Billy Graham quotes:

Many churches of all persuasions are hiring research agencies to poll neighborhoods, asking what kind of church they prefer. Then the local churches design themselves to fit the desires of the people. True faith in God that demands selflessness is being replaced by trendy religion that serves the selfish.

Even the securest financial plan and the finest health coverage aren't enough to hold us steady when the challenges come... We need something more, something deeper and unshakeable, something that will see us through life's hard times.

As a former resident with strong personal and ministry ties to the North Star State, I pray that the good people of Minnesota will show their support for God's definition of marriage, between a man and a woman.

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.

I think we've taken the meaning of Christmas out. People don't stop and think about Jesus or the birth of Jesus. When they think of Christmas, they think of Santa Claus and - for the children, and they think of giving gifts and out-giving the next person of spending their time looking for the right thing for somebody who has everything.

When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.

The framers of our Constitution meant we were to have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

God is more interested in your future and your relationships than you are.

The second coming of Christ will be so revolutionary that it will change every aspect of life on this planet. Disease will be eliminated. Death will be abolished. War will be eradicated. Nature will be transformed.

As I approached my 95th birthday, I was burdened to write a book that addressed the epidemic of 'easy believism.' There is a mindset today that if people believe in God and do good works, they are going to Heaven.

I think that the Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin, but the Bible also teaches that pride is a sin, jealousy is a sin, and hate is a sin, evil thoughts are a sin. So I don't think that homosexuality should be chosen as the overwhelming sin that we are doing today.

I don't have freedom in the United States to go into a public school and preach the Gospel, nor is a student free in a public school to pray, or a teacher free to read the Bible publicly to the students. At the same time, we have a great degree of freedom for which I am grateful.

Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.

Every year during their High Holy Days, the Jewish community reminds us all of our need for repentance and forgiveness.

The Bible is clear - God's definition of marriage is between a man and a woman.

The word 'romance,' according to the dictionary, means excitement, adventure, and something extremely real. Romance should last a lifetime.

Communism is a religion that is inspired, directed and motivated by the Devil himself who has declared war against Almighty God.

The Bible is full of warnings about false prophets and false messiahs. These satanically inspired people have appeared in almost every generation of history.

I'm grateful for the opportunities God gave me to minister to people in high places; people in power have spiritual and personal needs like everyone else, and often they have no one to talk to.

A real Christian is a person who can give his pet parrot to the town gossip.

I'm thankful for the incredible advances in medicine that have taken place during my lifetime. I almost certainly wouldn't still be here if it weren't for them.

Regardless of what society says, we can't go on much longer in the sea of immorality without judgment coming.

Politics has always been ugly to me, and yet I accept that as a fact of life.

I have never changed my message. I preach the Bible, and I preach it with authority.

We're a diverse society, and I think the TV is doing a great job in showing that we're all human beings, that we can all get along, that we can all be together, and I think that's a marvelous thing.

My family is very good about visiting me, and other friends as well.

Don't be misled by those who claim God doesn't exist, because He does.

No parent is perfect; we all can look back and think of things we could've done to help our children be better prepared for adulthood. And sometimes it's best to admit it to them and encourage them to learn from our mistakes.

Christmas means a great deal to me. I was reared in a family that celebrated Christmas to some extent, but I married into a family that celebrated Christmas in a big way. And my wife always made a big thing of Christmas for the children. We have five children, and we had a terrific time at Christmas.

The Bible says that as Christians we don't grieve the same way people do who have no hope of eternity and of Heaven - but we still grieve.

A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his parents will not have true respect for anyone.

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

Scripture is filled with examples of men and women whom God used late in life, often with great impact - men and women who refused to use old age as an excuse to ignore what God wanted them to do.

I think where political issues invade moral situations, spiritual leaders have to speak out.

Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.

I still enjoy watching a batter successfully cross home plate, but nothing thrills me more than seeing the Holy Spirit at work in hearts as the Gospel is carried into stadiums, across the airwaves, and around the world.

Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness.

I think it is a sin to look at another person as inferior to yourself because of race or because of ethnic background, and I think the greatest thing to do is to pray that God will give you love for them, and I do.

Suppose you could gain everything in the whole world, and lost your soul. Was it worth it?

When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice. Growing older with grace is possible for all who will set their hearts and minds on the Giver of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ.

I am not going to Heaven because I have preached to great crowds or read the Bible many times. I'm going to Heaven just like the thief on the cross who said in that last moment: 'Lord, remember me.'

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

Suffering should not make us bitter people,' my mother once said, 'it should make us better comforters.' Young people need to hear this from those who have walked before them, because someday they'll be walking those same steps, but there may not be anyone following behind.

I look forward to death with great anticipation, to meeting God face to face.

Make sure of your commitment to Jesus Christ, and seek to follow Him every day. Don't be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and His will first in everything you do.

Heaven gives us hope and makes our present burdens easier to bear.

God knows what we are going through when we grieve, and He wants to assure us of His love and concern. He also wants us to turn to Him and bring our heartaches and burdens to Him.

The Bible says that God has a reason for keeping us here; if He didn't, He would take us to Heaven far sooner.

The Bible says today is the accepted time, today is the day of salvation... But there will come a time when it will be too late for you.

There have been times that I've wept as I've gone from city to city and I've seen how far people have wandered from God.

The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'

No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock, and it still hurts very deeply.

There are two great forces, God's force of good and the devil's force of evil, and I believe Satan is alive and he is working, and he is working harder than ever, and we have many mysteries that we don't understand.

Only God who made us can touch us and change us and save us from ourselves.

Death wasn't part of God's original plan for humanity, and the Bible calls death an enemy - the last enemy to be destroyed.

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

God never meant that people were to wear clothes. He meant we were to be nude. But we were in a state of innocence. Then sin came into the human race and became a blood poisoning.

The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.

Some people spend their lives building ultimate dream homes so they can enjoy their twilight years... Others spend their last days in nursing homes.

Hope and change' has become a cliche in our nation, and it is daunting to think that any American could hope for change from what God has blessed.

Seemingly, man has learned to live without God, preoccupied and indifferent toward Him and concerned only about material security and pleasure.

Auschwitz stands as a tragic reminder of the terrible potential man has for violence and inhumanity.

Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.

Every human being is under construction from conception to death.

One of the things I miss most is that I can no longer read, due to age-related macular degeneration. I get regular injections for this, and thankfully these seem to have arrested its progress, but it's still very difficult for me to read. That means it is hard for me to pick up my Bible and read it like I used to, and I miss that very much.

When I reached 80, my world turned upside down physically. I've had a lot of physical problems.

The men who followed Him were unique in their generation. They turned the world upside down because their hearts had been turned right side up. The world has never been the same.

If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.

Those outside the church expect followers of Christ to live differently, yet today many in church are chasing after the world - not to win them, but to be like them.

God's mercy and grace give me hope - for myself, and for our world.

I never hold a grudge.

The great question of our time is, 'Will we be motivated by materialistic philosophy or by spiritual power?'

Communism has decided against God, against Christ, against the Bible, and against all religion.

God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe he'll be there.

Only the supernatural love of God through changed lives can solve the problems that we face in our world.

I used to read five psalms every day - that teaches me how to get along with God. Then I read a chapter of Proverbs every day and that teaches me how to get along with my fellow man.

I think that if I would talk on a political subject, if I talk about it, it would divide the audience on that issue. That's not my issue.

I've spent too much time giving speeches, traveling the world.

Oral Roberts was a man of God and a great friend in ministry. I loved him as a brother.

A lot of Jews are great friends of mine.

Nothing can bring a real sense of security into the home except true love.

Everywhere I go I find that people... both leaders and individuals... are asking one basic question, 'Is there any hope for the future?' My answer is the same, 'Yes, through Jesus Christ.'

I believe the home and marriage is the foundation of our society and must be protected.

I think about my own sons and my own daughters, and I'm sure that many parents are concerned about what their children are exposed to.

I have never talked publicly or privately about the Jewish people, including conversations with President Nixon, except in the most positive terms.

The Oklahoma City bombing was simple technology, horribly used. The problem is not technology. The problem is the person or persons using it.

My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world.

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

The only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course.

Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children.

Each generation faces different issues and challenges, but our standard must always be measured by God's word.

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

I believe that the greatest form of prayer is praise to God.

Self-centered indulgence, pride and a lack of shame over sin are now emblems of the American lifestyle.

I want to tell people about the meaning of the cross.

Christ was God in human flesh, and He proved it by rising from the dead.

I wish I had been home more when the children were growing up. I missed a lot.

Every day is a gift from God, no matter how old we are.

God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.

God has given us two hands - one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.

Evangelism is when the Gospel, which is good news, is preached or presented to all people.

New York is definitely ready for the word of God.

God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, 'I love you.'

We are not cisterns made for hoarding, we are channels made for sharing.

Believers, look up - take courage. The angels are nearer than you think.

I am just one of many thousands called to be an evangelist.

The Gospel has never changed.

The wonderful news is that our Lord is a God of mercy, and He responds to repentance.

There's a great deal to say in the Bible about the signs we're to watch for, and when these signs all converge at one place we can be sure that we're close to the end of the age.

Certainly a woman should never disguise the fact that she is a woman. A woman's body is very beautiful.

My father had a dairy farm. He employed three black families and one white family, and I used to play with black children.

It was a privilege to pray with Governor Romney - for his family and our country.

We go on in our pleasures thinking they're going to last forever.

Only when Christ comes again will the little white children of Alabama walk hand in hand with little black children.

Over the years I've seen people lose a spouse and then withdraw and lose interest in life, and I believe we need to resist that.

It's no secret that in New York during the last 30 years there has been a tragic exodus from the churches into materialism, secularism and humanism.

Growing old has been the greatest surprise of my life.

Every President I think I've ever known, except Truman, has thought they didn't quite get done what they wanted done. And toward the end of their Administrations, they were disappointed and wished they had done some things differently.

What really matters is how God sees me. He isn't concerned with labels; he is concerned about the state of man's soul.

Spend more time in study and prayer. That's the secret of successful evangelism.