A revival is the church falling in love with Jesus Christ all over again. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
When a man makes alliance with the Almighty, giants look like grasshoppers. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
The tragedy of today is that the situation is desperate but the saints are not. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Not everyone who has made peace with God has realized the peace of God. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
If you see a Bible that is falling apart, it probably belongs to someone who isn't! — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
The man who sets out to live the life worthwhile-to follow his vision and speak his heart-need not look for position, honors,… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
In other days people chose a church on the basis of their doctrinal convictions. Now, lacking doctrinal convictions, they choose for social… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
If the church would only be the church- if Christians would only be Christians- nothing could halt our onward march. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
The gospel is for lifeboats, not showboats, and a man must make up his mind which boat he is going to operate. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
When we sin, we are often upset, not because we have grieved the Spirit but because our pride has been injured. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Don't ever come to church without coming as though it were the first time, as though it could be the best time,… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Most of the notable turn out to be the not-able. God's greatest truths still belong to babes. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
The devil is in constant conspiracy against a preacher who really prays, for it has been said that what a minister is… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
People get so used to the dark that they think it's growing brighter. It's possible to fraternize with unbelievers until false doctrine… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
When God's people are removed from this earth, you might as well try to dam up Niagara Falls with toothpicks as to… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
There are many who say they want to be victorious Christians, but few are willing to endure the discipline necessary to make… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
One of the greatest errors in the church today is the artificial distinction we have created between accepting Christ as Savior and… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Because the Lord loves us He chastens and rebukes us. Modern sentimentality has reduced God to a tolerant indulgent grandfatherly being who… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Nothing is needed so much as a holy indignation against sin. It is true that there is not enough love for God,… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
A true preacher is best measured not by how many bouquets have been pinned on him but by how many brickbats have… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
I have often been reminded of the wild duck that came down on migration into a barnyard and liked it so well… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Paul was not ignorant of Satan's devices, but we are not so wise. Among his most successful devices today are these: exalting… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Too much preaching nowadays pats the back and tickles the ear, but does not get under the skin. There is no conviction… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
I remember when the Titanic sank in 1912, it was the ship that was supposed to be unsinkable. The only thing it… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack wisdom, get on your knees. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Men seek fame and high places only to learn that they were happier in obscurity — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
You always enter God's hospital as a charity patient. You can't pay your way. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
What our Lord said about cross-bearing and obedience is not in fine type. It is in bold print on the face of… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
The middle of the road is a poor place to walk. It is a poor place to drive. It is a poor… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Plenty of church members are shaky about what they believe, while not many are shaken by what they believe. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
It is one thing to say Jesus is all you want; until He is all you have and you discover He is all you… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
There are many who say they want to be victorious Christians, but few are willing to endure the discipline necessary to make one a… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
The only way to meet the modern demon-stration of the powers of darkness is by a demonstration of the power of God. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
God is on the lookout today for a man who will be quiet enough to get a message from Him, brave enough to preach… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
The last word of our Lord to the church was not the Great Commission. The last thing He said to the church was 'Repent.'… — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Salt seasons, purifies, preserves. But somebody ought to remind us that salt also irritates. Real living Christianity rubs this world the wrong way. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
I can conceive of no greater, more romantic and interesting adventure than to undertake to live like Jesus in this complicated day. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
The church is so subnormal that if it ever got back to the New Testament normal it would seem to people to be abnormal. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
A preacher who is too big for a little crowd would be too little for a big crowd. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
Jesus Christ demands more complete allegiance than any dictator who ever lived. The difference is, He has a right to it. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
In other days people chose a church on the basis of their doctrinal convictions. Now, lacking doctrinal convictions, they choose for social reasons. — Vance Havner Copy Share Image
