Billy Graham in his classic 1972 sermon, "Getting a Piece of the Rock," He warns against the fleeting and unsatisfying nature of worldly pursuits like money, fame, and possessions. Drawing on the biblical idea of God as a "Rock" and worldly idols as lesser "rocks," he shares how people can find lasting peace and purpose through faith in Jesus Christ. The sermon was delivered in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. 

The false promise of worldly satisfaction: Graham highlights how the endless chase for wealth, status, and material goods leaves people feeling empty. He contrasts these fleeting things with the enduring stability offered by faith in God.
A contrast between rocks: The sermon draws on Deuteronomy 32:31, which states, "For their rock is not our rock". Graham explains that while people put their trust in temporary, man-made "rocks," believers find their strength in the one true God, an immovable and everlasting source of strength.

The decisive choice: The message calls on individuals to make a conscious decision to commit their lives to God, similar to Joshua's appeal to the Israelites. Graham argues that everyone must choose between following God and chasing worldly desires, a decision with eternal consequences.

The path to true peace: To find lasting peace, one must abandon rebellion against God and yield their life to him, asking for forgiveness through the cross of Christ. For those who make this choice, Graham promises a new life filled with true purpose, joy, and peace.