Famous Quotes & Sayings

Billy Graham

I don't think there is anything wrong with a man who wants to give credit to the Lord, but I don't think the team with the most Christians on it is necessarily going to win. The Lord may be helping their characters and souls, but I don't think he's any more for the Dodgers than he is for the Braves. More than being concerned with who's going to win the Super Bowl, I feel the Lord is probably more concerned that they might find a day other than Sunday to play it on.

Billy Graham

You can receive Christ into your heart, and he can bring joy, and a thrill, and glory such as you have never known - if you will give your life to him.

Billy Graham

‎"Sincerity is the biggest part of selling anything -- including the Christian plan of salvation.

Billy Graham

Throughout my ministry, I have sought to build bridges between Jews and Christians.

Billy Graham

Out of defeat can come the best in human nature. As Christians face storms of adversity, they may rise with more beauty. They are like trees that grow on mountain ridges -- battered by winds, yet trees in which we find the strongest wood.

Billy Graham

During this Christmas season, when the world seems to be in turmoil, wars are breaking out in different places, crime is rampant, and many things are happening that are great sins in the sight of God. But in that crib is the person who grew up to save us. And He did.

Billy Graham

There is a vast difference between intellectual belief and the total conversion that saves the soul.

Billy Graham

Some believe strongly that each Christian may have his own guardian angel assigned to watch over him or her.

Billy Graham

The key word of the dedicated Christian should be 'give.' Charitable contributions speak eloquently of your unselfish Christian generosity.

Billy Graham

Yes, Satan is real, but so is Christ, and someday Satan will be defeated and Christ will rule forever. Don't be deceived, but open your heart and mind to Jesus Christ, and put your life into His hands.

Billy Graham

If America is to survive, we must elect more God-centered men and women to public office; individuals who will seek Divine guidance in the affairs of state.

Billy Graham

To a large extent, the American church has become merged with the world. It has adopted so many of the world's ideals and standards that it has lost its ability to stem the tide of crime, deception and immorality that is sweeping the nation. For millions of church members there is no deep commitment to the cause of Christ, no regularity of attendance at public worship, no sacrificial giving, no personal religious discipline.

Billy Graham

Prayer shouldn't be casual or sporadic, dictated only by the needs of the moment. Prayer should be as much a part of our lives as breathing.

Billy Graham

The born-again Christian sees life not as a blurred , confused, meaningless mass, but as something planned and purposeful.

Billy Graham

The Lord blesses people who bless others, and He gives grace to those who focus on the things that please Him.

Billy Graham

"I'm in a win-win playoff. " Response of a Christian dying of cancer at thirty on the prospect of miraculous healing.

Billy Graham

The Holy Spirit gives liberty to the Christian, direction to the worker, discernment to the teacher, power to the Word, and fruit to faithful service. He reveals the things of Christ.

Billy Graham

A true Christian, living an obedient life, is a constant rebuke to those who accept the moral standards of this world.

Billy Graham

As a Christian I have hope not just for this life but for Heaven and the life to come. And many of those people who died this past week are in Heaven right now. And they wouldn't want to come back; it's so glorious and so wonderful. And that's the hope for all of us who put our faith in God. I pray that you will have this hope in your heart.

Billy Graham

The Christian should stand out like a sparkling diamond.

Billy Graham

For the Christian, all is not hopeless unless his affections are centered on the things of this world.

Billy Graham

What makes us Christians shrug our shoulders when we ought to be flexing our muscles? What makes us apathetic in a day when there are loads to lift, a world to be won and captives to be set free? Why are so many bored when the times demand action?

Billy Graham

I am convinced that people are open to the Christian message if it is seasoned with authority and proclaimed as God's own Word.

Billy Graham

The motive of grace is the infinite, compassionate love of a merciful God, but the work of grace was the death of Christ on the cross.

Billy Graham

Fear can paralyze us and keep us from believing God and stepping out in faith. The devil loves a fearful Christian!

Billy Graham

The Bible does not teach that sin is completely eradicated from the Christian in this life, but it does teach that sin shall no longer reign over you.

Billy Graham

The word of God teaches that Christians suffer in order that they might glorify God in their lives.

Billy Graham

God can use a sensitive Christian to be a rich blessing in the life of one who knows pain and sorrow.

Billy Graham

Much of the philosophy of religious education has been based upon a false premise, and perhaps many have missed the essence of Christian experience, having had religious training take its place.

Billy Graham

I only know that when Jesus is with a person, that one can endure the deepest suffering and somehow emerge a better and stronger Christian because of it.

Billy Graham

Avail yourself of the greatest privilege this side of heaven. Jesus Christ died to make this communion and communication with the Father possible.

Billy Graham

On our knees we are the most powerful force on earth

Billy Graham

In a country where Christians were looked upon with suspicion and disfavor, a government leader said to me with a twinkle in his eye, 'Christians seem to thrive under persecution. Perhaps we should prosper them, and then they would disappear.'