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 …
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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 …
May 30, 2000: “Boomerangs Come Home Again” – Rev. Cecil Murray
Preaching to a young audience, Rev. Murray talks about the boomerang effect in terms of actions having consequences that come back to us: “What goes around comes around.” He also talks about …
May 23, 2004: “I’m Going to Trust in the Lord” — Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Rev. Murray emphasizes the importance of always trusting in God, through thick and thin. He reminds his congregation that you always praise the Lord, not only when times are …
May 19, 1996: “Playing Childish Games With God” – Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Cecil Murray addresses people who choose to be negative and always critical of others because of their own insecurity. During his 27 years as the pastor of First African …
May 16, 1999: “Old Jordan River is Chilly and Cold” — Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Rev. Murray speaks to his congregation about the coldness that can exist in the world: loneliness, rejection, etc. However, he assures us that nothing is wrong with being alone, …
May 12, 2001: “Man, That’s Your Mama!” — Rev. Cecil Murray
Reverend Murray discusses moms during this Mother’s Day sermon. He highlights the importance of honoring your mother by being a good son and appreciating what your mother taught you. Women should look …
May 2, 1992: “All God’s Children Got Shoes” – Rev. Cecil Murray
Preaching on Luke 15, Pastor Murray urges his congregation to be grateful for what they have, know that what they want isn’t always what’s best for them, and trust God to provide …
March 13, 1994: “Building Blocks and Stumbling Stones” — Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Pastor Murray compares Jesus to a rock, saying that Jesus is the most solid foundation you can have. However, he warns the audience that you can always take something …
March 5, 1995: “Shadow’d Beneath Thy Hands: Trust” — Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Cecil Murray encourages people to get in touch with God. “You’ve got to be crazy to be in God’s house on Sunday, and not trust God on Monday.” In …