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Billy Graham Sermon: In the World, But Not of It

The Bible teaches that since we live in the world, we are involved with the world. Scriptures such as “Do not love the world or the things in the world” (1 John 2:15), seem irrelevant and impossible to many today. They say, “We live in the world; we know there is plenty wrong with it, …

 

68 Years Later, Praying God Will Move in the UK Again

Photo above: Franklin Graham preaches at the 2018 Lancashire Festival of Hope in Blackpool, England. Something rare and powerful is coming to Great Britain. More than 2,600 churches have been preparing, praying and waiting for this moment. In 1954, a thousand churches supported Billy Graham’s Greater London Crusade and thousands of lives were changed. This …

 

Audio: Pray With Us

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” – Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) Join Nigel Fawcett-Jones, Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Coordinator in the UK, in praying for the various BGEA ministries. We …

 

Billy Graham, 1965: ‘God and the Colour of Man’s Skin’

“I’m often asked if the Bible has anything to say about the beginning of the races and the various colours of skin.” In 1965, Billy Graham spoke at a Crusade amid racial tension in the United States. The division, he said, could be overcome by “a great spiritual awakening that would plant in our hearts …

 

God Opens the Eyes of the Blind Through Online Chat

During Jesus’ ministry on earth, He brought sight to the blind—both physically and spiritually. From a blind man named Bartimaeus, to a Samaritan woman by a well, Jesus opened eyes and changed hearts. And in a modern world, He’s using the internet to help people see and understand the beauty of the Gospel. Take Fiona*, …

 

Chaplains On The Ground at Operation Christmas Child Centres

The past year has been challenging to most people in different ways. The pandemic has forced us to change the way we live our lives from how we work, interact each other, and even how we worship. But for some, serving others in the name of Christ will never change despite any circumstance. Behind the …

 

Billy Graham Chaplains: Hope-Filled Moments Following Deadly Tornado

After 2021 ended in heartbreak for many families due to a series of deadly tornadoes in parts of the United States, crisis-trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) spent the holidays ministering in the hard-hit small town of Mayfield, Kentucky, United States. They’re spending the new year helping the devastated community pick …

 

Billy Graham Prayer Line Answers Millionth Call

Since the 24/7 Billy Graham Prayer Line started in March 2020, UK chaplains from the Rapid Response Team and volunteers have prayed with and encouraged thousands with the hope of Christ. The ministry recently answered its millionth call. As the new year begins, many people reflect on changes they’d like to make in their lives. …

 

The Bible: A True Bestseller

Do you want to grow closer to God in 2022? He speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. According to Guinness World Records, the Bible is the bestselling book of all time. An estimated 5 to 7 billion copies have been printed over approximately 1,500 years, according to the British and Foreign Bible Society. …

 

The Source of Peace: A Message From Will Graham

Will Graham is joined by singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb (right) and his sister, Cissie Graham Lynch, in this online Christmas special from the Billy Graham Library. Did you miss it? Watch the replay. Peace on earth, good will to men. Where has it gone? There’s COVID, racial strife, anger and political division, to name a few peace-robbers. But …

 

Are You Lonely This Christmas?

You’ve had a hard year. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, experienced the end of a relationship, or have been overwhelmed by disappointments and suffering. The last thing you want to do is celebrate the holidays alone as depression creeps in. The longing to be with other people during the holidays is natural. God created …

 

Will Graham Advent Devotional Week Three: Herod and Jerusalem

This Christmas, Will Graham is taking a look at how people in the Bible responded to the birth of Jesus. This devotional is taken from his book, In the Presence of the King. Don’t miss the questions and a prayer at the end as you consider your own response to Christ. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3, NKJV While the …