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
I Win
Marvin Sapp Lyrics
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Times when I wanted to give in,
Seems like the day would never come.
But I had to encourage me
And find the strength to believe that I..
I am an over-comer
I know I can conquer anything
I can win
You say it’s just too hard,
And you’ve lost your confidence in God
You see you let circumstance control...
But if you just believe,
You can do anything….
You can say to yourself
I am an over-comer
I know I can conquer anything,
With Jesus I am an over-comer
I can win
In every adversity,
You should stand strong,
And claim victory’s on the way
Because out of your obstacle,
God’s working miracles
You will soon have confidence
In every experience
Say, I decree it
And I declare
I know that I shall win.
All you gotta say is this
(I decree it) Say I decree it,
(Declare) And I declare it.
I shall win
Everybody help me sing..
I decree it,
Declare
I shall win
I decree it,
Declare
I shall win
Yes,
I win
The lyrics of Marvin Sapp's song, "I Win", express a message of hope, resilience, and faith in God. The verses acknowledge the struggles and setbacks that we all face in life, but the chorus emphasizes the power and strength that comes from our relationship with Jesus. The phrase, "I am an over-comer", serves as a prominent theme in the song, emphasizing the idea that with faith and determination, we can overcome any obstacle.
The lyrics encourage listeners to believe in themselves and their abilities, and to not allow fear or doubt to hold them back. Sapp acknowledges that circumstances can often feel overwhelming, but encourages the listener to trust in God's plan and to have confidence that victory is on the way.
The repetition of the phrase, "I decree it, and I declare it" serves as a call to action for the listener to speak positivity and success over their life. The song concludes with the triumphant declaration, "Yes, I win", affirming the belief that with God on our side, we can conquer anything.
Overall, the song provides a message of empowerment and determination, reminding listeners to have faith in themselves and in God's plan for their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve had my share of tears,
I've faced many difficult moments in life; times when I've cried.
Times when I wanted to give in,
There were times when I felt like giving up.
Seems like the day would never come.
It seemed like things would never get better.
But I had to encourage me
But I had to find some self-motivation.
And find the strength to believe that I..
And I had to find inner strength to trust that I can overcome.
I am an over-comer
I am someone who has overcome adversity.
I know I can conquer anything
I believe that there's nothing in life that I cannot overcome.
With Jesus I am an over-comer...
With Jesus by my side, I can overcome any obstacle.
I can win
I have the ability to come out victorious in any situation.
You say it’s just too hard,
You might feel that overcoming a challenge is impossible.
And you’ve lost your confidence in God
You might have lost faith in God due to the difficult situation.
You see you let circumstance control...
You've allowed the situation to control your thoughts and actions.
But if you just believe,
If only you could have faith, Trust
You can do anything….
You have the power to overcome any obstacle.
You can say to yourself
You can motivate yourself by affirming this belief.
In every adversity,
In every difficult moment,
You should stand strong,
You need to stay strong.
And claim victory’s on the way
Believe that you will achieve victory with time and hard work.
Because out of your obstacle,
From the difficult situation that you're facing,
God’s working miracles
God is performing miracles to help you overcome it.
You will soon have confidence
You'll soon regain confidence once you realize that you can overcome.
In every experience
Through every life event.
Say, I decree it
Affirmatively saying,
And I declare
Announcing with certainty,
I know that I shall win.
I'm confident that I will win.
All you gotta say is this
All you have to do is tell yourself this,
(I decree it) Say I decree it,
Repeat affirmatively: I decree it,
(Declare) And I declare it.
Announce confidently: And I declare it.
I shall win
I will eventually come out victorious.
Everybody help me sing..
Let's all sing and celebrate victory.
Yes, I win
Yes, I've come out victorious in this challenge.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOHN P. KEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tarniaslake
I won! Beat breast cancer
@edski8536
To God be the glory!!! Praise Him!!
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Tarnia Lake good job
@mamag1rl
Tarnia Lake God is a healer!!! 🙌
@sharmellaivey1960
Wow God bless you!!
@CG-jd1jx
No weapon formed against us shall prosper
@GTGoWGod
Does anyone else find it impossible to listen to this song without crying?😢😂 God isn't just good, He is great!
@dorinaledsinger
Yes he Truely a man of God
@ArchAGabriel
This guy is the luther vandross of gospel.. i love his smooth voice..
@nynay9197
Yes!