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
Power
Marvin Sapp Lyrics
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And some days you feel like you won't make it till the end
I got someone that is greater than your problems
Put all your cares and your troubles on him
(He gave us power) he gave us (ooh yes) his power
(Anything) anything (he can handle) he can handle
(That's when) that's when (you shall see it) you shall see it
Times you wish that you can make your problems disappear (ooh)
Times got hard things got rough and you began to fear (ooh)
Know that God is able and he'll see you through
Just use the power that he has given you
(He gave us power) he gave us oh oh yeah) his power
(Anything yeah yeah) anything (said he can handle) he can handle(just ask)
just ask it (and speak it) and speak it
That's when) that's when (you shall see it) you shall see it
(Ooh oh power) power (to obtain) to obtain (whatever it is) whatever it is
(it's in his name) it's in his name
(All you got to do is ask) just ask it (ooh yeah) and speak it
(And that's when) that's when (you shall see it) you shall see it
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(All you got to do is obey) protect the promise he made
(And that's when) and that's when he give you the strength
(Oh my lord) strength and receive, (authority) authority
You can conquor any trouble
Oh power (you shall receive)
You shall receive power
(Yeah) yeah
(Come on) power
(You shall receive)
You shall receive power
(Yeah) yeah
Power (holy ghost) holy ghost power
(Yeah) yeah
(I've got it) power (holy ghost) holy ghost power
(Ooh oh oh oh I've) I've got it (I've got it) I've got it (ooh power) power (ooh power) power
(Hey) I've got it (ooh ooh) I've got it (ooh I've got ) power (ooh power) power
I've got it , I've got it ,
Power, power, I've got it
In Marvin Sapp's song "Power," the lyrics speak to the struggles that we face in life and the power of God to overcome them. The opening lines describe the wavering emotions we experience. Some days we feel like we can conquer anything, while other days we feel like we won't make it through. Sapp encourages listeners to have faith in a power that is greater than their problems and troubles. He urges his listeners to trust in God and put all their cares and troubles on him.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "He gave us power," to emphasize God's ability to handle anything we bring to him. Sapp talks about the times when we wish our problems would disappear and when things get rough, and fear sets in. However, we should know that God is able and that we have the power to overcome our challenges by using the power that God has given us. The song is ultimately a message of hope and strength, encouraging listeners to have faith in God's power to make a way.
Line by Line Meaning
Days you feel like giving up but you know you can win
Even when you're feeling down, trust that you can overcome the situation
And some days you feel like you won't make it till the end
At times, it seems like the challenges are too much to handle and you can't make it through the day
I got someone that is greater than your problems
God is more powerful than any issue or difficulty you may face
Put all your cares and your troubles on him
Entrust all your worries and struggles to God
(He gave us power) he gave us (ooh yes) his power
God has given us the strength to face any circumstance
(Anything) anything (he can handle) he can handle
No problem is too challenging for God to solve
(Just ask it) just ask it (and speak it) and speak it
Pray diligently and speak your requests into existence with faith
(That's when) that's when (you shall see it) you shall see it
You'll witness God's power at work once you have faith and ask for His help
Times you wish that you can make your problems disappear (ooh)
Sometimes it might seem easier to avoid problems than to face them
Times got hard things got rough and you began to fear (ooh)
When faced with difficult situations, it's normal to feel scared or fearful
Know that God is able and he'll see you through
God has the power to offer comfort and help in times of need
Just use the power that he has given you
Take advantage of the strength that God has given you to overcome difficulties
(Ooh oh power) power (to obtain) to obtain (whatever it is) whatever it is
God's power can help you accomplish anything you desire
(it's in his name) it's in his name
God's power is contained in His name
(All you got to do is ask) just ask it (ooh yeah) and speak it
Simply request for help from God and speak it with firm faith
(And that's when) that's when (you shall see it) you shall see it
Once you ask with faith, you'll experience God's power
(All you got to do is obey) protect the promise he made
Follow God and keep His promises
(And that's when) and that's when he give you the strength
Once you obey God, He gives you strength and power to overcome challenges
(Oh my lord) strength and receive, (authority) authority
God's power gives you the strength and authority to overcome anything
You can conquor any trouble
You have the power to overcome any difficulty or problem
Oh power (you shall receive)
You will receive God's power
You shall receive power
Believe that you'll receive God's power
(Yeah) yeah
An expression of certainty
(Come on) power
An expression of encouragement
(You shall receive) you shall receive power (Yeah) yeah
You will definitely attain God's power
(holy ghost) holy ghost power
God's power that's available to Christians through the Holy Spirit
(I've got it) power (holy ghost) holy ghost power
I have access to God's power through the Holy Spirit
(Ooh oh oh oh I've) I've got it (I've got it) I've got it (ooh power) power (ooh power) power
I possess God's power which gives me the strength to overcome any difficulty
(Hey) I've got it (ooh ooh) I've got it (ooh I've got ) power (ooh power) power
I acknowledge that I have God's power within me
I've got it , I've got it ,
I possess it, I possess it
Power, power, I've got it
I possess God's power
Lyrics ยฉ CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Percy James Bady
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Sheree Dupree
I love this whole entire album
WOODDON454
feel the anointing of his voices! there are gospel singers and there is worshippers. Mr. Sapp is a Worshipper!
Deanna Animashaun
Amen, Amen!!
Antoinette Earthly
Amen, Marvin Sapp you are a blessing to us!!!!
Christopher Hasberry
Amen brother
Lashon Sullivan
WE NEED THIS POWER YALL COME ON AND RECIEVE IT!
Tay N Tab
One of my favorite Marvin Sapp songs by far! POWER
Calan Adams
I love the gospel of Marvin sappy and I love it.
Esther
God bless you Marvin Sapp ๐๐๐
Tina Summers
I love this song listen to it every morning before work.....