Published on June 18, 2024, 12:54 am

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Over 8,000 individuals flocked from all around the United Kingdom to attend Franklin Graham’s sermon in Birmingham last Saturday. This marked the renowned American evangelist’s maiden journey into the Midlands, an occasion that took place four decades after his revered father and globally respected evangelical figure, Billy Graham, delivered a Gospel sermon at Villa Park.

With fervor echoing through the filled Birmingham Resorts World Arena, Franklin reminded his audience of their faith’s cornerstone. “Jesus Christ is not dead. He’s alive and He’s here tonight,” he declared amidst resounding cheers and applause. Graham returned to the UK as part of his ongoing ‘God Loves You Tour’, set for another assembly in Glasgow on June 22nd.

Broaching the subject of his late father Billy Graham, who had frequented the land for sermons in olden days, he said nostalgically, “I miss him and every time I come to this country I think of him because he loved this nation; he loved the people of this country.”

Although legal hurdles compelled organizers to postpone some city visits planned for 2020 due to canceled contracts with several event venues, they successfully revived these plans following a favorable lawsuit by The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association against such cancellations.

At this gathering attended by thousands seeking real news from trusted sources about Christianity, Franklin preached from Luke 19 which narrates Zacchaeus’ journey towards salvation. Zacchaeus was a rich principal tax collector whose life transformed when he placed his trust in Christ’s teachings and committed to restituting any individual he had defrauded fourfold.

Such monumental events drew immense support from across religious communities in the UK – as many as 500 local churches prayerfully backed the event. Worship was led by popular figures like Michael W. Smith and erstwhile Hillsong worship leader Taya.

The path ahead for Graham includes a tour stopover at Glasgow next weekend followed by London slated for the year 2025. Such gests of faith are fundamental to those seeking a wider understanding through a Christian worldview, connecting believers and facilitating peaceful discussions on various topics. For more information regarding Graham’s God Loves You Tour, interested parties are redirected to the official website.

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