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
Worship Medley
Marvin Sapp Lyrics
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There is none like You.
I worship You, oh Prince of Peace,
That is all I long to do.
I lift my hands for You are my righteousness.
I worship You, Almighty God;
There is none like You.
There Is None Like You
(written by Lenny LeBlanc)
Chorus:
There is none like You,
No one else can touch
My heart like You do.
I could search for all eternity long and find, there is none like You.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
(Public Domain)
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
There's just something about that name
Master, Savior, Jesus
Like the fragrance after the rain
Kings and Kingdoms
Shall all pass away
There's just something about that name
The song "Worship Medley" by Marvin Sapp is a powerful worship song that extols the magnificence of God and the importance of turning to Him in worship. The opening verse highlights the awesomeness of God, describing Him as the Almighty God with none like Him. The chorus is a statement of praise and affirmation, affirming that there is indeed no one like God who can bring the kind of change sought after. The second verse focuses on lifting one's hands in worship as a testament to God's righteousness. It reminds believers that worship isn't only reserved for just a single day, but it should be a constant theme that manifests through life. The medley climaxes with the third verse, which emphasizes the power and authority of Jesus. It points to "something about that name" that draws individuals to fall at the feet of Jesus and find salvation.
The song's lyrics are a clear reflection of the Christian belief system, and they aptly speak to the heart of worship. It acknowledges that God is the only one deserving of worship and points people to Christ as the pathway to access God. The song gives the listener a sense of hope, and it reinforces the idea that worship can be a tool that draws people into a more profound spiritual relationship with God. Besides all, the song is a perfect example of a worship medley, combining songs of different origins to create a seamless flow that leads people to worship.
Line by Line Meaning
I worship You, Almighty God,
I show deep respect and love to you, all-powerful God,
There is none like You.
There is no one else in the world that compares to You.
I worship You, oh Prince of Peace,
I adore You, peaceful leader,
That is all I long to do.
I want nothing else but to continue praising You.
I lift my hands for You are my righteousness.
I raise my hands towards You as a symbol of purity and my belief in You as my moral compass.
There is none like You.
Once again affirming that there is no one comparable to You.
There is none like You,
No one else exists on this planet comparable to You,
No one else can touch
No one else's presence can move or affect
My heart like You do.
My feelings towards You are unique and strong, there is no one else that can evoke such emotions within me as You do.
I could search for all eternity long and find, there is none like You.
Even if I were to spend my whole life searching, I would never find a person like You.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Crying out to Jesus
There's just something about that name
There's a quality or attribute about that name that inspires reverence
Master, Savior, Jesus
Jesus is the Master and Savior
Like the fragrance after the rain
Possessing a sweet and enduring quality
Kings and Kingdoms
Monarchies and rulers
Shall all pass away
Will come to an end over time
There's just something about that name
Jesus' name is unique and special, inspiring reverence and awe in people.
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.