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
Holy
Marvin Sapp Lyrics
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Holy, You are worthy of all glory.
Oh holy, I'll reverence Your name.
You're righteous and deserving of all honor.
Oh holy, You're the Lamb that was slain.
[Verse 1:]
Enter His gates with thanksgiving,
When I think of your holiness,
Lord, the Lamb that was slain, here's what I say...
(You are worthy)
You are so worthy, Lord,
I adore Your name, Lord.
(Ahh) You deserve all the honor
And Your name will always reign, for You are...
[Chorus]
[Verse 2:]
Wonderful is Your name, mighty is Your power;
Just to behold Your beauty and worship in Your temple.
I'm singing hallelujah, I give all praises to You, yes,
I bow down before You, I will place no one above You.
[Chorus]
[Vamp 1:]
Holy, righteous, awesome, perfect.
Sovereign, matchless, mighty,
Lord, You're holy.
[Vamp 2:]
Holy, holy.
Holy, holy.
Sovereign, matchless, mighty,
Lord, You're holy.
[Vamp 1]
[Vamp 2]
[Vamp 3:]
Holy, holy.
Holy, holy.
Matchless, Lord, You're holy.
[Vamp 2]
The song "Holy" by Marvin Sapp is a powerful declaration of praise and worship to God. The chorus opens with the proclamation that God is holy and worthy of all glory and reverence. The lyrics go on to describe God as righteous, honorable, and the Lamb that was slain. The first verse encourages believers to enter God's presence with thanksgiving and praise, acknowledging His holiness and worthiness. The second verse magnifies God's name, power, and beauty, and affirms the singer's commitment to worship and serve Him alone. The vamps repeat and amplify the theme of God's holiness, sovereignty, and matchless might, inviting listeners to join in the declaration of praise.
Overall, the message of the song is clear: God is holy and worthy of all praise, honor, and worship. The lyrics are rich in biblical imagery and emphasize the importance of entering into God's presence with a heart of gratitude and reverence. The repetition of the word "holy" throughout the song reinforces this central message and invites listeners to contemplate the awe-inspiring majesty of God.
Line by Line Meaning
Holy, You are worthy of all glory.
You are deserving of all praise and honor because of who You are.
Oh holy, I'll reverence Your name.
I will show deep respect and devotion to Your name because of Your holiness.
You're righteous and deserving of all honor.
You are morally right and deserving of all respect and recognition.
Oh holy, You're the Lamb that was slain.
You are the sacrificial Lamb that gave Your life for our sins, and because of that, You are holy.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving,
When we come to God, we should express gratitude and appreciation for all He has done.
Enter His courts with praise, yes.
When we come into God's presence, we should lift up His name with joy and worship.
When I think of your holiness,
When I meditate on Your perfection and purity,
Lord, the Lamb that was slain, here's what I say...
I am filled with awe and reverence as I think of Your sacrifice on the cross.
You are so worthy, Lord,
You are completely deserving of all praise, honor, and worship, Lord,
I adore Your name, Lord.
I express deep love and admiration for Your name and all that it represents, Lord.
(Ahh) You deserve all the honor
You should be given all the glory and recognition
And Your name will always reign, for You are...
Your name will be forever exalted, for You are...
Wonderful is Your name, mighty is Your power;
Your name is full of wonder and awe, and Your power is great and unstoppable;
Just to behold Your beauty and worship in Your temple.
Just to see Your splendor and offer my worship in Your sanctuary is an incredible blessing.
I'm singing hallelujah, I give all praises to You, yes,
I joyfully sing 'Praise the Lord!' and give You all the honor and respect You deserve.
I bow down before You, I will place no one above You.
I humbly submit myself to You, recognizing that no one else is greater than You.
Holy, righteous, awesome, perfect.
You are holy, morally perfect, awe-inspiring, and flawless.
Sovereign, matchless, mighty,
You are the supreme ruler, unrivaled, and all-powerful,
Lord, You're holy.
Lord, You are pure and perfect in every way.
Holy, holy.
You are infinitely pure and perfect.
Matchless, Lord, You're holy.
You are without equal, Lord, and infinitely holy.
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.