In this sermon "Choose God above All Else," Billy Graham emphasizes that every individual must make a fundamental, conscious decision to serve the one true God rather than the "gods" of the world. He uses the biblical story of Joshua challenging the Israelites to choose whom they would serve as the central theme. 

Graham reminds his audience that while God gives every person free will to choose, there are eternal consequences. He references the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who chose God over a king's threat and were miraculously protected in the fiery furnace. Their story illustrates that choosing God over earthly powers brings God's presence and protection. In contrast, choosing against God leads to judgment and death.