Billy Graham
Evangelist from the United States, mid-20th to early 21st century. He became one of the most influential Christian evangelists of the 20th century, known for his global crusades and his role as a trusted advisor to U.S. presidents. His sermons emphasized faith, morality, and the importance of personal salvation, reaching millions through radio, television, and live events.
“When disappointment or tragedy or suffering strikes, we have a decision to make: Will we turn away from God, or will we turn toward Him? Which road will we take? One road leads to doubt, anger, bitterness, fear, hopelessness, and despair.The other leads to hope, comfort, peace, strength, and joy.”
“Why did Jesus Christ leave heaven’s gloryand enter this sin-infested world? For one reason: to make our eternal salvation possible.”
“New Agers are terrified of their own mortality, and they want to believe that somehow the soul will survive. Of course it will, but not as they imagine.”
“Death is not a trip, but a destination.”
“God has given us a message that is not only for past times and this time, but for all time.”
“God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe he'll be there.”
“The world I once knew as a boy has changed dramatically . . . I don’t even recognize the world we live in today.”
“God honored and blessed America as few nations in history. However, in recent years the nation has been moving away from its religious heritage.”
“As I close my eyes in prayer, let me see the faces of those who need to know You, beloved Savior.”
“Most people are living for today with barely a thought of eternity.”
“Jesus knows the intentions of our hearts and what we do in secret.”
“Many people who have lost jobs . . . find that this was God’s way of redirecting their lives.”
“I have yet to see Satan overcome a truly joyful Christian.”
“Philosophically, war is an extension of man’s struggle with sin and evil in the world.”
“I have found that most young people really want us to spell out a moral code. They may not accept it or believe it, but they want to hear it, clearly and without compromise.”
“Sin is serious—so serious it sent Jesus Christ to the cross. Flee from [sin] and stay close to Christ.”
“[The Bible] warns us about “the little foxes, that spoil the vines” [Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV]. This is a picture of the way “little” sinscan destroy our fruitfulness for the Lord.”
“Pride flees when we compare ourselves to God instead of [to] other people.”
“Many people are trying to steady themselves by taking tranquilizers. Jesus is the greatest tranquilizer of all. He can straighten out your life and put you back on center.”
“The Bible teaches that a man who can control his tongue can control his whole personality.”