Names Matter. There is Power in the Name of Jesus
In the Bible, names matter. They have a meaning. Names are never mere nomenclature. People...
Money Can’t Buy You Love…or Anything Else that Matters
Most people think money is the secret to satisfaction. They think that happiness equates to...
Getting the Answer You Needed
King David was a successful warrior even though he grew up herding sheep, skipping rocks...
Building on the Rock
The decisions we make will determine the outcome of our lives in every sphere. Jesus...
Fearless in the Face of the Storm
If you want to awaken your full potential, you have to start on a solid...
Why Imitate Christ?
Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which...
The Secret of Success
Everyone wants to be a success. Nobody sets out to fail. While none of us...
Storm Warning
The Bible has a lot to say about storms. Sometimes it is talking about literal...
Living in Alignment
What are you ordering your life around? There is no substitute for ordering your life...
Strong Foundations
No house will stand for long unless it has a strong foundation. It’s the same...
Explore the Gospel of John
The fourth Gospel was written by John, who the Scriptures call “the beloved disciple.” His...
Lessons From the Book of Luke
Tradition tells us that the third Gospel, Luke, was written by a physician. This seems...
Grace Will Get You There
What would you think if you went to buy a car and the salesman said...
Celebrating Black Heroes: Quintus Septimius Tertullian
(c. 160 – c. 225) We’re celebrating black heroes who made history, and I want to...
Lessons From the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is one of the most neglected books of the Bible, yet it is among...
Celebrating Black Heroes: Dr. Ruben S. Conner
(1931 – 2017) We’re celebrating black heroes who made history, and I want to introduce you...
Celebrating Black Heroes: James Armistead
(1748-1830) We’re celebrating black heroes who made history, and I want to introduce you to...
From Fire to Favor
Sometimes God will deliver you from whatever it is that seeks to do you harm....
Time to Turn Around
Is there something God put on your heart years ago, but it has yet to...
You’ve Got the Power
Do you know your greatest revelation of Jesus is going to come in the midst...
Genesis: Where It All Began
Here at The Urban Alternative, the foundation of everything we do can be found in...
Find Your Freedom through Your Faith
The African impala is a beautiful animal. When I went on a trip with my...
Your Faith Leads to an Experience of God
But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real...
From Hopelessness to Hope
It’s easy to stop believing when all hope looks gone. But when hope vanishes is...
Are You Going to Sink… or Swim?
One of the most unforgettable encounters the disciples had with Jesus was when He came...
To Stand Tall, We Must Bow Low
The turmoil, inequity and distress we are experiencing in our nation today can be addressed....
Ready to Take Off Your Shoes?
In Exodus 3:4-6, Moses finds himself in front of a burning bush from which God...
God Does His Best Work in the Dark
Have you watched the pages of the calendar flip by or listened to the tick-tock...
Feeding the Hunger
any people come to church Sunday after Sunday to be pacified. They want enough to...
How Bad Do You Want It?
If you’ve ever been involved in sports, or if you follow sports at all, you...