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Time to Grow

Time To Grow

Intro

It’s been a while

But I’m back homie

And my sole purpose this time…is to help somebody grow

Try to point out some things to em’ that God wants to say…show em’

Chorus

It’s time to get ready bro

Your pace’s too steady so

Bump this in your radio

It’s time to grow

Intro continued

You know a lot of times we’re somewhere

But we ain’t there….still got a lot to learn

But He’s working on us

Chorus

Form a line homie…one at a time bruh

You been waiting for a while for this joint huh?

Well I ain’t here to disappoint…I’m here to uplift you

And I’m here to show the world that my God is terrific

So make your doubts disappear

Lend me your ear homeboy…listen clear

This is not a mixtape of random thoughts

I was a hostage….do you know what the ransom cost?

Death, my life, my hopes, and dreams

But the Word made flesh paid the price for me

Emmanuel is God with us

And froma penny to a million it’s in God we trust

And I’m about to crush

All of my opposition

I’m embarking on a mission

If you with me then get ready to grow

Chorus 2x

Pastoral Excerpt

Chorus 2x

Pastoral Excerpt

You don’t see the picture cause  you don’t read scriptures

I gotta let you know my man (it’s time to grow)

You depending on your momma and it used to suffice

But she can no longer hold your hand (it’s time to grow)

Wait till the day they take your bible man

You gone need it in your heart that’s your survival plan

And I understand it’s a lot to know

That’s why I’m right here helping you grow

And let it sink into you man

Trust God take a stand

He made a stepping stone out of my flow

So what you learn from it go and tell somebody you know

That you’re about to crush…all of your opposition

You’re embarking on a mission

They wanna go?....show them how to grow

Chorus 2x

Pastoral Excerpt

A Life for A Life

A Life For A Life

Chorus

Whoever told you salvation is free…left some detail out because this is a life for a life

I realize the price He paid for me and I submit cause I understand this is a life for a life

You want a (life for a life)

He gave a (life for a life)

We need a (life for a life)

If you’re ready to exchange you need a life for a (life)

A life for a (life)

A life for a (life)

A life for a (life)

Verse One

For four hundred years you was silent

Pharisees, Sadducees, the temple was wilding

Then John came on the scene the wilderness was crowding

He knew that you was coming and he preached all about

As he baptized he called the Pharisees vipers

For Jesus he shot a straight path like a sniper

Then Christ came on the scene saying “Baptize Me”

“This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased”

Then my Jesus was led into the wilderness

Tempted by Satan to teach us how to deal with it

Jesus left and walked by the Sea of Galilee

He told Andrew and Peter, “Come and follow Me”

He later met James and John, sons of Zebedee

He called and they left the boat to join His ministry

When He was done He finished up with twelve

Of whom one of them would put Jesus up for sale, let’s go!

Chorus

Verse Two

He was praying the garden, sweat pumping like an artery

He said not my will but Your will is how it’s gotta be

Now listen He wasn’t scared of the after death drama

He just didn’t want to separate from the Father

Never the less, He pressed on and was beat

Thorns in His head, long nail in His feet

More nails in His and  a hole in His side

To watch the blood and water leak to prove that He died

Joseph came by took His body down and carried Him

And Nicodemus came along with myrhh for the burial

So yes it really happened….just like I described

Jesus came down and died, gave His life for mines

And three days later the return of the Savior

Look Satan you lose cause He rose from the tomb

And this is only the beginning

My future is bright

Cause Christ paid it all when He gave up His life for a life

Chorus

Verse Three

Life Abraham gave Isaac, I’m giving my life

Cause if it means the world to me, then I know that it’s right

You should never give to God what means nothing to you

Give Him something that you been pouring your life into

Give the Father more time, won’t you pray more often

Show some obedience, give a tithe and offering

The best way you can join in the fight, is to crush Satan’s head

by giving God control of your life

Chorus 4x

Temptations

Temptations

Intro

Look…I know what you’re thinking, but please, just don’t do this

Verse One

You better not do what I think you’re about to do tonight

Cause you know it’s wrong but deep inside it feels so right

I been listening and I heard your plan about creeping in

So I’m dropping in and I’mma whisper in your ear don’t do it

Just think of all the people who will be affected

Your wife will be so hurt and feeling disconnected

Your children will never view their daddy the same

But I can help you if you just call on My name

Short Sermon One

Verse Two

You never thought that someone could make you so angry

You can’t believe you’ve been contemplating murder lately

Just think of how your guilty plea will hurt your mother

Would you still want him dead if he was your lil brother

Despite your pain there’s one thing that I know for sure

There will be consequences, vengeance is the Lord’s

But first I need for you to leave this man alone

Cause it’s not worth the guilt that comes after he’s gone

Short Sermon Two

Bridge

You don’t have to fall

Cause I’m right there with you through it all

You’ll make it through if you listen to me

And I’ll never forsake you or leave you alone

Alone 3x

Licentious

Licentious

VERSE ONE

You still trying to get there,

But when you listen to the world going on six years, things tend to get weird

One of your favorite rappers--He never let you down

Just saluted the devil--Right in front of his crowd

It’s hard to believe it--You say he must be joking

So you stand beside him--And before you know it

Musicians going crazy, a revolution started

Fans start denying God, following their favorite artist

And God is not pleased, no matter what they say

But don’t give up hope, you’re not too far away

You can be forgiven for blaspheming the Son

But the Holy Spirit, no, that’s it, you’re done

They down play the word, and tell you not to read it

Christ is the bread of life, they tell you not to eat it

They want to win without the church, thinking they don’t need it.

But them fools serve the one Christ Jesus defeated

Aye dude, why would you want to speak blasphemy against someone that you don’t believe exist

You actions betray you and your cause. Listen, I don’t know what happened or what you’ve heard to cause

You to be so bitter towards God but His love for you is evident. He knew you would become this way and still,

Allowed Jesus to die, not just for you, but as you.

VERSE TWO

And yeah they got this cult--And they calling it dope!

It’s a secret through--Unless you can see through the smoke

They tell you, you can join--And they give you a hope

But if you come against them--They’ll come for your throat

But you want the fame, you want a greater name

So you fold up, learn the rules, and play the game

But you don’t have to do it, you don’t need their notoriety

Tell them they can have illuminati cause we got the body

And the gates hell, will not prevail

Against the church, just trust God, it works

God will give you a hope too and a future

Prosperity with no harm, I think it suits ya

As you’re listening you still probably missed it

To you music is music, and you can’t tell the difference

Homie can’t you see, you have been afflicted

With a virus that the music you’re listening to depicted

VERSE THREE

Forget what they’re telling you

I’m daring you to try God

Change what is playing in your car and in your iPod

The videos they make are filled up with sin imagery

Praise to the enemy, bottles of bub and hennesy

Everything from masonry to the sword of Damocles

Idolatry, temptations to lust and astrology

It used to look wrong to you, but over time

It got to your soul, you had sober a mind

You got intoxicated, addicted to world

And everything it had to offer, especially the girls

I’m hoping that the smoke is clearing up enough for you see

You can choose life or death, discord or unity

Sin’s crouching at your door

It desires more

This is war

What you still doubting me for?

Crazy

Crazy

Verse 1

I never heard your voice

I never held your hand

Never seen you in the flesh

But I still believe in your plan

when you died I wasn't there

couldn't watch you rise again

but i'm sure it was better than i could ever imagine

I don't care about the past or what tomorrow may bring

bring your grace to me

no--I don't care what they think

so--keep on talking bout me

crazy, crazy

is what they're calling me now

but i'll confess you out loud

in front of every crowd

just wanna make you proud

even if I look crazy doing it.

Chorus

They say you're something I just made up in the back up of my mind

Then I must be crazy

Cus I believe

That you not only exist but that you saved my life

So I'll just be crazy

Til I die

Verse 2

They say it's hard to believe

don't understand me but i

don't need a mirror to see

what you put inside of me

the very air that I breathe

the tear rolling down my cheek

the passion burning in me, it's obvious and

I know that the earth couldn't form itself

It was all you, didn't ask for help

I read all about your plan for me

To live with you for eternity

You are - joy and strength for me

You are - everything I'll ever need

You are - the great I am, your love is crazy, so amazing

Chorus

Verse 3

They say it's crazy how I lift my hands and sing

They say I'm crazy when I bow down and call you king

They say I'm crazy cause I worship and I close my eyes

That call me crazy cause I trust You with my life

Chorus (2x)

Refrain (2x)

Well I'm crazy cause

I believe the truth

And I'm crazy cause

My heart beats for you

I want crazy love

amazing love

unchanging love

that only comes

In Love Again

In Love Again

Chorus

I’m in love again (3x)

Cause You gave me a hope when You show me the scope and Your plan now You got me in love again

I’m in love again (3x)

Cause You saved my life when You gave me the Christ and now You got me so in love again

Verse One

The extent of you love (Wrapped up)

In the gift of Your Son

My incredible King (Jesus)

Showing us how to love

Cause it’s easy to hate somebody else

And it’s easy for me to love myself

But You tell me love them, like I love me

Open my heart and let the other folks see

The power of divinity working in me

This love I’m receiving, I’mma keep spreading it out

Chorus

Verse Two

Who would’ve thought that one day You would turn a loser into this man

Who would’ve thought I’d be giving an invisible God, the best that I have

Your love changed me, Your love remade me

And the songs I sing are just one way that I show how I feel

Pour Your love into me I’m open

In You I want to be overflowing

So I can share it with a friend

And they can fall in love with You all over again

Chorus

Bridge

You’re never gonna get away from the sin

You can keep all your hate inside but

You’re never gonna get away from the sin

You’ll never get away

Unless you let the love in

Verse Three

So let Him move in you like He moved in me

Cause with the Truth in you, you’ll be free indeed

Free from sinful slavery

He can give the gift that He gave to me

So no need to keep crying, let Him work it out

Oh taste and see what God is all about

Then you can take a leap of faith in Him

And fall in love again

Chorus 2x

Ode to Jesus

Ode to Jesus

Background bass:

The One (repeating)

Chorus:

Jesus (4x)

Lead vocals:

Jesus, so much power in Your name

He’s an advocate for you and me

Between the Father He intercedes

My Jesus, Hey my Jesus Yeah

Everybody say Jesus

Extra parts:

Jesus (8x)

I Need You right now

Cus no one else will

Chorus:

Jesus (4x)

Extra Parts

No one else can do what you do

Just you, I need you (4x)

You’re the life the way and the truth

Lead vocals:

I need you to heal my body

And make me whole

I know you’re the only one who can do it

(What about His name)

A name above all names I know

Won’t you put your faith inside the name

He’ll never let you down just call on Jesus name

(A name above all names I know 2x)

Emmanuel

• MP3 play whole song, hi-fi (broadband)

Emmanuel

Chorus

Emmanuel is who I am and I am here with you

But one day you’re hot…and one day you’re cold but I know you want the truth

The life you live, the sin you fall into is hurting Me

But I died so you could live for Me so what’s it gonna be?

Verse One

So you’re saying you feel alone

And sometimes you get it wrong

And some days you’d rather be

Dead and gone like a memory

But things can change when you call My name

There’s power in My name

I just need you to praise Me

So I can take your pain away

You say you called on Me one day but you could not feel Me near

Well Emmanuel is My name and I was always there

And I’m asking you to pack your bags and spend your life with Me

But it’s not much time to shop around so…what’s it gonna be?

Chorus

Verse Two

I never meant for you to suffer

I just wanted yall to love each other

But you let the sin keep creeping in and coming between us

But My love for you is so deep

I don’t want to lost My sheep

So I’ll drown you with My mercy

And hope you get it right with Me

There will come a day when every tongue in Heaven and in Earth

Will say I am the Son of God who rules the universe

But if you wait till I return to get it right with Me

Then it may be too late for you so…what’s it gonna be?

Chorus

Verse Three

So you don’t have to worry

Cause I’m right there

You can see My glory

Everywhere

So why don’t you be encouraged

Keep on carrying the torch

Fight the good fight of faith

Till I return on my white horse

Chorus 4x

Outro

Emmanuel is who I am

I Still Got You

I Still Got You

Chorus

They can take away all we have but we still got You

We like the material things but it’s You that we pursue

There’s more to this life we’re living, it’s not just what we own

I’m satisfied with everything as long as I still know

I got You

Verse One

Your life is getting tough

Sometimes you feel like giving up

You’re sick and tired and you’ve had enough

It’s like life is a nightmare you can’t wake up from

It’s been like that for years

No one there to wipe your tears

You wanna fit in with the crowd

But you can’t afford the new gear

And in your workplace you see that jerk face

He’s always putting you down

Then you leave work for home to be alone

And let your frustration out

Well hope is here and I hope it’s clear let me tell you about a Man

He’s been there before, now He’s at your door believe me He understands

Chorus

Bridge

Hey yo (I got You)

Hey yo (I got You)

Hey yo (I got You)

Hey Yo (I got You)

Verse Two

You’re always trying to be

Like everybody on the TV screen

You wanna get plastic surgery

Cause you don’t like the face that God gave you

So you gone blow up your lips

And add a curve to your hips

Cause no one told you that God

Likes you the way that you are

He considers you a star

Like flowers waiting to bloom

A diamond stuck in the mine

He put potential in you

But you don’t trust in His plan

Cause you just don’t understand

But I wanna help, cause when I look at you this is what I see:

Trying to get by on a wing and a prayer

You’re falling apart everywhere

Nobody cares and you’re playing the lotto hoping to win millions

Money can’t take away the shame

Not shoes, not clothes, boyfriends, or fame

No doctor can remove the pain

Just Jesus Christ so call His name

Bridge

Refrain

Now I know I’m loved 4x

I know (God loves me)

Listen (God loves you)

I’m sure(God loves me)

Believe (God loves you)

For real (God loves me)

It’s true (God loves you)

No doubt (God loves me)

Yeah (God loves you)

Chorus

Verse Three

It’s time you stop looking at the past

The clock is ticking too fast

You’re getting older and you need to decide

Nothing will change by itself

Ask God to give you some help

But first you really need to make up your mind

You copped a tattoo, nose, and tongue ring

Dyed your hair from dark brown to green

And you wanna be different, don’t wanna be plain

Yet everyone else is doing the same thing

I hope one day you will know

No matter how bad it goes

You can say

“It’s okay cause I still got You”

Outro

I got You

Second Chance

Second Chance

Chorus

He’s making you (better)

He’s taking you (higher)

He’s pulling you (deeper in Him)

So you can be (smarter)

And you can be (stronger)

And you can be (more useful to Him)

Verse One

They doubt you and you feel the pain

Trust I know the feeling man

They say the sky's the limit

But you can't get past the ceiling dang

Well God's a God of second chances, you gone have to try

They denied you the job, trust God, reapply

The Holy Spirit's riding with you

Ain't nobody out to get you

I guess you can look at like God is trying to stretch you

But you put out your fire, lost your passion and desire

Well, God is always on duty homie, He can’t get tired

So don't you poke in sin, cousin you can hope again

Jeremiah 29 and 11 He has a plan

And wants to see you climb, not to watch your faith decline

But you want success handed to you and me...I'm taking mine

Sow the seed, create the vine

spirit filled and sanctified

and let your brother help you homie

you need to forsake your pride

and take your time

don't try to rush the Father's will

Just believe and be still   

Chorus

Verse Two

You say that you don’t need to change

You can kill them useless claims

Homie without the Holy Spirit the flesh will not be tamed

And you forgot to pray, well I’m just reminding you

If you ain’t sure what’s next, you thinking of quitting…listen to what I would do

His grace has been defining me

Sin free is what I’m trying to be

I’m living right so I can see the Jesus I been dying to meet

Its righteousness that I desire

Christ is the one I admire

I aspire to be like Him

And now I am on fire

So understand that the purpose of the song is this

To let you know that God is keeping you so recommit

And take a second chance that only He provides

And this time when He cleans you up…try not to backslide

But if you fall again hurt and bothered by your sin

And you’re broken and contrite and sorrowful within

Never use the common excuse I’m just a guy

God is faithful just bow your head and apologize

Chorus

He’s making you (better)

Praise Til U Outta Breath

Praise Til U Outta Breath

Chorus

Give Him praise til u outta breath (repeating, studdering)

Verse 1

Cause when I open my mouth  , homie I want Him to know

That I’m in love with His presence and I’m ready for more

And I know that He’s watching, as raise my hands

Fixing all of my problems cause I praise instead

Cause I praise instead, Cause I praise instead

He works my issues out for me cause I praise instead

No, I ain’t worried bout what tomorrow will bring

Cause I’m alive right now so today Imma sing

Hey (4x)

No, I ain’t worried bout what tomorrow will bring

Hey (4x)

Cause I’m alive right now so today Imma sing

Hey (4x)

And can’t nobody take away my praise

Hey (4x)

So I’m a keep going hard till I’m outta breath

Chorus

Verse 1

Don’t let them tell you be quiet, throw em a smile and shout

You need some more space? Tell your homeboy to spread out

Get your clap on, go ahead and beat your feet

If you sing, sing songs to the king of kings

I don’t know about you, But I came to sing

Cause the word tells me He inhabits all my praises

Standing here before God is the greatest thing

I’m in His presence and believe me it’s amazing man

Hey (4x)

Standing here before God is the greatest thing

Hey (4x)

I’m in His presence and believe me it’s amazing man

Hey (4x)

Don’t just take my word see for yourself

Hey (4x)

You really ought to praise God til u outta breath

Refrain

As long as we can breathe, we’ll praise your holy name (3x)

As long as I can breathe, I’ll praise your holy name (4x)

Chorus

Worship On The Fly

Worship On The Fly

Chorus

I need you responding to the clarion call

And I implore you to give God your best in all

Cause lately you been neglecting the relationship yeah

Verse One

Sometimes I wonder why

So many Christians let the time go by

Without praying barely saying hi

It’s like they’re trying to worship on the fly

That’s not right

Why do we make other things more important than God?

Gotta go to work, clean the house and the kids, I’mma try to pray quick before I go to bed

God doesn’t want left overs, He wants quality time

So stop and refocus

Bridge

 May nobody told you that

God wants so much more from us

But you gone know that it’s not right

To worship on the fly when I get done

Maybe your passion expired

And you forgot what God desires

Well I hope that you’re back on fire

When I get done

Verse Two

You gotta stop making God your number two

He wants to hold the top spot yeah

Cause you were His number one when He died for you, you

He’s always watching over you, so the least that you could do

Is dedicate an hour to, worship in spirit and truth

You, are only breathing cause He lets you breathe, seeing cause He lets you see

I’ll, always stand before Him to worship adore Him and

You, need to give Him the glory before life is over

Chorus

Verse Three

Set aside a quiet time, when only God can occupy your mind

You keep trying to say that your schedules tight

So you give Him two minutes of prayer a night

And you read one verse at the red light

It’s look you don’t know how to break bread right

And you keep wasting time, then it slips your mind

And you try to worship God on the fly

Chorus, Verse Three, Bridge medley

Spot Light

Spotlight

Intro

Chorus

As I become more popular and more well known

Keep the light off me and on top of the throne of greatness

Keep the spotlight off me (2x)

And when you feel like telling me my flow is hot

Remember this, every gift that I got, it’s not me

So keep the spotlight off me, keep the spotlight of me

Verse One

You know what’s sad; some will never touch the truth

Too much of them, not enough of the King of the Jews

There’s believers wanting 15 minutes of fame

Even if it requires forgetting His name

Taking God’s glory, that’s a dangerous thing

That’s like snatching the scepter out the hand of a king

Read it in the word it’s not a mystery dude

Pride before the fall is what history proves

Samson told it all for his light to shine

The end result, a haircut, weak, and blind

You would think King David had enough women

But his spotlight shined with Beth under his linen

Not enough yet, just gimme a minute

Its gospel artists out now only in it to win it

And no sir, I ain’t dropping a name

I pray for em and tell them redirect the light to the King

Chorus

Verse Two

It takes a humble King to bleed out for me

And still show mercy to an ignorant sheep

I was sinful and filthy, prideful and guilty

Excuses, telling people that’s how He built me

God you could’ve killed me, I know I deserved it

But though I wasn’t worthy, You said I was worth it

And now I’m so grateful I swallow my pride

Got Your word in my heart and my wife at my side

My kids following behind me, watching my actions

I’m teaching them that holiness is attractive

See God ain’t concerned with your skill to do backflips

Your jump shot or your pretty smile like an actress

Be holy for God is holy and be ready for the day when He says “Son show Me

That you love Me, I’ve given you sight and all I ask in return is for you to give Me the spotlight”

Chorus

Verse Three

You got pride let it go, it’s no hiding it bro

He can and He will decipher your soul

Make a choice homie, let the spotlight go

Cause in due time God will make your spotlight glow

So don’t force it

We’re all running hard in this course and we all trust God for our portion

Humble yourself and be able to suffer longer

Patiently praying and making your spirit stronger

Imagine this the whole world yelling your name

Finally, you have been enshrined in fame

But wait a minute….you’re gone now, trapped flames

Like an animal, you wouldn’t let your flesh be tamed

Was it worth it?.......was it worth it?

Chorus 3x

True Believer 2

True Believers 2

Chorus

So you say you wanna be in God’s army now

Ready to carry your cross and hold it down

Voluntarily joining the infantry

Well lift up your right hand and answer me

Will you witness? (yeah!)

Will you fight? (yeah!)

Are you a giver? (yeah!)

You living right? (yeah!)

True believers where you at? (right here!)

Where you at? (right here!)

Where you at?

Verse One

Stand at attention homie! I need you listening

I’m bout to read you your orders, the great commissioning

It’s lost souls out there and that’s what it’s about

I see em crying out as they’re slowly dying out

They’re in need of His blood but never heard of His love so it’s up to us to tell em whats up

And slow your homie, mission work is really good

But your first order is preaching in your neighborhood

And you ain’t gotta dress with shirts and ties

Nope, you ain’t gotta go and get a bike to ride

The uniform of the day is the armor or God

This ain’t a full time or a part time, it’s a life time job

And it’s no union, no votes, no church board man

Just Jehovah, the pastor and the Bible’s the plan

Trouble will come from men, women, boys, and girls

But take courage, cause Christ overcame the world

Chorus

Verse Two

I pledge allegiance to Jesus cause since I was a fetus

He created me to one day become a true believer

I ain’t turning back either in this fight against evil

He wants you too but don’t get cocky cause He don’t need you

I’m honored just to serve from the church to the curb

To wall street, Virginia Beach and back to the burbs

And everywhere that I go I take my Bible with me yo

I used to think I knew a lot, now God is all I know

You must forget what you learned in your philosophy classes

And stop trying to give your own stuff to the masses

They need the word fresh unchanged and untainted

They need to understand it the way that God made it

We all getting grading, ain’t no make up test though

So I study the word and ask God for the best flow

Let all the burdens and the heavy weights on your chest go

And then tell somebody we’re the ones that He bled fo’

Chorus

Verse Three

Be obedient like I’mma be, spead out like geography

First, learn to help people overcome poverty

Even though they went to college, you can see they’re lacking knowledge

So tell em, above all, God wills that they would prosper

Ears have not heard, eyes have not seen, nor has entered into your heart what God has for me

If they’d only plant a seed, submit consistently

They’d be glad to see everything working out differently

Take the word that He’s giving us, preach freedom to the prisoners

God ain’t give you a spirit of fear so no giving up

Tell them they don’t have to be a slave no more

You born again, you don’t have to be gay no more

That’s what He came here for

Giving sight to the blind so they can see we ain’t lying

Receiving Jesus in time before it’s too late

I submit cause the mansions, I want mines

You’re in His army now, so advance to the frontlines

Chorus 2x