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
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Marvin Sapp Lyrics
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No matter how hard you work, striving to make things better in your life
For some reason, you're not getting nowhere
But I want you to turn to the one next ton you
And tell him
You tried your way
It didn't work, no
And put you first
You trusted friends
Thought they had your back
And every time you turn around
It seems you're under attack
But turn to your neighbour and say
See the devil is a liar
No, I'm not gon' die
It's okay to cry
'Cause He's by your side
You gotta stop that hatin'
I know you don't wanna hear it
Gotta fast and pray and listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell me something)
He's speaking to your heart right now
(God's tryna tell me something)
Just listen to the Spirit, ohh
(God's tryna tell me something)
Hold up, shh
Listen
You lost your job
Your bills are due
And all the people you helped
Did not wanna help you
I talked to my mother (and she said pray about it)
I talked to my pastor (and he said pray about it)
But I was so blinded
I own my disaster
I wish you were just tell your neighbor to look for me
See the devil is a liar
No, you're not gon' die
It's okay to cry
'Cause He's by your side
You gotta stop that hatin'
I know you don't wanna hear it
Gotta fast and pray and listen to the Spirit y'all
(God's tryna tell me something)
He's speaking to your heart right now
(God's tryna tell me something)
Just listen to the Spirit, ohh
(God's tryna tell me something)
Hold up, shh
Listen, they yell, oh
I did everything I could to take away my trouble
And everything I tried did not stop my struggle
Just doing me everyday
Guess I was in my own way
But I'm here to tell you, without His grace I'm a major failure
So if you got problems
Know that you can't fix it
Just give it to Jesus, oh can I get a witness
And tell him say
That the devil is a liar
You gotta listen to the Spirit
Woah, God is
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, shh, shh
Yes He is, He's trying to get your attention right now
(God's tryna tell you something)
I know you got your own plan, but God's got a better one, ooh
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen
(God's tryna tell you something)
Tell me, can you hear it
(God's tryna tell you something)
Listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen
(God's tryna tell you something)
Tell me, can you hear it
(God's tryna tell you something)
Listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen
You tried your way
It didn't work, no
You put Him second
And put you first
The song Listen by Marvin Sapp is all about reminding people to trust God and listen to His guidance during tough times, instead of trying to handle their problems on their own. The lyrics acknowledge that despite working hard and striving to improve their lives, things may not always go right. However, the singer encourages listeners to turn to God for help and also reminds them to listen to the Spirit's whisper in their hearts. He urges listeners to stop being hateful, to start fasting and praying, and to draw closer to God to hear His voice.
The first verse empathizes with people who may be struggling despite their best efforts. It emphasizes that the listener has put more trust in their own abilities, their friends, and worldly advice, rather than trusting God. The chorus reiterates that even when it seems like all hope is lost, God never abandons His children, and we should lean on Him for comfort and guidance. The second verse addresses listeners who may be facing adversity, such as job loss or unpaid bills. The verse encourages them to pray and seek guidance from supportive people such as family and pastors, but also reminds them that ultimately, they must give their worries to God and trust in His plan. The bridge of the song emphasizes that without God's grace, we are lost, and that He is always trying to get our attention when we may not see the way forward.
Overall, the song is a message of hope in tough times, urging the listener to trust in God, and recognize that He always has a plan for us. It calls for listeners to unburden themselves from their worries and listen to the voice of God speaking to them through the Holy Spirit, who has the power to heal, guide, and provide comfort in life's difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that it seems sometimes, that no matter what you do
Despite how hard you work to make things better in your life, sometimes it just feels like nothing is going right.
For some reason, you're not getting nowhere
Despite your best efforts, you're not making any progress towards your goals.
But I want you to turn to the one next ton you
Marvin wants you to try turning to someone else for help.
You tried your way
Your way of doing things didn't work out.
It didn't work, no
Your way of doing things failed and didn't produce the desired results.
You put Him second
You didn't prioritize your faith and placed it second to other things in your life.
And put you first
You prioritized your own desires and needs before your faith.
You trusted friends
You placed too much trust in friends or others to help you out of your situation.
Thought they had your back
You initially believed that your friends or others would be there for support, but they let you down.
And every time you turn around
No matter what you do, you still face difficulties in your situation.
It seems you're under attack
You feel like everything is against you and working to sabotage your life.
See the devil is a liar
Marvin wants listeners to understand that the devil will deceive them and make them believe things that aren't true.
No, I'm not gon' die
Marvin wants listeners to know that things might feel bad, but they will not die.
It's okay to cry
Marvin lets listeners know that it's alright to let feelings out and be emotional about their situation.
'Cause He's by your side
Marvin asserts that God is present and by listeners' side during difficult times.
You gotta stop that hatin'
Listeners need to stop being angry, holding grudges, and resentful towards people, even themselves.
I know you don't wanna hear it
Marvin knows that accepting advice or admitting past mistakes is hard and listeners might not want to hear it.
Gotta fast and pray and listen to the Spirit
Marvin suggests that listeners fast, pray, and listen to the Holy Spirit's guidance.
(God's tryna tell me something)
Marvin recognizes that God is trying to send a message to him and the listeners.
He's speaking to your heart right now
God is trying to connect with listeners' hearts through the Holy Spirit.
Hold up, shh
Marvin and listeners need to be attentive, clear their minds, and listen carefully to the Spirit's message.
Listen
Marvin encourages listeners to pay attention and actively listen to God's message.
You lost your job
Marvin acknowledges that listeners might have lost their job or an important source of income.
Your bills are due
Listeners are under financial pressure, with their bills and expenses piling up.
And all the people you helped
Listeners may have shown kindness and generosity to others in the past.
Did not wanna help you
However, those same people might not be there when listeners need help the most.
I talked to my mother (and she said pray about it)
Marvin suggests that listeners should seek advice from trusted advisors like their mothers and pray about their problems.
I talked to my pastor (and he said pray about it)
Listeners can also talk to their spiritual leaders or pastors and seek their guidance and prayerful support.
But I was so blinded
Listeners might have been too preoccupied with their situation to notice how God was working in their life.
I own my disaster
Listeners took responsibility for their actions, leading to their current issue.
I wish you were just tell your neighbor to look for me
Marvin wishes listeners would tell others to come to him, where they can find guidance and wisdom in their lives.
God is
Marvin wants everyone to know that God is real and is present in the world.
I did everything I could to take away my trouble
Listeners might have tried everything in their power to solve their situation.
And everything I tried did not stop my struggle
Despite their best efforts, listeners still struggle with their situation.
Guess I was in my own way
Listeners' ways of handling their situation was hindering their success rather than helping them.
But I'm here to tell you, without His grace I'm a major failure
Without God's assistance and mercy, Marvin and listeners understand that they would be unsuccessful in life.
So if you got problems
Marvin acknowledges that listeners might face problems in their life.
Know that you can't fix it
Listeners might be unable to fix their situation without help.
Just give it to Jesus, oh can I get a witness
Marvin advises that listeners should give their troubles to Jesus, and they should testify to others about their faith and reliance on God to help them.
And tell him say
Marvin encourages listeners to declare their faith and reliance on God to help them through their situation.
God's tryna tell you something
Marvin emphasizes that God is trying to send a message to listeners through the Spirit.
Yes He is, He's trying to get your attention right now
God is currently trying to get listeners' attention to convey his message.
I know you got your own plan, but God's got a better one, ooh
Marvin encourages listeners to realize that God's plan is better than their own.
Tell me, can you hear it
Marvin asks listeners if they can hear God's message via the Spirit.
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Written by: Robert S. Kelly
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Letters From God
LYRICS:Β
I know that it seems sometimes, that no matter what you do
No matter how hard you work, striving to make things better in your life
For some reason, you're not getting nowhere
But I want you to turn to the one next to you and tell 'em
Verse 1:Β
You tried your way
It didn't work, no
You put Him second
And put you first
You trusted friends
Thought they had your back
And every time you turn around
It seems you're under attack
But turn to your neighbour and say
(hey)
See the devil is a liar
(hey)
No, I'm not gon' die
(hey)
It's okay to cry
(hey)
'Cause He's by your side
(hey)
You gotta stop that hatin'
(hey)
I know you don't wanna hear it
Chorus:
Gotta fast and pray and listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell me something)
He's speaking to your heart right now
(God's tryna tell me something)
Just listen to the Spirit, ohh
(God's tryna tell me something)
Hold up, shh
Listen
Verse 2:
You lost your job
Your bills are due
And all the people you helped
Did not wanna help you
I talked to my mother (and she said pray about it)
I talked to my pastor (and he said pray about it)
But I was so blinded
I own my disaster
I wish you were just tell your neighbor to look for meΒ
Chorus:
(hey)
See the devil is a liar
(hey)
No, I'm not gon' die
(hey)
It's okay to cry
(hey)
'Cause He's by your side
(hey)
You gotta stop that hatin'
(hey)
I know you don't wanna hear it
(God's tryna tell me something)
He's speaking to your heart right now
(God's tryna tell me something)
Just listen to the Spirit, ohh
(God's tryna tell me something)
Hold up, shh
Listen, they yell, oh
Verse 3
I did everything I could to take away my trouble
And everything I tried did not stop my struggle
Just doing me everyday
Guess I was in my own way
But I'm here to tell you, without His grace I'm a major failure
So if you got problems
Know that you can't fix it
Just give it to Jesus, oh can I get a witness
And tell him say (hey)
That the devil is a liar
(hey)
You gotta listen to the Spirit
(hey)
Woah, God is
Shh, shh, shh
Chorus:
Yes He is, He's trying to get your attention right now
(God's tryna tell you something)
I know you got your own plan, but God's got a better one, ooh
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen
(God's tryna tell you something)
Tell me, can you hear it
(God's tryna tell you something)
Listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen
(God's tryna tell you something)
Tell me, can you hear it
(God's tryna tell you something)
Listen to the Spirit
(God's tryna tell you something)
Shh, listen
You tried your way
It didn't work, no
You put Him second
And put you first
a u t u m n x m i s t
This song gives me confidence and strength
βThe devil is a lie,
No ur not gonna die,
Itβs ok to cry,
Cuz heβs right by ur sideβ
Michael Loyd
Hey, you are not an easy 1
big miz
U are right but wrong because devil can take over people to make them bad
Christina Brown
Yes we shall live and not die. The devil is liar...we claim life health and strength and the has not won
Mary Blakney
Amen
SUNI
I was born a Muslim in Iraq. I was worried and depressed, sitting and looking at the Tigris River in my city.Jesus' face appeared to me in the water and told me. "Son, you're not alone" And now I'm a Christian, and I pray every day at the edge of the river.Thank you Jesus for this grace. I'm not alone right now. Jesus is with me.
aymar_wvda
AmenππΎ
Davida662
Amen!! So proud of you!
LΓΆwe mit Herz
Amen brother. Best decision in your life
Dorina Ledsinger
God is always three