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
Keep it movin'
Marvin Sapp Lyrics
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Let me remind you that you're fearfully and wonderfully made
You've always been God's favorite even when you went your own way and disobeyed
His goodness and mercy still follows you
You can't stop now, you can win, oh
Don't let anyone or anything make you forget that
I am with you, I am for you
So keep it movin' people, just keep it movin'
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead
Keep on movin'
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
You're guaranteed to win, keep it movin'
Now let me make sure you heard me right
I said you're a winner
'Cause His grace is sufficient and His word is forever
So trust me when I say you'll make it today
And no matter how you feel
Goodness and mercy will follow you
You can't stop now, you can win, oh
Don't let anyone or anything make you forget that
I am with you I am for you
So keep it movin' people, just keep it movin'
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead
Keep on movin'
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
You're guaranteed to win, keep it movin'
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead
Keep on movin'
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
You're guaranteed to win, keep it movin'
No looking back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead, oh oh oh oh
No looking back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead, oh oh oh oh
No looking back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead
Keep on movin'
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
You're guaranteed to win
I believe there is a winner in me
I believe there is a winner in me
I believe there is a winner in me
I believe there is a winner in me
No looking back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead, oh oh oh oh
No looking back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead, oh oh oh oh
No looking back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
Keep movin' ahead
Keep on movin'
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
You're guaranteed to win
I believe there is a winner in me
I believe there is a winner in me
I believe there is a winner in me
I believe there is a winner in me
I believe there is a winner in me
In Marvin Sapp's song Keep It Movin', the artist encourages his audience to keep pushing despite whatever they may be facing. He points out that they don't have to worry because they are "fearfully and wonderfully made" and that they have always been God's favorite, despite their past mistakes. Sapp urges his listeners to embrace the fact that His "goodness and mercy still follows you" and that they are guaranteed to win if they keep moving ahead.
In the chorus, Sapp repeats the message of "don't look back, keep moving ahead" and emphasizes that they are guaranteed to win. He assures his listeners that they are winners and that they should trust in God's grace and word to carry them through any adversity they may face. Sapp also includes a repetition of the line "I believe there is a winner in me" as a personal affirmation and to encourage his listeners to believe the same about themselves.
Overall, the song is a call to persevere and remain hopeful in the face of challenges, relying on faith and personal strength to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I came to let you know that you don't have to worry
I am here to tell you to not worry
Let me remind you that you're fearfully and wonderfully made
I want to remind you that you are made wonderfully by God
You've always been God's favorite even when you went your own way and disobeyed
You are always God's favorite, even when you have disobeyed
His goodness and mercy still follows you
God's goodness and mercy will always be with you
You can't stop now, you can win, oh
You cannot give up, you have the ability to succeed
Don't let anyone or anything make you forget that
Do not let anyone or anything make you forget that you can succeed
I am with you, I am for you
I am with you and supporting you
So keep it movin' people, just keep it movin'
Keep on going and don't give up
Don't look back, keep movin' ahead
Do not dwell on the past, move forward
You're guaranteed to win, keep it movin'
You will win as long as you keep going
Now let me make sure you heard me right
Let me make sure you understand what I'm saying
I said you're a winner
You are a winner
'Cause His grace is sufficient and His word is forever
You are a winner because God's grace and word are always with you
So trust me when I say you'll make it today
Believe me when I say that you will succeed today
And no matter how you feel
Regardless of your emotions
Goodness and mercy will follow you
God's goodness and mercy will always be with you
I believe there is a winner in me
I have faith in my ability to succeed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BRAD JORDAN, MYRON AVANT, JOSEPH JOHNSON
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