Marvin Sapp
Marvin Sapp
Pastor Marvin Louis Sappis an American Gospel music singer-songwriter who recorded with the group Commissioned during the 1990s before beginning a record-breaking solo career. Sapp is also the founder and senior pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGospel Singer
Date of Birth28 January 1967
CityGrand Rapids, MI
CountryUnited States of America
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In the African-American community, we struggle with a lot of health problems that have a lot to do with our diet.
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Throughout my career, my family and I have fallen victim to inappropriate attempts to contact me by several unknown individuals.
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Gospel music allows us to become closer to God and closer to each other.
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My church has a health and fitness ministry to encourage our members to take care of spiritually and physically; how could I not?
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Some men don't have the opportunity to be the type of father they need to be, and I hope my example teaches them to step up.
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We live in a world full of people who are ready to be uplifted.
Being a pastor is pressure because we have to counsel people.
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Marvin's Motivational Moments actually started as something that was actually therapeutic for me. I would sit up late at night after my wife passed trying to adjust to being alone.
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The Bible tells us that we're supposed to leave an inheritance for children.
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Whether looking at pop music, hip-hop or R&B, it's rare to find an artist who hasn't been touched or affected by the power and soul of gospel music. In fact, many of today's popular artists such as Whitney Houston, John Legend, and Katy Perry started their careers in the church choir.
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I have been singing gospel music since I was four years old.
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When my wife got sick, I didn't understand why God was doing what he was doing.
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I understand now that God trusts me enough to give me three kids - Marvin Jr., Mikaila and Madisson - who totally depend on me. They know I'm going to be there for them no matter what.
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Sometimes I still wonder what my fans look like, but if I had to describe them, I'd say that they are everyday people with everyday needs who need a supernatural message to help them though their natural walk.