Franklin Graham’s return to London with the God Loves You Tour drew more than 17,000 eager worshippers to ExCeL London, exceeding capacity and leaving thousands outside singing praises. The event, supported by hundreds of churches, featured performances from Grammy-winning artists and powerful gospel messages amid rising global fear. As conflict and hopelessness grip the world, Graham’s team called people to find hope in Jesus Christ — a reminder of faith’s unshakable anchor in troubled times.
Franklin Graham’s Leadership and Vision
Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse, has continued his father’s legendary mission of sharing the gospel worldwide. Beyond evangelism, Samaritan’s Purse provides vital humanitarian aid in over 100 nations. One such nation is Ukraine – – following the outbreak of war. Samaritan’s Purse has sent over 123,000 tonnes of food and operated emergency field hospitals and clinics, serving countless civilians in crisis to Ukraine. Graham’s leadership connects spiritual hope with compassionate relief, drawing crowds eager to hear a message of peace.
ExCeL London: A Venue Overflowing with Worship
ExCeL London, one of the United Kingdom’s largest and most advanced venues, 
was packed to its revised maximum capacity of 15,000 for the God Loves You Tour. Thousands more were turned away due to safety limits, though they stayed outside singing and clapping in remarkable unity rather than protest disappointment and frustration. Inside, worshippers praised together in a moment that reflected the city’s deep hunger for hope and change.
Artists and Preachers Elevate the Experience
The night’s worship was led by Grammy-winning gospel powerhouse CeCe Winans and worship legend Michael W. Smith, alongside Christian band The Afters. Their music set the tone for Graham’s passionate gospel message. The artists created an atmosphere that was deeply moving, encouraging hearts to open to the gospel’s call. Franklin Graham himself brought an impassioned sermon, referencing modern conflicts and fear sweeping the world, from Ukraine to the Middle East and even tensions closer to London’s communities.
The Message and Mission Behind the Tour
Franklin Graham’s goal with the God Loves You Tour in London was clear: to share the hope of Christ in a world weighed down by wars, rising costs, and social anxiety. Partnering with more than 550 churches across London, Graham emphasized that Jesus Christ is the answer to humanity’s sense of desperation and dread. He reminded those present that the world is, as many fear, one step closer to Armageddon — but that there is a Savior whose promises are unbreakable.
In the days before the event, more than 2,000 young believers attended Pursuit, a BGEA youth series designed to strengthen the next generation’s faith. Franklin Graham sees these gatherings as vital to equipping youth for times of trouble, helping them stay anchored in their identity in Christ.
A Hopeful Takeaway in Troubled Times
At a time when violence, war, and hopelessness seem to surround so many — whether in Ukraine, Gaza, Syria, southern Californiaor even London’s own city streets — Franklin Graham’s message is a beacon of light. Hundreds of people responded to his call to faith that night, including a 16-year-old girl who proclaimed, “Everybody is hungry for God in my generation right now, and He is moving.”
The event showed that the power of worship, the power of community, and the power of Christ still break through even in an era of devastating news and fear. It is an invitation for every troubled heart to consider Jesus’ words as a source of hope in a troubled world, to stand together in unity and faith when everything else feels broken.
May the God Loves You Tour continue to be a living testimony of the unstoppable hope, love, and peace that faith in Jesus can bring — and a call to remember that even in uncertainty, God is faithful.
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