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
Place Of Worship
Marvin Sapp Lyrics
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Look into your pain and find your praise
Every low place in your life
Prepared you for your hard place
Every tear you cried is water for
The garden of your victory
And even though you're in the valley,
Go find your place of worship
Go find your place of worship
Look into your pain and find your praise
Every low place in your life
Prepared you for your hard place and
Every tear you cried is water for
The garden of your victory
(x3)
And even though you're in the valley,
Victory comes through your adversity
Go find your place of worship
Worship, I found my mine
Now I can say: Holy, Holy
Holy is the Lamb
(x7)
Righteous
Righteous is the Lamb
He's lovely, lovely, lovely, lovely, lovely, my God is lovely,
Lovely is the Lamb
Marvin Sapp's "Place of Worship" is an inspirational song that encourages listeners to find strength in their faith during difficult times. The lyrics urge individuals to turn to worship when they are facing adversity, and to find praise even in their pain. The song suggests that every challenge and tear shed is a preparation for greater victories to come. Even in the valley, we can find triumph through the power of worship.
The first verse emphasizes the importance of finding a place of worship when life gets tough. The line, "Look into your pain and find your praise," suggests that we should take our challenges as an opportunity to grow in our faith, and find a way to worship through our struggles. The second verse emphasizes the idea that every low point in our lives is essential to preparing us for our greatest victories. We must water the garden of our victories with our tears, and trust that even when things are difficult, God has a plan that will come to fruition.
The bridge of the song reaffirms the idea that even when we are in the valley, victory is possible. By finding our place of worship, we can access the strength and resilience to overcome any obstacle. The final section of the song is about the power of worship to connect us to God and experience his grace. The repetition of the phrase "Lovely is the Lamb" highlights the beauty of God's love and mercy.
Overall, "Place of Worship" is a powerful song about finding hope, strength, and peace in faith. It encourages us to look beyond our struggles and trust that there is a greater plan at work. Through worship, we can access the power to overcome adversity and experience God's grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Go find your place of worship
Find a physical space to worship in and connect with your faith.
Look into your pain and find your praise
Reflect on the difficulties and struggles in your life and use them as inspiration to express gratitude and worship.
Every low place in your life
Each difficult or challenging situation you've encountered.
Prepared you for your hard place
Your past struggles have equipped you to face and overcome current challenges.
Every tear you cried is water for
The hardships you've endured can nourish and contribute to your future success.
The garden of your victory
Your triumphs in life can blossom and thrive from the seeds of past pain and struggles.
And even though you're in the valley,
Despite being in a challenging or difficult time in your life,
Victory comes through your adversity
You can achieve success and overcome obstacles by persevering through challenging times.
Worship, I found my mine
The artist has found their personal place of worship and connection to their faith.
Now I can say: Holy, Holy
The artist is able to praise and honor their faith through worship.
Righteous is the Lamb
The singer acknowledges the righteousness of their faith and its teachings.
He's lovely, lovely, lovely, lovely, lovely, my God is lovely,
The artist expresses admiration and reverence for their faith and its deity.
Lovely is the Lamb
The singer reaffirms the beauty and worth of their faith and its teachings.
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Kievon Gibson
I love this song so much and I really enjoy listening to it. Sometimes I cry when I listen to this song. May God continue to bless y'all and keep y'all.🙏💖💖💜💜💙💙♥️♥️
Cassidi
I absolutely LOVE this song, i feel it all in my spirit and am overcome with such joy! This song is such a blessing !
Greg Pridgen
That song touches my spirit EVERY time I listen to it because the words are NOTHING but truth. Hallelujah, thank you Lord.!!!!
TONI2COMBS
Amen ...it ministers on another level
Tony Lindsay
This song just take me to another level. That why I count it all joy no matter what I go through!!!
Lady Simon1
LOVE THIS SONG!! I'VE FOUND MY PLACE OF WORSHIP!!
Lazarusrizing
I love this song. It's utterly beautiful. It's so simple in its praise of God too and still beautiful.
Dannita Miller
It is important to have a place of worship... Even though I am in the valley; my victory will come through my adversity... Holy, holy is the Lamb... Righteous, righteous is the Lamb. He's lovely, lovely, lovely, my God is Lovely, Lovely is the Lamb...
Zibby Zee
This is my favorite song on the album. Beautiful lyrics and melody.
Shana
Marvin Sapp always touch my heart through his songs.