Billy Graham? Really?

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Billy Graham is our generations greatest evangelist. He preached to millions and who knows how many came to Christ through his ministry.

I have always thought it somewhat puzzling that this Godly man was asked to meet with Presidents (some who were not so Godly) with Athletic superstars, Rock Stars, movie stars… and they all loved him. 

He would preach to a stadium of thousands…

But what always blew me away was that is preaching was just ok… There I said it. he was not a captivating riveting speaker by any means. In fact I found him quite simple, sometimes… here I go… Boring. But he always had results. 

 

But he was just like you and me in more ways than you might think…

As a senior in high school, a young Billy Graham found himself in a dark classroom with a girl who begged Graham to make love to her. Instead of rounding the bases, Graham made like Joseph and ran away.

1. In 1937 Billy Graham fell in love with Emily Cavanaugh and proposed to her in the summer. She had to think about it and eventually said yes in the fall. But by 1938 she was having second thoughts and in the spring she dumped Billy Graham for one of his classmates, Charles Massey.
2. Graham gave a Ted Talk in 1998

Graham once went skinny-dipping with President Lyndon Johnson.

1. The first time Billy Graham shared his testimony was with a group of about 10 prisoners. The experience “reinforced my conviction that I would never become a preacher.”
2. Billy Graham attended Bob Jones University for one semester and upon leaving, Bob Jones Sr. predicted nothing but failure for Billy Graham.
3. Graham’s first formal sermon lasted eight minutes and included all four sermons he had prepared.

In the 1970s Billy attended various rock festivals, protests, and love-ins in order to better understand and connect with young people. To maintain anonymity, he attended “incognito” (meaning he donned a hat, sunglasses, and a big sweater).

Billy Graham was one of the few Americans who could get mail simply addressed, “Billy Graham, America.”

 

But what made him stand out… it wasn’t because of his speaking or preaching ability. 

 

2 major things…

First: His integrity and character was impeccable. That is why even the secular world had such great respect for him.

 

But mostly…

He stands out for the same reason you can stand out as well.

Preach the gospel.

Jesus Christ the son of God died for your sins. 

He is the only way to have a relationship with God the Father.

You must accept his forgiveness and give your life to him.

 

You don’t need to belabor the point with people.