Posted on 03/29/2025 12:10:09 AM PDT by Morgana
Gospel singer and preacher Marvin Sapp is facing severe criticism online after a video of him seemingly pressuring his congregation into donating $40,000 went viral.
In the video, Marvin Sapp, known for his popular singles "Never Would Have Made It" and "The Best In Me," instructs ushers to "close the doors" until he sees all 1,000 churchgoers drop a "seed" of $20. He's also under fire for demanding that online visitors prove they donated virtually. Marvin Sapp Tells Church Workers To 'Close The Doors' On 1,000 Members
Marvin Sapp is clearly HUSTLING his congregation for 40k— and using God’s name to do it.
he’s calling for the doors to be locked? that’s not faith, that’s a shakedown and a false prophet.
someone had a bill to pay, and it wasn’t to the church. https://t.co/MtBRENSb0t pic.twitter.com/SqLtOwRrSW
— Boochie is the Name (@stoppfeenin) March 26, 2025
In a viral video, Sapp, per TMZ, was wrapping up his sermon at the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World annual summer convention in July 2024 when he began asking the congregation to donate a collective $40,000. He's facing criticism, though, because of how he went about it.
"Ushers, close the doors. Close the doors. Close the doors," he said aggressively. "We all gone leave together. Y'all ain't going no place but the restaurant," he continued. "This is a small seed... This is easy, saints."
Later, Sapp told the church leaders on the stage he wanted them to give $100, while he wanted the crowd to each give $20. But he didn't stop there. He challenged the online watchers to give money, too.
(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...
There are quite a few crooks out there who like to make a few thousands on the side. Please don’t send a SINGLE dollar to any of them.
“Oh lawd. Wontcha buy me. A Mer-saaay-deez Benz...”
Looks like Marvin’s flock are a bunch of saps.
Anyone who does not leave that church is either also on the take, or dumb as dirt.
I think they are dumb as dirt.
I’ve witnessed high pressure sh_t close to this myself at an all Black Pentecostal type church in Atlanta. One thing that was very apparent was how there were no men in the church body save for the two elders and the preacher. Some other pastor from a different church showed up and they took a special “gift offering” for the guy...and he was very well dressed in a suit and gold watch and gold necklaces. Major turn of for me (was there with a close friend).
God X Bishop, Checkmate.
In his defense.... .... .... I got nothing.
Just one more of what Sam Kinison called “God’s Special Education Squad”.
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Sure doesn’t sound anything like the true Gospel preaching I know of. Sapp sure sounds like a shyster to me.
Some folks look just exactly like you expect them to. Not even just color, but age, weight, style, face, smile, everything. LOL!
“Preacher Marvin Sapp Under Fire For Seemingly Holding Congregation Hostage Until They Donated $40,000”
Your typical “ORGANIZED RELIGION”. They just want your money and your donated time. In many cases the innocence of your children.
BE AFRAID! BE VERY AFRAID of “ORGANIZED RELIGION”.
All you NEED is the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, and your bible.
Marvin Sapp is the exact opposite of “organized religion”. He’s an independent operator accountable to no-one but himself.
Sheering the sheep is quite popular. If you are such a dip that you don’t walk out immediately when demands are made, you deserve this treatment.
WUT? Some usher is gonna stop me? Yeah. OK, I need to take a pee — outside the room at the restroom or on your leg? Choose quickly, ‘cause I am old.
They were warned. If you know your bible you can spot a shyster after 5 minutes of his “preaching.”
Acts 20 : 29 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
30Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.
31Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
“There are quite a few crooks out there who like to make a few thousands on the side. Please don’t send a SINGLE dollar to any of them.”
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As of today, March 25, 2025, Mississippi has not fully eliminated its state income tax, but it has taken significant legislative steps toward that goal. The article from Armstrong Economics, dated March 23, 2025, states that "Mississippi lawmakers have finally removed the state income tax," suggesting a completed action. However, a closer look at recent developments indicates that the process is phased and not yet fully implemented.
In March 2025, the Mississippi Legislature passed House Bill 1, known as the "Build Up Mississippi Act." This bill outlines a gradual elimination of the state income tax. According to reports from multiple sources, including Mississippi Today and WAPT, the plan reduces the current 4% flat income tax rate by 0.25% each year until it reaches 3% by 2030. After that, the tax will continue to decrease based on specific revenue triggers—namely, when state revenue exceeds 85% of expenses—until it is fully phased out. Governor Tate Reeves is expected to sign this bill, having expressed strong support for eliminating the income tax, but as of this date, there’s no confirmation that he has done so yet.
Additionally, the legislation includes other tax adjustments to offset the revenue loss: it cuts the grocery sales tax from 7% (the highest in the nation) to 5% effective July 1, 2025, and incrementally increases the gas tax by 9 cents per gallon (from 18 cents to 27 cents) by July 2027. These changes aim to shift the tax burden away from income and toward consumption, though critics argue this could disproportionately affect lower-income residents.
The Armstrong Economics article’s claim that Mississippi "joins Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, Texas, and Wyoming" in eliminating the income tax is premature. Those states currently have no state income tax, whereas Mississippi’s elimination is still in progress and contingent on future economic conditions. The process could take years, potentially extending beyond 2030, depending on revenue performance.
In summary, the statement is partially accurate but overstated. Mississippi has legislated a phased elimination of its income tax, recently passed by both the House and Senate, but it has not yet "eliminated" it as of March 25, 2025. The process is underway, not complete. For the most current status, confirmation of the governor’s signature would be needed, which isn’t explicitly reported as finalized in available sources as of this date.
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