Top 35 Brian Houston Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “You’ll never come second by putting God first.”

— Brian Houston

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2. “Though there are times when it may seem like God is silent, he is never absent.”

— Brian Houston

3. “Anything can happen and it probably will.”

— Brian Houston

4. “Great churches aren’t built on the gifts or talents of a few, but on the sacrifice of many.”

— Brian Houston

5. “To choose life with God is to choose a blessed life.”

— Brian Houston

6. “Living life with a clear conscience is the fruit of a repentant heart and new life through Jesus Christ.”

— Brian Houston

7. “Be outrageous enough to trust God. Don’t be adjusting your vision downward. Keep believing for radical things in Christ.”

— Brian Houston

8. “Don’t be fooled into thinking that you have the capacity to achieve your best on your own. A training partner in the gym is a great asset because when you think you have reached your limit, there is someone who can push you to go further.”

— Brian Houston

9. “Simply put, if you want Bible results, you have to live by Bible principles.”

— Brian Houston

10. “The devil doesn’t care how big your church is – he cares how influential it is.”

— Brian Houston

11. “If you want to live, love, and lead like Jesus, then there’s no other place to live but in the faith lane. To discover his plan for your life, you will need to step into the great unknown, risking everything you have. If you get out of the boat and follow the sound of his voice, you will take steps you never thought possible.”

— Brian Houston

12. “The strength of a good friendship that goes the distance will be unconditional love.”

— Brian Houston

13. “Within the soil of a discouraging season can often be the seeds of incredible blessing, miracles and breakthrough!”

— Brian Houston

14. “When ordinary people pray, extraordinary things can happen.”

— Brian Houston

15. “Life is a journey, a winding path filled with many unknowns. It’s only possible to navigate because of God’s power and grace.”

— Brian Houston

16. “The starting point for building great relationships is making wise decisions about who we allow close to us. We need people who will build us up and take us forward, and good friends will do just that.”

— Brian Houston

17. “The way to get the mind of God, is seek to know the heart of God!”

— Brian Houston

18. “You don’t change the world out of obligation, but you will out of glorious obsession.”

— Brian Houston

19. “All of my life, in every season, You are still God. I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship. “Desert Song,” Hillsong.”

— Brian Houston

20. “If you want to live a big, spacious, abundant life like Jesus, especially when life gets difficult, then make the daily decision to believe God at his Word. Believe.”

— Brian Houston

21. “Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun.”

— Brian Houston

22. “Praise works best at the start, before the miracle, before the breakthrough, before the restoration.”

— Brian Houston

23. “It isn’t about singing a particular hymn or reciting a prayer – it’s about a relationship with your Heavenly Father who loves and cares for you.”

— Brian Houston

24. “Love God. Live Called. It’s not just devotional, it’s vocational!”

— Brian Houston

25. “Leaders goal: Avoid building around only ONE person’s ministry gifting. Longevity is in a team, not an individual!”

— Brian Houston

26. “The truth is, the plans God has for you are always bigger than you are, and they are never going to be something you can pull off easily and in your own strength.”

— Brian Houston

27. “Church should be enjoyed, not endured.”

— Brian Houston

28. “The Church is not an enforcer of rules, but an outpost of grace.”

— Brian Houston

29. “Love is a very compelling argument.”

— Brian Houston

30. “Leaders goal: Understand the power of serving a leader further down the road than you because leadership is contagious.”

— Brian Houston

31. “Every season is filled with lessons.”

— Brian Houston

32. “Authenticity is essential to the soul!”

— Brian Houston

33. “A blessed life is one that understands that when God saves you, He has others in mind. I believe every Christian needs to know that they are not only saved, but are also called to live a life of purpose.”

— Brian Houston

34. “The moment we think we can is when we take our eyes off Jesus – and that’s when we begin to sink!”

— Brian Houston

35. “He knew exactly what he had in mind for your future when he formed you.”

— Brian Houston

36. “Living fully, loving completely, leading boldly – these are the hallmarks of Jesus’ time on earth.”

— Brian Houston

37. “Through the power of his grace, God can turn around the most devastating sin or failure in our lives.”

— Brian Houston