Sony release produced by Tommy Sims due in October. With a heart for the Nations, true worship, and a passion for the Presence of God, Israel and New Breed add purpose to any event.
Saved by Grace
Israel Houghton Lyrics
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I'd be lost without Your grace
How could I live without Your grace?
The life that I have is by Your grace
I am free, I'm forgiven
By Your work at Calvary
You gave me a life worth living
I am saved by grace
Love abounding, mercy found me
I am saved by grace, yeah
And I have life and it's only by Your grace, oh, oh yeah
It's only by Your grace, oh, oh
Where would I be without Your grace?
I'd be lost without Your grace
How could I live without Your grace?
The life that I have is by Your grace
I am free, I'm forgiven
By Your work at Calvary
You gave me a life worth living
Now the chains are broken, chains are broken
Chains are broken
I am saved by grace
Love abounding, mercy found me
So I am saved by grace, oh yeah
I have life and it's only by Your grace
I am saved by grace
Oh, love abounding, mercy found me
I am saved by grace, oh yeah
I have life and it's only by Your grace
Mercy, the mercy, oh yeah
New every morning
Amazing, amazing
Your grace, Your grace saved me, oh
Mercy, the mercy
New every morning
Amazing, amazing
Your grace, Your grace saved me, oh
Mercy, the mercy
New every morning
Amazing, amazing
Your grace, Your grace saved me, oh
Mercy, the mercy
New every morning
Amazing, amazing
Your grace, Your grace saved me, oh
Your grace, Your grace saved me
Your grace, Your grace saved me
Grace that brought me
Brought me from a mighty long way, oh
Grace, grace that kept me alive
Alive, alive today, it's only by Your grace
Grace that brought me from a mighty long way
A mighty long way
Your Grace that kept me
I'm alive today, it's only by Your
Grace that brought me from a mighty long way
A mighty long way
Your Grace that kept me
I'm alive today, it's only by Your
Grace that brought me from a mighty long way
A mighty long way
Your Grace that kept me
I'm alive today, it's only by Your
Grace that brought me from a mighty long way
A mighty long way
Your Grace that kept me
I'm alive today, it's only by Your grace
The lyrics of "Saved by Grace" by Israel Houghton express gratitude for God's grace and mercy in the singer's life. The song acknowledges that without God's grace, the singer would be lost and unable to live. The lyrics reveal that the singer has been forgiven and set free from the chains of sin by God's work on Calvary. The phrase "chains are broken" is repeated several times, emphasizing the liberation and redemption that the singer has experienced through God's grace. The song repeats the refrain "I am saved by grace," emphasizing the security and hope that this salvation brings.
The lyrics of "Saved by Grace" are particularly meaningful for Christians as they highlight the belief in the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The song acknowledges the sinner's dependence on grace and the transformative power of God's mercy. The lyric "It's only by Your grace" is repeated several times, emphasizing the singer's acknowledgement of the sovereignty of God in their life. In summary, the song is a testimony of the singer's gratefulness and reliance on God's grace, demonstrated through the freedom and transformation they have experienced through Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Where would I be without Your grace?
I don't know where I would be if I didn't have Your grace in my life.
I'd be lost without Your grace
Without Your grace, I would be completely lost in life.
How could I live without Your grace?
I couldn't even imagine living life without Your grace.
The life that I have is by Your grace
The life that I have is only possible because of Your grace.
I am free, I'm forgiven
Thanks to Your work at Calvary, I am free and forgiven.
By Your work at Calvary
It was through Your work at Calvary that I became free and forgiven.
You gave me a life worth living
Because of You, I am now living a life that is worth living.
Now the chains are broken, chains are broken
The chains that were holding me down have been broken thanks to You.
I am saved by grace
I am saved solely because of Your grace in my life.
Love abounding, mercy found me
Your love and mercy found me and saved me.
And I have life and it's only by Your grace, oh, oh yeah
The life I have is only possible because of Your grace.
Mercy, the mercy, oh yeah
Your mercy is truly amazing and life-changing.
New every morning
Your mercy is new every single morning, giving me hope for a new day ahead.
Amazing, amazing
Your grace and mercy are truly amazing and beyond comprehension.
Your grace, Your grace saved me, oh
I am only saved because of Your grace in my life.
Grace that brought me
Your grace brought me to where I am today.
Brought me from a mighty long way, oh
Your grace brought me from a place I never thought I could escape from.
Grace, grace that kept me alive
Your grace not only brought me to where I am today but kept me alive throughout the journey.
Alive, alive today, it's only by Your grace
I am alive today solely because of Your grace in my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON LINDSEY, ISRAEL HOUGHTON, DANIEL JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Keep strong. Dont forget that despite the evil in this world, God is full of justice, mercy and love.
Justice said we broke His perfect law - causing the world's previous perfection to be destroyed - and therefore we deserve Hell (like a punishment in any legal system but this is eternal as His perfect law is eternal too). Don't think you fit in that category? Ever done one of these?: lying, stealing - regardless of how small the object EVER, hating others - which is murder in God's perfect law, lusting (plus God sees our entire thought life). Justice says "the soul that sins shall die".
BUT, mercy said "I dont want to give them what they deserve. I don't want them to be cut off from Me. I love them despite all they have done/will do against Me. I want to give My children another chance. I want them to come home and live in My love again".
And love said "Jesus, God's Son, came down as a Man, our representative, suffering every temptation, pain and struggle we have ever faced, yet without sin. He took all our sins (past/present/ even future) to the cross and then crucified EVERY ONE on our behalf. Justice was paid on the cross so that we can be free from Hell's punishment, experience Gods mercy of forgiveness of sin and live in His love. If we turn from the sins we have committed and repent (turn away from our sin and pursue the opposite direction of love through Christ) He will, overtime, recreate us back into that previously perfect image through The Holy Spirit which Jesus sends to all who accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior of their life.
He is in Heaven right now preparing a place for us so that He can take His faithful, believing children home with Him when He returns. He will ressurrect us from death when He returns, giving mercy to those who accept His love, instruction and teachings in their life, and give justice to those who refuse it.
He doesn't want ANY of us to go to Hell and die for continuing in evil and rejecting His way to life, thats why He died FOR us. He wants us to be His and begin to follow His life of love and service through Him (not ourselves as it's impossible without depending on His power and instruction). So long as we keep our hearts near to Christ through His strength, strive to obey His will of perfect love revealed in the Bible, and ask Him to help us in the midst of (very certain) pitfalls and struggles, we will, in time, win the victory over sin, pain and DEATH through Christ. Even if you are willing to be made willing, or struggling or doubtful, simply be honest and tell Him that. He is not intimidated by ANY sin or struggle you are facing. ANY. He hears and will answer. If we pray for Him to come in, regardless of the condition, then He will.
NOTE: You are NEVER too sinful or messed up that God cannot turn your life around through Jesus. EVER.
If you have any questions let me know
KING VEGETA HWHM_2168
Not a religious person but this man makes me praise the Lord
EnergyCenterTV
Are you still listening to this song in 2022? I am not religious either but Praise Jesus!!
baldyoung
Hell yeah, I mean Heaven yeah
Foolishness
Jesus is right there waiting.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believers in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Believe Jesus died on the cross when He was crucified for you're sins and the sins of the world, that he was buried and resurrected by the Father up above 3 days later.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
God bless
EnergyCenterTV
This type of Christian Music I LOVE!@!@ Praise Jesus!!
CDaDrumDinero
It’s the bass line and harmony for me
D H
Musical genius with soul.
Kosha Gill
saved by grace indeed
king davis
I like how they hit that Morris day and the time at the end
Simonetta
Like Prince too.