Billy Graham Quotes

Jesus Christ opened heaven's door for us by His death on the cross.

Our chaotic, confused world has no greater need than to hear the message of good news - the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I'm going to Heaven just like the thief on the cross who said in that last moment: 'Lord, remember me.'

God undertook the most dramatic rescue operation in cosmic history. He determined to save the human race from self-destruction, and He sent His Son Jesus Christ to salvage and redeem them. The work of man's redemption was accomplished at the cross.

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

Christ did not suffer and die to offer cheap grace. Jesus did not go willingly to the cross so we could have an easy life or offer a faith built on easy-believism. As someone once said, 'Salvation is free, but not cheap.' It cost Jesus His life.

MAN is a social animal, gregarious by nature, and finds his greatest sense of security and satisfaction in the company of others who share his interests and attitudes. Of all the many groups into which humans have collected themselves, of all the many tribes, clans, organizations, and societies throughout history, none has been so powerful, so far-reaching, or more universal than the church.

Faith that saves has one distinguishing quality: saving faith is a faith that produces obedience; it is a faith that brings about a way of life.

I am constantly concerned about being quoted in the press and perhaps saying the wrong thing or having what I say misinterpreted and bringing reproach to the name of Christ. People do not come to hear what Billy Graham has to say; they want to hear what God has to say. Jesus tells us not to be misled by the voices of strangers. There are so many strange voices being heard in the religious world of our day. We must compare what they say with the Word of God.

There is no joy in life like the joy of sharing.

When our faith becomes nothing more than a series of rules and regulations, joy flees and our love for Christ grows cold.

The highest form of worship is the worship of unselfish Christian service. The greatest form of praise is the sound of consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless.

There's a way of life, there's a way of death. Which way are you on?

The Bible teaches that faith is the only approach that we have to God. No man has sins forgiven, no man goes to heaven, no man has assurance of peace and happiness, until he has faith in Jesus Christ.

Don’t miss what the Lord has in store for those who love Him and are willing to let Him be the Master of their lives.

I believe that I have received Jesus Christ into my heart. I believe that he has covered all of my sins.

Suppose someone should offer me a plateful of crumbs after I had eaten a T-bone steak. I would say, "No, thank you. I am already satisfied." Christian, that is the secret - you can be so filled with the things of Christ, so enamored with the things of God that you do not have time for the sinful pleasures of the world.

Be sure that your motive in praying is to glorify God.

Every day without exception - is a gift from God, entrusted to us to use for His glory.

Be careful before leaving someone in a sorrowing situation. Say a word of prayer with them and share even a brief word of encouragement from the Scriptures.

The number one problem in our world is alienation, rich versus poor, black versus white, labor versus management, conservative versus liberal, East versus West . . . But Christ came to bring about reconciliation and peace.

God measures people by the small dimensions of humility and not by the bigness of their achievements or the size of their capabilities.

The time has come for all evangelists to practice full financial disclosure. The world is watching how we walk and how we talk. We must have the highest standards of morality, ethics and integrity if we are to continue to have influence.

Love your children-and let them know you love them. Children who experience love find it far easier to believe God loves them.

The word of God hidden in the heart is a stubborn voice to suppress.

... a true servant of God is someone who helps another succeed.

We in America should be grateful to God for the blessing he has given us.

Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point.

Salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything we have

Millions of angels are at God's command.

Our world is obsessed with success. But how does God define success? Success in God's eyes is faithfulness to His calling.

Don't be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and his will first in everything you do.

Learn to commit every situation to God, and trust Him for the outcome. God's love for you never changes, no matter what problems you face or how unsettled life becomes.

For me, the best time to pray is the very moment a tense situation or an unspiritual attitude overtakes me. God the Holy Spirit is always there, ready to help me gain victory in the spiritual battles I face-big or small.

The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands that heal and bless.

Any other foundation will fail, but Christ is a sure and steady rock to build your life on.

True greatness is not measured by the headlines a person commands or the wealth he or she accumulates. The inner character of a person-the undergirding moral and spiritual values and commitments-is the true measure of lasting greatness.

It should not be surprising if people believe easily in a God who makes no demands, but this is not the God of the Bible. Satan has cleverly misled people by whispering that they can believe in Jesus Christ without being changed, but this is the Devil's lie. To those who say you can have Christ without giving anything up, Satan is deceiving you.

People have a negative impression of New York that I don't think is quite fair.

I'm not focused on the gay and lesbian movement.

I just want to lobby for God.

The cross is offensive because it directly confronts the evils which dominate so much of this world.

Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.

To be peacemaker, you must know the peace giver.

Faith implies four things: self-renunciation, reliance with utter confidence on Christ, obedience, and a changed life.

God does not change - and neither does His love. He loved you before you were born... He loves you now... and He will love you forever.

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

What we think of Christ influences our thinking and controls our actions.