Adrian Rogers Quotes, born September 12, 1931, in West Palm Beach, Florida, was an American pastor, author, and televangelist who served as senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, for 32 years. Elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention three times (1979–1980, 1986–1988), he founded Love Worth Finding Ministries, broadcasting sermons globally. Known for his wit and “Adrianisms,” Rogers preached biblical truth with clarity and conviction until his passing in 2005. These 15 quotes—sourced from sermons, books, interviews, and posts on X—reflect his insights on faith, truth, and Christian living, capturing his passion for Jesus and his gift for memorable phrasing.
15 Adrian Rogers Quotes
- “It is better to be divided by truth than to be united in error. It is better to speak the truth that hurts and then heals, than falsehood that comforts and then kills.” (Ten Secrets for a Successful Family, 1998)
- “You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity.” (Sermon, quoted on QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “A faith that hasn’t been tested can’t be trusted.” (Sermon, quoted on Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Sin is not just breaking God’s laws; it is breaking His heart.” (Sermon, Ray Fowler, 2008)
- “We ought to be living as if Jesus died yesterday, rose this morning, and is coming back this afternoon.” (* (Adrianisms: The Wit and Wisdom of Adrian Rogers, 2006)
- “The church is not the way to heaven; the church is the sign that points to heaven.” (Sermon, Habit Stacker, 2019)
- “If Satan can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy.” (Sermon, Ray Fowler, 2008)
- “God grades on the Cross, not on the curve.” (Sermon, Internet Pillar, 2022)
- “When you have His joy in your heart, it doesn’t necessarily mean your pain or hurt will be taken away. It means you’ll be able to bear it.” (Sermon, Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Holiness is not the way to Christ. Christ is the way to holiness.” (Sermon, Habit Stacker, 2019)
- “I wouldn’t trust the best fifteen minutes I ever lived to get me into heaven.” (Sermon, Ray Fowler, 2008)
- “There is no promise God cannot keep, no prayer God will not answer, and no problem too hard for Him to solve.” (Sermon, Habit Stacker, 2019)
- “It’s what you sow that multiplies, not what you keep in the barn.” (Sermon, Ray Fowler, 2008)
- “Two words that will change your life: ‘Yes, Lord.’” (Sermon, Danny Akin, 2014)
- “Come to Jesus. Come to Jesus.” (Sermon, Adrianisms: The Wit and Wisdom of Adrian Rogers, 2006)
Adrian Rogers’ quotes are a stirring blend of biblical truth, wit, and heartfelt conviction, inspiring believers to live boldly for Christ, stand firm in faith, and trust in God’s transformative power. Which one’s got you ready to say “Yes, Lord”? Drop it in the comments and keep Rogers’ legacy of preaching alive!
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