<strong><em>Breaking News. </em></strong><strong><em>Spirit-Filled Stories</em></strong><strong><em>. Subscribe to Charisma on YouTube now!</em></strong></p> <p>Laurie recalled a dinner he had years ago with the late evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham. During the conversation, Laurie asked what Graham would say to a younger Billy Graham, if given a chance.</p> <p>“Billy said, ‘I would preach more on the cross of Christ and the blood—that’s where the power is,’” Laurie recalled. “So, now, at this point [in] ministry, I find that I’m really simplifying my message.”</p> <p>With the preacher focusing his attention on helping people make a decision to follow Jesus — and then build upon that relationship—the results are truly compelling.</p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em><strong>Get your FREE CHARISMA NEWSLETTERS today! Stay up-to-date with current issues, Holy Spirit news, Christian teachings, Charisma videos & more!</strong></em></p> <p>At Laurie’s most recent Harvest Crusade held July 20, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, he saw 50,000 people show up in person.</p> <p>“The fire marshal literally shut the doors and there were people outside … worshiping,” Laurie said.</p> <p>Ultimately, 3,500 people made a decision to follow Jesus during the live, in-person event, with 1,500 more making the same decision while tuning in online.</p> <p><em>To read the full story, visit our content partners at Faithwire.</em></p> <p><em>Reprinted with permission from </em><em>. Copyright © 2024 The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc. All rights reserved.</em></p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em><strong>Join Charisma Magazine Online to follow everything the Holy Spirit is doing around the world!</strong></em></p> </div> </div> </div></body> </html>