Are you A Christian?

Many well-meaning church goers consider themselves to be Christian, and you may be one of them. By Christian they mean people who believe in Jesus. I think it’s better for them to say “believers” or simply “saved” because to be a Christian is to be a rebel. To be a Christian means to speak up […]

You’ve Got Another Chance

You’ve Got Another Chance Isaiah 43, preached by Pastor Marquez Ball at Uplift Church in Laurel, MD. www.upliftmd.com

It Doesn’t Matter if you’re Black or White or Does it?

When reading the title of this post your mind may run down memory lane and think about Michael Jackson’s Black or White music video. Jackson made the statement that “It doesn’t matter if you’re black or white” and while many of us may want this to be true, our social systems suggest that it really […]

Bright Like A Diamond

Bright Like A Diamond Luke 2, preached by Pastor Marquez Ball at Uplift Church in Laurel, MD. www.upliftmd.com

Living With Potential

The Living With Potential Luke 1 preached by Pastor Marquez Ball at Uplift Church in Laurel, MD. www.upliftmd.com

The Best Unwanted Gift

The Best Unwanted Gift Isaiah 7 preached by Pastor Marquez Ball at Uplift Church in Laurel, MD. www.upliftmd.com

Forty Years and Day One

Forty Years and Day One Joshua 1 preached by Minister Van Rawls at Uplift Church in Laurel, MD. www.upliftmd.com

Police and Community Relations

On last Sunday I shared with our church family that I’d written an op-ed for the Baltimore Sun / Laurel Leader regarding the Ferguson,MO Grand Jury announcement. This past week protest have started in response to the Grand Jury announcement in New York. Around the country questions have been raised regarding police brutality and excessive […]

An Adoption Story

Part 3 of the Series “The People Factor” Ephesians 1 preached by Pastor Marquez Ball at Uplift Church in Laurel, MD. www.upliftmd.com

I Aint Mad At You

Part 1 of the Series “The People Factor” Genesis 50 preached by Pastor Marquez Ball at Uplift Church in Laurel, MD. www.upliftmd.com