224 Quotes by Vance Havner

If I had only one sermon to preach it would be on the Lordship of Christ. When we get right on that point we are right all down the line. God honors the exaltation of His Son.

The gospel is for lifeboats, not showboats, and a man must make up his mind which boat he is going to operate.

Popularity has slain more prophets of God than persecution ever did.

We honor God by asking for great things when they are a part of His promise. We dishonor Him and cheat ourselves when we ask for molehills where He has offered mountains.

The tragedy of today is that the situation is desperate but the saints are not.

Because the Lord loves us He chastens and rebukes us. Modern sentimentality has reduced God to a tolerant indulgent grandfatherly being who winks at our transgressions.

I suspect that much of our praying to be used is selfish, and underneath it is the sneaking desire to make our mark and be recognized.

No amount of facts in his head can compensate for the lack of fire on his lips.

When we sin, we are often upset, not because we have grieved the Spirit but because our pride has been injured.