Dillon Burroughs Quotes & Sayings

When we face impossible odds, let us not look at the size of our problem; let us look at the size of our God. — Dillon Burroughs

Your attitude toward Scripture can reveal your attitude toward the Savior. When your passion for God's Word runs high, your passion for God does as well. — Dillon Burroughs

[God's] love for us was displayed most clearly through the cross of Christ. There our Lord stretched out His bloodstained hands to say, I love you this much! — Dillon Burroughs

The church is not a campus but a community. Pastors are not CEOs; they are shepherds. — Dillon Burroughs

The Bible's message is that you matter to God. Our response is that God should matter to us. — Dillon Burroughs

Our view of God determines how we live for Him. — Dillon Burroughs

We may not have the ability to change all of the world's wrongs, but we can make a difference where we are. — Dillon Burroughs

When Jesus was interrupted, He started where He was and helped those in need who were nearest to Him. There is always another mission "out there" - the next cause, the next city, or the next country that seems to be the most important mission we could pursue. Jesus illustrates that our greatest mission is often the person in front of us. — Dillon Burroughs

If we wish to truly experience a life that makes an eternal difference, the power within us is not enough. It is the power God offers that matters. — Dillon Burroughs

Our worship of God is not a part of our lives; worship is our lives. — Dillon Burroughs

The world tells us to find the power within ourselves. God's Word teaches otherwise. It is the Lord's power that gives the ability to overcome. — Dillon Burroughs

Jesus rejoices in even the smallest gifts to His children. — Dillon Burroughs

Prayer is not about a list; prayer is about a lifestyle. — Dillon Burroughs

Our reactions reflect our repentance. Our practices reveal our priorities. Changed lives change lives. — Dillon Burroughs

Jesus came to give us life. We don't have to hang on a cross like he did. For him, it was a sacrifice. For us, it is a gift. — Dillon Burroughs

It is easy to say, "Jesus loves you." It is much more difficult to show someone the love of Jesus. — Dillon Burroughs

Believers may come from different cultures, countries, or customs, but we serve one God who unites us all. — Dillon Burroughs

Compassion without action is meaningless. — Dillon Burroughs

Our God is known for His compassion for the needy; let us be known for it as well. — Dillon Burroughs

God doesn't call us to fix every problem or to please every person; He calls us to do what we can. — Dillon Burroughs

In humility, we find our true calling and our greatest honor. — Dillon Burroughs

Each of us has our own specific vocation, a sacred journey prepared by the Creator of the universe. — Dillon Burroughs

When others doubt the power of Jesus, be the one who asks Him to perform the impossible. He often will. — Dillon Burroughs

Sitting on the sidelines in our interconnected world is not a sufficient response. — Dillon Burroughs

No worldly pursuit compares to the joy of experiencing the change of one soul from death to life. — Dillon Burroughs

We dare not forget the power of prayer. — Dillon Burroughs

The Lord watches over us every moment of every day. He is there
and He cares
about every step and every breath. — Dillon Burroughs

In sharing how God is changing our lives, we find the lives of others changed as well. — Dillon Burroughs

Let us join Him in accomplishing His will today rather than our own. — Dillon Burroughs

Our deeds will not cause God to love us more; our sins will not cause God to love us less. — Dillon Burroughs

Even if God never did another good thing in our lives, we could spend the rest of this life praising Him for what He has already done. — Dillon Burroughs

Church may be primarily for believers, but the gospel is for all people. — Dillon Burroughs

Has God called you to speak out for peace in a tense situation? Are there lives on the line God is calling you to stand up for, to declare peace to, and to encourage toward a non-violent solution?
If so, do it. You never know what might happen. Maybe the Lord is likewise sending you to save many lives from destruction. — Dillon Burroughs

Christianity is anything but safe. Jesus made clear that trouble and persecution stood in the future for His followers. — Dillon Burroughs

God has done more than I could ask or even imagine on more occasions than I could ever recount. His ways are higher than my ways. My ideas simply cannot compete with his. — Dillon Burroughs

Since God exists outside of time, He also has all of the time He needs to personally act in each of our lives. There is never a rush to the next meeting or the next message. — Dillon Burroughs

Live today the way you want to be remembered tomorrow. — Dillon Burroughs

God's will isn't always written in the sky, but it is clearly written in His Word. — Dillon Burroughs

Whether we live in poverty or prosperity, we can still live generously. — Dillon Burroughs

Those who wish to stand tallest must kneel lowest. — Dillon Burroughs

Be willing to be unliked and ridiculed in order to speak the words of the One who matters most. — Dillon Burroughs

The problem with comparison is that you always feel either better than someone else or worthless compared to someone else. — Dillon Burroughs

It is foolish to hold tightly to material possessions. We do not own them, but they can own us. — Dillon Burroughs

We may not understand why certain things occur in our lives, but we understand who to run to when they do. — Dillon Burroughs

True compassion sees each person as a brother or sister and acts accordingly. — Dillon Burroughs

Righteousness and generosity are inseparable. The person whose heart longs for God also longs to give to others. — Dillon Burroughs

It is not the size of our problems but the size of our God that matters most. — Dillon Burroughs

The actions you take today not only impact you; they influence generations. Every matter matters for eternity. — Dillon Burroughs

The one who finds contentment is truly rich. — Dillon Burroughs

God is calling you to change the world one life at a time and one small step at a time. Begin today where you are. — Dillon Burroughs

The true test of faith is how we treat those who can do nothing for us in return. — Dillon Burroughs

When we realize the shortness of life, we begin to see the importance of making every moment count. — Dillon Burroughs

Safety comes in our nearness to God, not in our distance from our enemies. — Dillon Burroughs

Even in our own lives, we often struggle with a God who is real, who created us, who cares for us, and desires to know us. Yet from the start, God has made clear that you and I are made in his image, on purpose and for a purpose. — Dillon Burroughs

Let us not see today's troubles as a reason to give up; let us see them as an opportunity for God to deliver. — Dillon Burroughs

We must not simply desire God; we must live in total dependence. — Dillon Burroughs

If we are to be blessed, we must pursue the Giver of blessings. — Dillon Burroughs

God is never late and rarely early. He is always exactly right on time
His time. — Dillon Burroughs

God does give times of peace in our Christian lives, but it is not all of the time. — Dillon Burroughs

Much of life appears mundane at the time. Yet in God's providence every moment includes significant details arranged by His divine hand. — Dillon Burroughs

God may allow a disturbance, but we don't have to be disturbed by it. — Dillon Burroughs

To delight in the law of the Lord is to find our source of joy outside of ourselves. — Dillon Burroughs

The emphasis in Scripture is not the amount we give, but the attitude with which we give. — Dillon Burroughs

Our problems may tower over us, but God towers over our problems. — Dillon Burroughs

The poor are not a problem but rather an opportunity to show unconditional love. — Dillon Burroughs

We are called both to live pure lives and to take the good news to those in greatest need. — Dillon Burroughs

Sometimes you are the answer to your own prayer. — Dillon Burroughs

How you live today has the potential to impact all eternity. — Dillon Burroughs

We are not saved by good deeds; we are saved for good deeds. Jesus transforms us to transform others. — Dillon Burroughs

Did you ever stop to consider that God made us to remake us? He created us so we would seek Him and be transformed by Him. — Dillon Burroughs

The end of the rope stops in the palm of God. — Dillon Burroughs

Trust is tough. Once trust has been broken by multiple people on multiple occasions, believing in anyone or anything becomes increasingly difficult. Much of the skepticism of our world can be traced back to broken trust. — Dillon Burroughs

Let us not question whether God is there; let us praise Him that He is there. — Dillon Burroughs

To follow Christ requires a downward career track that does not depend on dollars or status. Instead, what matters is Christ. — Dillon Burroughs

God saves us because He loves us. It has nothing to do with our goodness or nobility, our achievements or agility. Our salvation depends completely upon our Savior. — Dillon Burroughs

The solution to our human frailty is not to try harder, but to turn Godward. — Dillon Burroughs

Do not view the Lord as your temporary solution; see Him as your eternal Savior. — Dillon Burroughs

You may not be able to measure God's love, but you can certainly experience it. — Dillon Burroughs

If your heart is still beating, God is not done with you yet. — Dillon Burroughs

The first miracle Jesus performed was instant winemaking. No wonder people loved Him! He probably received a bunch of wedding invitations after that one. — Dillon Burroughs

If I came to your town and asked any person on the street, "Which church should I go to if I want to get involved in helping the poor or homeless in this community?" would your church be the first one mentioned? Make this identity your goal. — Dillon Burroughs

We want to care most about what Jesus cares most about. — Dillon Burroughs

When we ask God to transform those who oppose us, we are also asking God to transform us. — Dillon Burroughs

When your goal is not fame or notoriety, you can simply show up, offer compassion to people, and let God do His work. — Dillon Burroughs

When God shows up and the unexplainable happens, don't attempt to explain it as something you did. Tell the story of how God has worked through you to change lives by His grace. — Dillon Burroughs

God's road for us may not be one that appears successful from our human vantage point, yet serves as part of his divine plan to fulfill his purposes in our lives. — Dillon Burroughs

When God gives you a passion for a particular cause, there is a reason for it, and that reason is not to keep it to yourself. You are called to be a representative for those in need. — Dillon Burroughs

When we first come to faith in Christ, we often think it was simply of our own choosing. Only later do we realize we would have never taken that step of faith apart from His grace drawing us near to Him. — Dillon Burroughs

To make peace is not a passive endeavor, but rather an activist mindset that works toward the end of conflict. In our world, it is not the soldier but the activist who calls for peace. — Dillon Burroughs

Then I read that Jesus was a friend of sinners. This still bothers me. Not because Jesus was a friend of sinners (because that came in really handy in my case). It bothered me because if I'm trying to live like Jesus, that means I'm supposed to be a friend of sinners too. — Dillon Burroughs

Christ has not called us to be popular, but to be faithful. We are not saved to be relevant to the crowds; we are saved to reflect Christ. — Dillon Burroughs

We cannot do everything, but we can all do something. — Dillon Burroughs

Atheism is not a matter of the mind; it is a matter of the heart. — Dillon Burroughs

God does not remove us from all harm; He uses harm to move us close to Him. — Dillon Burroughs

Many overlook the fact that Jesus was homeless. He did not only teach the poor; He lived among them. — Dillon Burroughs

There is nothing we could ever do to make God love us more; there is nothing we can do to make Him love us less. — Dillon Burroughs

The response to stress is not less time in God's Word, but more. — Dillon Burroughs

If we are not receiving some type of ridicule for our beliefs, we are probably doing something wrong. — Dillon Burroughs

Treat people like family because they are. — Dillon Burroughs

As we work together as a team, God grows our dreams into something greater than we can accomplish alone. — Dillon Burroughs