October 17, 2004: “Paying for Your Show” – Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Rev. Murray talks about paying dues in life. He tells his congregation that it is healthy to be mad about things that have gone wrong, but not to lose …
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October 14, 1998: “Hating Me Until You Need Me” — Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Rev. Murray talks about anger as a natural product of struggle and human relationships. He reminds his congregation that even when you are broken or empty, God is always …
October 8, 1995: “Know When You’re Well Off” – Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Cecil Murray reminds his congregation that everybody has troubles and nobody is alone in their worries, especially if you have God. He urges his congregation to recognize what they …
October 1, 1995: “Healing First, Hugging Second” — Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, delivered as the OJ Simpson murder trial was ending, Cecil Murray preaches on inequality, and how blame is placed on communities of color for the consequences of crimes committed …
October 1, 1995: “Fighting Without and Fears Within” – Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Rev. Murray addresses many issues in society surrounding racial inequality. “Until there is justice for everybody,” he says, “there is justice for nobody.” He encourages his congregation to stand …
November 15, 1998: “Confusion or Delusion” — Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Rev. Murray addresses the need for humility and the temptations of showing off. “Everybody has something, and your something is no better than the other person’s something!” He says …
November 11, 1995: “Free at Last!” – Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Cecil Murray talks about “professional sufferers” — people who complain all the time and who are dying to prove they are suffering more than others. He encourages people to …
KCRW: Flory on the Popularity of Hillsong and Celebrity Christianity
Hillsong Church and other popular evangelical churches are attracting celebrities and large number of young Christians, but their stances on social issues are more conservative than many attendees may realize. KCRW’s Press …
May 31, 1992: “Sent for You Yesterday, Here You Come Today” — Rev. Cecil Murray
Pastor Murray talks about the negative effects of waiting: waiting on people, waiting on justice for Rodney King or waiting for the full acceptance of Black civil rights. He argues that for …
Religion News Service: As Americans Disengage From Religion, A California Institution Encourages Questioning
Against the backdrop of decreasing religiosity in America, the Krikshnamurti Foundation of America (KFA) finds a growing following that encourages members to question and reach their own conclusions about their faith. Religion …