Billy Graham

Posted on April 14, 2007 5:09:01 PM PDT

The post about the outstanding crusade in New Orleans is false. It sounded good, but there's no evidence it actually happened. However, I'm an enthusiastic supporter of Billy Graham, so I'm certainly not trying to badmouth the ministry. However, this event was created from someone's imagination. RIC

Posted on March 26, 2007 8:29:30 PM PDT

Hey all, here is something about Billy Graham that I thought was so awesome... I recieved this message in an email and so regrettably I have to say I do not know if it is true or not but if it were... WOW!!! n what might prove to be the crowning achievement of an illustrious career in ministry, the 85-year-old evangelist, Billy Graham, shocked the 16,300 in attendance at the Celebration of Hope crusade in New Orleans Arena on Sunday Night. Touted in advance as possibly his last evangelistic crusade, Graham invited the packed house of evangelical Christians and the hundreds of new converts to join him on the one mile walk from the arena to New Orleans' infamous Bourbon Street. "While we have seen God do tremendous things here the past couple of evenings. Yes, it is true that a great healing and a great many salvations have occurred within the confines of this auditorium. Still yet, there lies a great mountain in this city which needs to be conquered." Then taking from the Biblical Book of Joshua Chapter 14 he read, "I am this day, eighty-five years old. As yet I am as strong this day as on the day that Moses sent me; just as my strength was then, so now is my strength for war, both for going out and for coming in. Now therefore, give me this mountain of which the Lord spoke in that day," his voice suddenly sounding more forceful than during his 22 minute sermon. "I last preached in the City of New Orleans in 1954 and I felt then that there was some unfinished business. Tonight, in what very well might be my last evangelistic service, I aim to finish that business and lead as many of you that would follow me to the multitude of lost souls that fill Bourbon Street tonight. That is my mountain ! That is where we shall see the harvest!" said Graham as the stadium erupted in cheers that lasted the next several minutes. Utilizing a waiting mobility scooter, the elder Graham joined his son and heir to the ministry, Franklin, across the Arena floor and through the opened doors leading towards the French Quarter. In a show of solidarity and determination reminiscent of civil rights marches of the 1960s, nearly the entire capacity crowd joined in the 20 minute trek while singing, "When the Saints Go Marching In". As the march crossed Canal Street and headed northward towards Bourbon Street, many onlookers stood in stunned silence as the massive crowd of people began singing in unison the Christian hymn, Amazing Grace. Upon entering the west end of Bourbon Street, Billy Graham was soon recognized by partiers. Soon those joining in the march began to approach those partying on Bourbon Street with the Gospel message that they had heard preached just a half hour before. Graham himself joined with a group of local street evangelist in ministering to a man who had survived Hurricane Katrina in the lower 9th Ward. Within 30 minutes the entirety of Bourbon Street was packed with Christians and the once blaring music of nightclubs and strip joints had been replaced by weeping and worship as people poured out their drinks and sought prayer from the Christians who were now reaching out to them. "I have never seen anything like this in my life," said 20 years New Orleans Police Department veteran, Tom Phillips. "This is unbelievable! We thought a riot was going to break out, but this looks more like a revival than a riot!" Two hours later, a glowing Graham sat back down on his scooter and smiled. "Now I know how the Apostle Paul must have felt at the end of his ministry. Do the work of an evangelist; make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." Hours later hundreds of Christians remained on the street ministering to the many people eagerly waiting to receive prayer and ministry. New Orleans will never be the same. ........... the email went on to say that no one has probably heard this on the radio or news but we are not surprised about that part! Rock on Rev. Billy Graham! RIC

Posted on February 7, 2007 12:26:13 PM PST

you are right thank god for billy graham i believe he is a great man of god we need more people from the lord like that RIC

Posted on February 5, 2007 8:31:50 PM PST

I was part the 1,200 member choir for the Billy Graham, New York Crusade, located in Corona Park, Queens. It was very hot that day, and it was very difficult to stay. I nearly passed out from the heat. I was honored to be a part of this history.!!! RIC

Posted on January 17, 2007 1:01:54 AM PST

I joined this group because I believe in what Billy Graham has done for so many people and also becaue I wanted to share this joke: Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement. When his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home in Montreat. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver. "You know" he said, "I am 87 years old and I have never driven a limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?" The driver said, "No problem. Have at it." "Billy gets into the driver's seat and they head off down the highway. A short distance away sat a rookie State Trooper operating his first speed trap. The long black limo went by him doing 70 in a 55 mph zone. The trooper pulled out and easily caught the limo and got out of his patrol car to begin the procedure. The young trooper walked up to the driver's door and when the glass was rolled down he was surprised to see who was driving. He immediately excused himself and went back to his car and called his supervisor. He told the supervisor, "I know we are supposed to enforce the law but I also know that important people are sometimes given certain courtesies. I need to know what I should do because I have stopped a very important person." "The supervisor asked, "Is it the governor?" The young trooper said, "No, he's more important than that." The supervisor said, "Oh, so it's the president." The young trooper said, "Not, he's even more important than that." The supervisor finally asked, "Well then, who is it?" The young trooper said, "I think it's Jesus because he's got Billy Graham for a chauffeur !!!!! I love this joke! I hope you all enjoyed it. RIC

Posted on January 10, 2007 7:47:42 PM PST

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Posted on December 18, 2006 11:14:51 PM PST

It's funny how the youth of today don't really even know who Billy Graham is. RIC

Posted on November 27, 2006 1:22:12 PM PST

Thank God for Billy Graham and all what he has done for the Lord, and now let us be thankful for Franklin Graham. RIC