March 2, 1997: “I’m Going to Tell God On You” — Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Cecil Murray warns his congregation that people will resent optimism and success. He says that as you move forward in life and break old habits, those who used to …
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June 28, 1992: “I Get the Neck of the Chicken” –Rev. Cecil Murray
“There’s this grave-marker in the cemetery. It says, ‘She died of want of things,’ and right next door another grave-marker that says, “He died trying to give them to her.” Pastor Murray …
June 16, 1996: “Never Too Wise for God to Teach You” — Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Pastor Murray tells his congregation that “you never outgrow your need for God.” He encourages them to continually re-evaluate themselves, learn delayed gratification and to handle problems with the …
July 14, 2002: “Eating Helpings of Fruit Daily” — Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Rev. Murray preaches about lust: lust for material possessions, each other, drinking, looking good, etc. He gives statistics about the Black community’s spending habits in comparison to other communities …
July 7, 2002: “First Things First” – Rev. Cecil Murray
In this sermon, Rev. Murray preaches about love, specifically loving God. He recites the commandment: “Thou shall love the lord thy God, and obey every one of God’s commands.” He tells his …
July 5, 1992: “Don’t Let Recognition Wreck You” – Rev. Cecil Murray
Pastor Murray encourages the members of his congregation to surround themselves with people and to not be so insular. He argues that having people around you teaches you how to give and …
January 7, 2001: “Dancing Before the Rainmaker” – Rev. Cecil Murray
“You will have worry, but listen to this: Don’t worry about your worry!” Cecil Murray addresses doubt in this sermon, affirming to his congregation that it is normal to have doubts, but …
February 22, 1993: “I Don’t Have Cable, Lord!” — Rev. Cecil Murray
“It ain’t the Lord that’s lost if you can’t find the Lord,” Pastor Murray says, making the point that if you don’t try to find Jesus, you won’t. He urges his congregation …
February 1, 2004: “Free for Nothing, Good for Something” – Rev. Cecil Murray
“The greatest freedom is freedom from yourself,” Rev. Murray says in this sermon about freedom, relationships with other people and finding passion in life. He emphasizes the importance of treating other people …
Jamila Afghani: Educating and Empowering Women in Afghanistan
Jamila Afghani is an advocate for women’s rights and education in Afghanistan. She is the founder and chairperson of the Noor Educational and Capacity Development Organization, which provides literacy training, income generation projects …