Exactly what does that mean? I would say that means we give our best in all our life, we trust God, and we treat people with love. If you love people and encourage them you are doing the Lord's work
Notice when he was asked how he prepares his sermons, he said “I” figure out what “I” want to talk about. Most pastors will pray first and ask God what HE wants me to preach about.
ElSpewtardo I agree with that. Not enough of Fear of the Lord in these type of mega church sermons. We miss the fact that Jesus IS the judge yet we don’t say His name enough. Biblical preaching (more like teaching) is best.
Grew up at Lakewood Church and honestly this church holds some of the most amazing people. Critics will say this and that, but that’s why they are where they are. Joel’s leadership under God has produced so much great fruit and it cannot be denied. But I guess those who know, know.
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world-the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life-is not of the Father but is of the world.” I John 2:15-16 NKJV
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth. Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment. Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God. People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy. I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house. God bless.
@@utoobfan7203 well by Joel's Actions saying that he did not know what it meant to be saved and you don't have to be saved to go to Heaven, he is leading people astray. Do you know what God said about leading his people astray.. 🤔 Well I have to say no more his actions speak louder than words. All he preaches about its prosperity, not salvation. Get out of here with that, Joe ha's use the name of Jesus to profit off of and it is pitiful. All we can do is pray for him. God tells us "Buy the fruit of their spirit they will be known". IMHO Joel has sum soul searching as most of these big money pastors with all the money coming in it is temptation. And temptation, once conceived turns into lust which manifest into sin. #Facts
He is giving sugar instead of teaching the truth in love and when the world loves you don’t rejoice because the world hated Jesus why would they love you. I pray that God touches his heart and reveals himself to Him, because that’s a lot of souls that will be lost if he doesn’t share the truth along with the encouragement.
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth. Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment. Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God. People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy. I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house. God bless.
He seems to b detached from the deep meaning of the scriptures which the Holy Spirit teaches.He keeps referring to himself:" I can't understand it all"I feel that I have experienced God". There's something that's totally off.
In compassion, I say...we truely need to pray for him and his family ...that God will bring truth..breaks my heart...deception is going on in their lives....tears for him.
Joel is not comfortable being interviewed. He is not able to Express himself on the spur of the moment. He is humble and knows to keep guard on his flesh. He and his staff pray for wisdom to put God first.
@@g.m.c.6606 how wasn't he able to answer the questions not believe, he suppose to took Larry to the scripture. He couldn't even answer how God deals with all of us. God is omnipresent! How simple is that. No he can' t make us read our bible, but as he stated he is a pastor, which is one of the gifts from God, therefore when God gives us a gift he equips us to use that gift in saving souls. Was it his Hob to convince Larry to follow the Lord no, but it is his job to let someone like Larry know that he was sure of the "God" he served and how people of the world view him was a myth. Either Larry is not a believer of he is a believer and want to see where Hole stood with God, either way he made a foil out of him.
@@g.m.c.6606 the bible tells us to guard our hearts with the scriptures, therefore every question he answered was suppose to be supported with a passage from the scripture.
@@wjmckay1946 No, he isn’t humble at all, he just pray a gospel that satisfies the lister, a gospel that tell people how they are going to get rich if they listen to him or go to his church, Joel and his family needs a lot of prayer, I recommend you to listen to Paul Washer, he preaches the true gospel of Jesus Christ, not how to feel better, but how to go to heaven.
He’s for “everybody?” I know Jesus didn’t discriminate and that he ate with sinners, but he also taught those who continued to live in darkness to move away from darkness and into light. Jesus is the light, and he taught by example.
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth. Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment. Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God. People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy. I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house. God bless.
Bro. Joel's sermons helped me so much when I was sick, & it looked like I wasn't going to make it. I had been a Christian for a long time. I used to think it was my job to tear down other Christians because they were different than me. That kind of critical Christianity won't help you when you when you're critically sick & not expected to live. Only a message of love will rescue you. Joel's sermons helped me pull thru. 8 yrs. later, I well & healthy. Joel's sermons helped me to love other Christians. Now, I'm ashamed of attacking other Christians. I thought I knew it all, but I was a fool. I'll always love bro. Joel.
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth. Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment. Jesus was the only righteous man among all, he could’ve told everyone their nasty sins but Jesus spoke down to the Pharisees(with their righteous indignation(hypocrites)) and he blessed the rest of us! Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God. People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy. I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house. God bless.
Joel preaches to an audience who wants to hear what they want to hear and that's what he feeds off of. He doesn't want to offend anybody so his teachings are based on happiness and reaching your dreams; he needs to touch more on subjects that hit hard and hit home.
so much criticism and hatred for Joel in the comments this worst critics are other Christians, bar-none I think he is find doing what he does, God can be his judge. he preaches a positive message, can't ask for much more
This guy always preaches what he thinks and feels and not what scripture says.He doesn't quote scripture when he preaches.He is a motivational speaker not a preacher.He has a large following because he is telling people what they want to hear and not what is truth.
Why are people hating on him ? He tries his best to help people by motivating them and obviously nobody knows the answers to all questions. What I appreciate is that he is more open minded and inclusive than other pastors I know.
You answered your own question. He's a motivational speaker, not a pastor. Jesus Christ was not open-minded and inclusive. His message was not inviting. He said "I am God, I am the truth. Repent and follow Me or you will perish in the lake of fire." Being God, He knew more than anyone how dire the situation was. He preached true repentance. Joel Osteen does not. That's why he is so despised by true born-again Christians.
@@ryansimmons7738 through love and kindness I have drawn thee God says in the Bible no one knows who's going to get in heaven some you think will be there won't be there and if you come off to people as offensive you cannot draw them towards Christ and even being defensive the choice is ours and I'm sure God has given many the right words and the right preachers before Joel's team even makes these statements they've already heard and for one who's hearing he's very kind and he would draw you toward him and with the right teachings after you've been drawn to Christ you can learn the rest through other measures and preachers and methods and the Bible itself is the best teacher. Leave Joel alone
I love Joel Osteens ministry he brings me to tears a lot and melts my icey heart at times. He may not have all of the perfect answers or words but he is kind that's the Bible describes through love and kindness I have drawn thee and I believe that he uses Joel osteen's kindness and love toward others to draw them closer to Christ and the rest God will do himself some plant some water than some increase Joel Osteen can't do it all but he is loving and kind to draw you to Christ and we also have the Bible where we can help ourselves he is not the answer for it all but he is One of God's representatives I believe and he can't have all of the answers you are looking for he is just trying to please everyone is the only wrong answer he is giving. You can't be a people pleaser. Why do everyone seek to pick him apart because he seemingly to be so perfect I believe
@@boldbeautiful2040 the same bible also rightfully says "it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to be welcomed into the Kingdom of God."
He’s a professional positivity spin doctor. If he’s knowledgeable about anything, it’s how to deflect “negativity” and spin it to a positive. Not a bad thing but gullible people shouldn’t be so fooled to profess their faith in a biblical neophyte
If one needs motivation, Joel is the best option, but if they need a biblical sermon, a sermon of repentance and faith, a sermon about Jesus, I don't think he's a good choice. His motivations are good for our normal everyday life, but not our Christian life. Christianity includes both messages on how you live your life here, and how to focus on the life after. But Joel focusing on one, he's a motivation speaker. So he should clarify his followers and church members about that🙏
How you know what Joel is doing? Come on, J.. He does talks about Bible.. listen to his preaching shows. He talk about to be successful Like David, prosper like Abraham, to follow scripture and be after this life in Heaven with Jesus.
@@artgallery7376 we know what he teaches .. any who “doesn’t know” shouldn’t uphold or teach the word of God who all who came before us died gruesome deaths over. Peter, Polycarp etc didn’t say “idk” when they was asked about the gospel they was preaching
@@deandreross4745 Who said " idk "? Nobody says " Idk ". I look at people by their actions; if they preach how Jesus preaching then I'll support and respect them, if not - then not. Joel preaches biblically - so his okay. As humans we have no right to beat people up with our words and judgement.. we see someone doing good things and follows the scripture then we need to respect that person and show that person love, my friend. I'm hugging you and I'm very glad that you're following Jesus, my dear friend. I see you saying good biblical words - so I respect you very much.
Because he's a feel good preacher. He specifically dosen't want to offend anyone. God's word Offends and pierces like a two edged sword. Jesus Christ the solid ROCK I stand all other ground is sinking sand. He never tells the story of the cross because people would be convicted of their sins and repent. But, most would leave. 30+ thousand in his church most wealthy and don't even know Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior.
When asked about his "sermon/speeches" he says he writes out what he wants to talk about...not even one does he ask what God wants to say to His church? It is not your church Joel!!!!
"I believe..." , "I feel...", I just think that..." ??? Can he just say what the Bible says, which is the truth and the only truth; NOT what he believes, feels, thinks!!! You're supposed to preach the Word of GOD Joel!
Well, Christ is revealed to us through the Bible. Not all that's in it is God's Word, but God's Word is in it. And every scripture is for our teaching, whether we learn from the lives others written about in it.
You don't quote the scriptures to a atheist, you have to understand them, make common sense and get them to reason with you. Refer to the bible on how Jesus spoke to the pharises who were even religious people.
An example of a person using their full potential. Anybody else who thinks otherwise, perhaps it's your duty to fill the void. We are all pieces to a greater puzzle in this world, no one person can correct it, but if each individual using their talents and reaching their potential towards a great cause, we would get there. It's not so much what are other people doing, it's what the individual does. Be blessed everyone!
I love joel because he understands that the truth is secondary to how we feel on a day to day basis. If you’re looking for truth Christianity is not it. It’s full of contradictions and logical anomalies. Theologians treat the Bible like a legal document always attempting to reconcile their cognitive dissonance around its many inconsistencies. There is a great quote ‘I’ve given up my search for truth and am now looking for a good fantasy’. That’s what this is. It’s a helpful psychological tool that uses the fantasy of god and the Bible as a means to uplift and stay on a positive frequency. And there is nothing wrong with that. Anything else is superstition and superstition is veiled in darkness
@@melissafigueroa4343 I was just trying to prove a point. There will be false prophets in the last days. Over the next 10 years there's going to be lots of the evangelist types getting exposed.
If one needs motivation, Joel is the best option, but if they need a biblical sermon, a sermon of repentance and faith, a sermon about Jesus, I don't think he's a good choice. His motivations are good for our normal everyday life, but not our Christian life. Christianity includes both messages on how you live your life here, and how to focus on the life after. But Joel focusing on one, he's a motivation speaker. So he should clarify his followers and church members about that🙏
I mean, well, I suppose, I guess, I mean I think I believe, I might understand, i don't know. Give us preachers that KNOW the truth! That aren't afraid!
@@shawndecker426 you need to do you research and look up the definition of “false prophet”.you should watch his services you could really grow from it with your negative thoughts of others
@@Frankensteims Have you heard this man? Read all of this: He ignores 3/4s of the new testament, including Jesus' teaching on how we will be persecuted for our faith, he ignores how we must DENY OURSELVES, not build ourselves up with false senses of power, we must take up our cross and follow Christ. Osteen teaches the prosperity gospel, which is completely false, stating if you turn to God he'll get you out of suffering and cause you to grow wealthy. NO! Jesus said count the cost of choosing him, as we will be HATED by the world for his name sake! I know what false teacher is, and anyone who actually reads their Bible knows it as well. Joel Osteen is a false teacher who gives false hope to people.
"The most watched inspirational figure in America"... People, THIS IS AN IMPOSTOR!!!!! How can a pastor be perfectly fine with the fact that he doesn't preach going scripture by scripture, and even worse, not mention JESUS (YESHUA), the NAME ABOVE ALL NAME, in a 27:54 long video??? What about when he was asked about the 3 things he would bring on a deserted island, and answered his wife and his 2 children, but didn't even think about the Bible? Or again, when Larry King asks him if he believes we'll go up to the sky, and he simply ignores the question by saying that he "believes heaven is a physical place and that he does believe it's up"... But if this guy knew the word of God, here is what he could refer to... Mark 12:25 --> For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. SO YES, WE DO RISE AFTER DEATH!!!!! Hosea 4:6 --> My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. This whole video is so ridiculous, but from 24:00 to 24:35 it just goes downhill... It simply proves that he is what we call a LIFE COACH, or an inspirational speaker!
I have so much to say but I agree. did he just say we want to be poor? to be humble listen no one wants to be poor but every sereocmentance has meaning and the Lord will use that time for something great
Joel is a motivational speaker . His success stems from the fact that he welcomes everyone. Whether he himself is a believer? No one knows. His wife, Victoria, has been involved in punching a stewardess on a plane. She is quite mean and holds her head very high. Joel has charisma. However, during a heavy storm he did not open the doors of his church to help survivors.
Joel is all class. I wish I would've seen this sooner. I love how humble he is and his tone is even and confident. He doesn't back down, but he isn't offended or defensive.
Joel is a wishy washy Bad Shepherd…he was too evasive standing up forJesus. As he admitted, he doesn’t understand the Bible that much …is there a genuine preacher who doesn’t study the Bible??
Hi @Kym Welton He's not a true man of God, Joel is not allowing the Holy Spirit to lead him. Please stay away from his sermon! He doesn't stay what God teaches. Please pick up the Bible and know God for your self.
Pretty eye-opening. First of all, I think he just doesn't want to offend. Him not wanting to preach the bad with the good is a problem. I like him and before I became more versed in the Bible, he was a great listen. He needed to be stronger here as I really believe that Larry made agnotism more relevant. Joel, when he asked you about heaven why did you not say Jesus is the way the truth and the life and no one goes to heaven but through him. Preach the gospel when you have the chance. Sigh.
Joel is a heretic. He does not preach the true Gospel, where Jesus came to save us from our sins. He preaches that God will give us health and wealth and uses a little Christenese. He is so far removed from the truth
He didnt seemd too jazzed about sharing the Gospel with this self professing agnostic WHO IS ASKING QUESTIONS. He admitted it's basically tell the people what they wanna hear. And what do ya know, people like it.
It bothers me he doesnt speak about Jesus, he talks about God, most religions have a god they worship but Christians put their faith and trust in Jesus, joel should not exclude Christ!
Sultan If he did you all would dismiss him anyway and say “another pastor preaching”. Everybody just hate successful people Bruh! It’s disgusting. I like the fact that a Christian is successful. I strive for that. Joel I salute you Brother!!!!! I’m not a follower of yours but I am a Christian and run into the critics. We call him HATERS in the hood Joel😂 Do your thing Brother. This is the only thing.... never put money over your morality or make it a God because its not. Put God First again America. We need him more than ever.
I have studied scripture for many years and God through Joel has opened my understanding for a number of things that had been unclear. At EVERY service Joel gives an invitation for any and all to repent and accept Christ Jesus. He is one of the most faith based (NOT prosperity based as his many critic say) preachers I have ever heard. Jesus said love one another and don't judge each other and Joel certainly is a great example that.
Joel Osteen is clearly a man after God's own heart. He cannot and will not be made ashamed. God is his defender. God bless you and your family continuously Joel.
No, David was a man after God's own heart. David was not afraid to stand for God against the giant. he told the giant who his God was and who the victory belonged to. And what does this man Joel do? He gives nothing but sugar cake after sugar cake. Too much sugar can make you sick. There are too many people that walk away from his show that I have spoken to personally that start talking like him and saying "Oh you know there is no difference in the Muslim and the Christian, and we will all go to Heaven together......wrong. Show me the scriptures. The scriptures say there is a Broad way and a Narrow way. Joel is leading the broad way at this point. Where is the conviction, where is Hellfire preaching, where is the preaching against false doctrine, where is the guts, where is the single Glory To God? With Joel, there is NONE. He is a self-loving, compromising jellyfish that will squirm before the presence of the Lord in stern Judgement. God cannot bless false doctrine.
Osteen, it seems to me he needs to seek God , when Larry ask him how he gets his message he centered on himself, doesn't he listens to the Holy Spirit in order to know what the spirit of God wants his people to know?
Real talk, my grandma had a copy of your best life now, and i just opened it and started reading it and now i read all the time, it was like a spiritual boost Thank You Joel
This guy is a devil, a false prophet, and draws a multitude of people after him because he smiles and tell them what they want to hear, who doesn't stand on nothing. People who don't bother to read the bible love having itching ears and don't care what the bible says are the ones following these devils straight thell.
At 12:38 Joel Osteen declares that he never doubts his faith. That statement alone would disqualify him from any intelligent discussion of religion. Doubt is one of our most valuable assets in this world and acts as a light in areas of uncertainty.
If faith is given to us by Christ and we are saved by grace through that faith how can we doubt our faith. That means doubting Christ. I can never do that.
The same people who condemn God's wealthy helpers are the same people who would have condemned Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David , Solomon and Job. Why did God richly bless these men , If God prefers them to be poor? I wonder if those same people prevent themselves from having anything nice because they'd rather give to the poor . I wonder if those same people Use their WHOLE stimulus checks on poor people and not themselves. I wonder if any of those people would say if they won the lottery they would give it all away and not keep a single dime for themselves. The very same people that accuse God's wealthy helpers aren't giving the little that they have to the poor, and they aren't impacting anywhere near as much people as Joel Osteen and others. Jesus didn't need wealth because His mind is God's, and He created wealth and riches, So it means nothing to him. His life and purpose was different than ours.. He came here to set us free from bondage and to make us rich in God. Now we ALL can be richly blessed BY FAITH, NOT by WORKS. Because God loved us in our sin, that he saved us from sin. Now our faith makes us right with God. And God chooses whoever he wants to bless. Any Bible reader should know that God is sovereign and he chooses to give and take to everybody. And if God chooses to give much to Joel, then who can sit there and question it! God has mercy on who he chooses to have mercy on and he can bless whoever he chooses to bless. A lot of people's lives I have been changed because of Joel osteen's messages... May God continue to bless him.
God never said in His Word :" Be weak, be ugly, don't believe in my goodness, my wonderful plan for your life, be worried about everything, lose your peace about everything every day..." On contrary He always encourages us, no matter the circumstances, He says:"ask and will be given to you..." You don't have because you don't ask...", He speaks His Shalom into every situation in our life, He always lifts us up and speaks about the perfect victory of Jesus over every sin and curse in our life. He wants us to receive the Exchange that the Blood of Jesus provided for us from any curse into Blessing! It's paid in FULL by God Himself. And this a the way Joel Osteen is trying to encourage us by his teaching. So, all of you so "clever" and judgmental Christians, go first to study God's Word and humble yourself before Him to be able to understand His heart for us. And stop to spit your critics on those who are His children. Stop to act like the Pharisees beacause He really didn't like them even back then.
PREACH SISTER,, thanks for the great info Maria. I would like to kindly remind you too that your unbelieving ancestors. you relatives now or your parents and your infants or aborted babies that have not received Christ and died with their original sin. they are happily in HELL right now, being fried day and night where the worm does not die. you probably too if you are not strong in your faith. BUT do not worry, it only last forever. God Bless. Stay strong Read more
There's just something I'd like to know here..... In the Bible, Paul mentions a number of gifts that Christians might possess and one of them is, "if you have the gift to encourage others, be encouraging" (Romans 12:8) And Joel Osteen's messages are very encouraging. And his messages are based on the Bible. So is it possible that her isn't a false teacher, but instead a Christian with the gift of being able to encourage others?
Encouraging for what though? Monetary wealth? I'll have to read Romans 12:8 in full context again and see if that's what he's referring to. I doubt it.
Joel knows what King is trying to do- bait him into conflict- it’s his job - but Joel refuses - it’s like a game of chess- Joel is happy and enjoying himself because he knows he can’t lose this GamE , God is with him and as a follower of Jesus he does what Jesus didQuote from scripture for all you critics who say he doesn’t know the Bible it’s because none of you have otherwise you would recognise God’s Word “ And He answered them not a word “ Also Joel says he doesn’t know because no one knows everything “Trust in the Lord with ALL YOUR HEART, LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING “ Bible clearly says we don’t lean on our own understanding because we’re not god. We didn’t create the universe, we don’t know how everything functions. DDAH however it’s good that you ask, but Bible says “seek and you shall find “ that’s something for you to do and not expect to be spoon fed.
I watched Joel Osteen the whole 2015 through to 2016... and his sermons became synonymous and routine...same message, live right, have a right attitude...be happy, be a good human being.. that's it. You won't get nothing apart from that.. whether religious or not.
Psalm 91 (personalized) 1 Because I dwell in the shelter of the Most High, I will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “ He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely He will save me from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover me with his feathers and under his wings I will find refuge; his faithfulness will be my shield 5 I will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day. 6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. 7 A thousand may fall at my side, ten thousand at my right hand, but it will not come near me (or my family). 8 I will only observe with my eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. 9 If I say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and I make the Most High my dwelling, 10 No harm will overtake me, no disaster will come near my tent. 11For he will command his angels concerning me to guard me in all my ways. 12 They will lift me up in their hands, so that I will not strike my foot against a stone, 13 I will tread on the lion and the cobra; I will trample the great lion and the serpent. 14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.
Why is he rich you ask? Well when you share even a little bit of the word, God pay's huge dividends, Don't hate the player, Hate the Game. I don't care how much money he has in the bank, I feel good when I watch, I say my prayers and thats the way I live. Just remember hating gives you wrinkles.
He repeats, "It's my belief" over and over! it's about what the Lord says in His Word, not what you think Joel! You had the chance to tell the truth of God's word to an agnostic, looking for the truth, and now he has passed on. You will regret that someday, when you stand before God.
It is true, Joel admits he never went to bible school. So I agree Joel's Sunday sermons are designed to give people hope. However if you listen to Lakewood's weekly bible studies it is very orthodox.
@@patrickc3419 he never went to bible college, but he is an encourager. Joel after every sermon tells his audience to go attend a good bible believing church. The Lord must use Joel since he has the largest church in America. We don't need haters in church we need people who care about people that's how you win people to Jesus.
@@e.a.p3174 Lakewood is not a church, it is a social arena, point number one. Lastly, it it the largest building of its kind in the nation because he says what people want to hear not what they need to hear. 1 Corinthians 1 says the the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, Matthew 10:22 records Jesus promising that believers will be hated for his name’s sake. If he preached the Gospel, which by nature wounds prideful hearts, he would be hated. We are not promised a healthy, happy, successful life. Osteen has zero preaching of the doctrines of grace, of the depravity of man, of the nature of sin, or that we are saved by grace alone by faith alone in Christ alone. John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, Paul Washer, Conrad Mbewe, Steve Lawson, Alistair Begg, Sinclair Ferguson, Jeff Durbin are pastors. Joel Osteen is not a pastor, nor is he a Christian. He needs to repent, turn to Christ and live.
“The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear” (2 Timothy 4:3). Itching ears is used to ,
“ Reach Your Dreams, I Say What I Feel, I Figure Out WHAT I want to say “ “ You don’t have to be religious to read my book 14:00 “The scripture gets confusing I don’t understand it” 16:54 “I’m NOT trying to Explain SCRIPTURE “
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth. Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment. Jesus was the only righteous man among all, he could’ve told everyone their nasty sins but Jesus spoke down to the Pharisees(with their righteous indignation(hypocrites)) and he blessed the rest of us! Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God. People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy. I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house. God bless.
I don’t think so. However, you can have all the “faith” & “hope” in the earth BUT without Jesus, it’s nothing. In this interview Joel rarely gave God the credit God unequivocally deserves. Joel took credit for most of his success. That’s just not Biblical.
I watch his Sermons everyday. Hes one of the best Pastors Ive ever seen. His profound message of Love goes way beyond this world of materialism and religious dogma.
Larry asked him how did he grow his church after his dad died. He mentions nothing about the grace of God blessing him. This man is all about the $$. He picks and chooses what is good for his pocket book to preach on. Joel you have made millions and millions but guess what ,at the end of your days it all stays here.
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth. Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment. Jesus was the only righteous man among all, he could’ve told everyone their nasty sins but Jesus spoke down to the Pharisees(with their righteous indignation(hypocrites)) and he blessed the rest of us! Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God. People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy. I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house. God bless.
He’s not going to be bated into conflict, he’s a lot smarter than that. That’s why he’s peaceful, happy, healthy, special and rich. Just how God wants us all to be.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏yes!!
Larry, your question or statement is beautiful..." There's no one up there". ... That's totally reasonable in my mind, honest, and legit right! I have a 4 year old boy and teen girls . My toddler just accepts that his dead animals, friends, family etc .. are with God and he talks about God without question. I.. on the other hand have worked the streets, yadada like most adults, and can attest to questioning. The best reasoning i 3ver heard.... dont you want a friend that you may not see very often but you know without a doubt they are there for you ... Jesus wants the same... if he just gave everyone salvation in an envelope, it wouldn't be very fulfilling to him. He wants to see some faith when it seems impossible to believe. And in that faith, he wil, in retur, share the impossible he has to share
A Wolfe in sheep's clothing, most mega church preachers are false prophets in their own sense. Where they do not have an altar call, no more are they not preaching on salvation and forgiveness they are preaching on how to be prosperous. the Lord said that, He (jesus) came so we would have life but have life more abundant. I do not need Joel Olsteen to assure me that God is gonna take care of me, as the Lord said I will provide God has done professed and confessed that we will be prosperous through Him. 💯
Be careful, as God said you 'shouldn't judge' and it is for a reason. Cos, even in this video, Joel talked about forgiveness. Yet you criticized him about it? You could dispute what Joel says; especially if it goes against the scriptures or Jesus' teachings, but don't judge him.
@@ugoboss6898 the Bible tells us to judge by the fruit of the spirit; In his case all his spirit is talking about is Prosperity, Prosperity, Prosperity, he should be teaching salvation, any Pastor should know that,as that is the first thing you teach your congregation. I have not one time heard him preach on salvation. WHY? By his own admittance he don't know what salvation is that's why I say what I say its the TRUTH. There's plenty videos out there with people asking him, his thoughts and opinions on Being saved (and/or born again), his answer was you do not have to be born again to go to heaven those are his words. He dont know what being born again is and he don't even know what that means. The fruit that this man Bears has spoiled. Because I, am here to tell you now if you think, that you can get to heaven without having Jesus, in your heart,and asking him and confessing with your mouth,"that he is your personal savior and Heavenly GOD knowing this with your heart, being true to him asking for forgiveness on a daily and you will go to heaven. If you think COVID is bad wait till the Rapture of the church! Ppl will be literally be lost beyond belif.
@@Cwyte2oh5 , like I wrote earlier... it is for God to judge. What this Matthew 7 vs 15 - 20 says; is to watch out and be careful. (Not for you to Judge them). God will at verse 19. 'cut them down' (and judge them). Hence, it is not your job. Luke 6 vs 37 says you shouldn't judge, so you won't be judged yourself. Or are you a Pharisee? Nor do you choose and pick which of the scriptures to obey?
@@ugoboss6898 Like I say go back And read you a king James version Bible. Mathew 7:16 ye shall know them by their fruits... Actions speak louder than words my friend. God bless you
Notice this false charlatan always says "the scripture says" yet he never names any verses, books or numbers...He does not know the Bible...He is not even trained in theology....
Going to seminary these days leads to false gospel. And its unbiblical. You dont need some supposed scholar to teach you the bible you need a bible and the holy spirit and fellowship with real born again believers.
Jesus Said to Repent and do no violence to thy neighbor. Jesus Commands All to Love thy neighbor as thyself, if thy enemy is thirsty give him drink, if thy enemy needs clothing or home give him these things. People need Jesus!!!
I dont understand. Why people say that joel is a fake, what he preaches is for good, he is rich but he knows thst he cant take his money to the grave, what i dont like most about the church is judgemental people, joel do what u do i know ur sermons touch many people, but man u do have to start preaching the word more subjects that hit close to home, learnt alot from joel he a good man
+Damien Burns When did you hear Josel Osteen preached about the Wrath of God ? Joel is not a preacher , he only speaks what people want to hear . What book he wrote ? Not even a Christian book but it is all about how people live life to the full . He is a pleaser of man and not God . Have you heard what his wife said to his congregation ? V Osteen said - When we obey God we are doing it for God , i mean that is one way to look at it , we are doing it for ourselves because God takes pleasure when we are happy . yaaaks !!! lover of oneself is what she teaches ? hello?
+SuperDahlee 1 Corinthians 6:1 "Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?" In a simillar way, whatever issues we have with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, let's do our best not to share this on secular platforms - where those who oppose our faith will continue to mock us etc. Instead, let's put whatever issue we have detected before our Eternal Father - knowing fully well that He has heard us and will answer us in perfect accordance with His will for Mr Joel Osteen's life. What a Mighty God we serve! :) #JesusChristIsLord
John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you that you love one another: Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 1 Corinthians 6:1 "Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?" In a simillar way, whatever issues we have with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, let's do our best not to share this on secular platforms - where those who oppose our faith will continue to mock us etc. Instead, let's put whatever issue we have detected before our Eternal Father - knowing fully well that He has heard us and will answer us in perfect accordance with His will for Mr Joel Osteen's life. What a Mighty God we serve! :) #JesusChristIsLord
I used to like Joel Osteen, but I can't anymore its not because I am judgemental but because I care more about the truth then my feelings..its hard..to see how Joel can be bad man epsically when your don't have discernment. You say that people who don't like him are judgemental, let me ask you why are you making a judgement as well? Its human nature to make a judgement about everything ..its only wrong when people do not allow the truth to open their eyes rather then feelings get in the way. Judgement as defined by oxford dictionary is the ability to make sound decisions. The problem is not criticism..the problem too many Christians have forgotten that if your a friend of the world your an enemy of God (James 4:4, John 15:9,1 John 2:16) compare Jesus ministry with Joel Osteens ..they are both entirely the opposite..I know this may sound harsh as Proverbs 27:5 states it is better to openly rebuke (or explain or correct) then hidden love (or concern). Jesus warned that on judgement day many will say "Lord, Lord did we not prophesy in thy name and cast out demons in thy name, and do many great things in thy name?" but Jesus will tell them "Away from me you who practise lawlessness, I never knew you!" (Matthew 7:23). In Proverbs 14:12 & 16:25 it warns us " THERE IS A WAY THAT SEEMS RIGHT TO PERSON BUT IN THE END IT LEADS TO DEATH"..I beg you ..please check the foundation of Joel Osteen ministry to see how far he can pass the test of authenticity in biblical standards and get off the path of destruction before its too late... time is running out.
Damien Burns what he said in this interview is not good. For instance he claimed all people are good which is very untrue because the Bible teaches we are all wicked sinners that need a savior. If we are good, we do not need a savior and that makes God a liar.
+Simon wachira Hi Simon. Osteen won't quote the Scriptures because the Scriptures will prove him to be a liar, a fraud, a devil, a wolf in sheep's clothing, one who savages the sheep of Christ, a hypocrite, a whitewashed tomb. Jesus would agree. Osteen is a modern-day Pharisee and is doomed to hell, unless he repents. It's about time the ordinary believer in Jesus spoke out and challenged these evil men and their smooth words.
He didn’t wanna preach until he saw how much money could be made being a motivational speaker masked as a Christian! Tell em what they wanna hear, tell em how wonderful they are, how you will be rich and healthy! Easy pickins man. Shooting fish in a barrel
he does not even know the Bible he lives a non Godly life with his riches go read the Bible it tells you how to spend all that money as he lives in a life of riches and he does not talk about sin and he writes books on self help with not even the word of God on the front cover I could go on you know please don't get me started.
he does not even know the Bible he lives a non Godly life with his riches go read the Bible it tells you how to spend all that money as he lives in a life of riches and he does not talk about sin and he writes books on self help with not even the word of God on the front cover I could go on you know please don't get me started.
Thalia Kostantenea Oh then you are well placed to get started and say you are Christian? I think engines are things which get easily started not someone who is a good christian! Do you live with him? Have you seen with your own eyes? How can you judge then?All you are doing is stating from heresay???? oh? Are you even allow to judge as a Christian as it is CLEARLY said : DO NOT JUDGE as you will be judged with the same measure you are judging?? Then let me do so! You are here doing your little mean job of slandering and judging! You are a total shame for Christian community! When God ask us NOT TO JUDGE yet you are here as an internet wicked troll and saying you are a christian???? Go and start yourself elsewhere and stop calling yourself Christian!!! Let me have a good laugh about how you are declaring yourself a good Christan and spitting on your neighbour! We should clean jesus's kingdom of people who act like Pharisees, telling they are cleaner and better person than others!!! lol
"I like to have a big wide net". Joel Osteen Matt 7:13 "For the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction and there are many who enter through it."
He ACTUALLY makes his MILLIONS by selling his MOTIVATIONAL books. Are they Bible based? Hmm.. maybe in the same way that Barack Hussein Obama based his slogans "Change We CAN Believe In" & "YES, WE CAN!" on a belief system rather than basing it on concrete campaign promises.
I really want to listen the three gospel of Jesus Christ, I recommend you Paul Washer, about Joel he needs our prayers because he’s not a man of woman.
He says “I don’t want to die now”. To live is Christ, yes. But to die is gain! I’d love to be with the Lord now, but if I am to live- then more fruitful labor for me as Paul stated.
"Die to self, take up your cross and follow me." ~Jesus Christ
sounds gay
Amen sis
That looks different for everyone and only God knows your heart.
Exactly what does that mean? I would say that means we give our best in all our life, we trust God, and we treat people with love. If you love people and encourage them you are doing the Lord's work
So how are you doing that?
This is not a preacher of the gospel of Christ. This a motivational speaker.
Isn't Jesus christ a motivational speaker?
You are so right
@@lebogangmosupi3297 No.
Exactly! Not a Pastor at all!
He definitely not a preacher. Imagine if he preached the word of God. How many people who would be delivered and set free from sin.
Notice when he was asked how he prepares his sermons, he said “I” figure out what “I” want to talk about. Most pastors will pray first and ask God what HE wants me to preach about.
Mark I think that’s implied. His sermons require a lot of reflection of the scripture’s teaching, therefore prayer and a foresight of later teachings
At least he´s honest. All these psychos who claim to know gods will... would scare me more.
@@Kevin-nr9hp Haev you even listened to his sermons? There´s virtually nothing Biblical in them.
ElSpewtardo I agree with that. Not enough of Fear of the Lord in these type of mega church sermons. We miss the fact that Jesus IS the judge yet we don’t say His name enough.
Biblical preaching (more like teaching) is best.
@@Kevin-nr9hp Amen Brother.
Grew up at Lakewood Church and honestly this church holds some of the most amazing people. Critics will say this and that, but that’s why they are where they are. Joel’s leadership under God has produced so much great fruit and it cannot be denied. But I guess those who know, know.
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world-the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life-is not of the Father but is of the world.”
I John 2:15-16 NKJV
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.
@@dougdollars5290 Interesting and appropriate response.
@@dougdollars5290 the world in John 3:16 is in reference to mankind. The world on the above verse 1John 2:15 is in reference to worldliness.
@@MissAstorDancer the world in John 3:16 is in reference to mankind. The world on the above verse 1John 2:15 is in reference to worldliness.
@@anthea7856 Yes, I realize that!!!
The King of kings will 'interview' joel osteen on Judgment Day !
Jesus : DEPART FROM ME !
He professes that Jesus is his savior and the Son of God. He should be in heaven. He might have an interesting conversation with Jesus as we all will.
You too!! Me too!!
Amen.
Don't judge others.
It's funny How most of his answers starts with "I don't know" and "I don't understand"
False prophet
Just like when they ask him do you know what it means to be born again?? Or Joel do you know what Salvation means??
“Scripture gets real confusing here” no it doesn’t
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth.
Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment.
Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God.
People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy.
I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house.
God bless.
@@utoobfan7203 well by Joel's Actions saying that he did not know what it meant to be saved and you don't have to be saved to go to Heaven, he is leading people astray. Do you know what God said about leading his people astray.. 🤔 Well I have to say no more his actions speak louder than words. All he preaches about its prosperity, not salvation. Get out of here with that, Joe ha's use the name of Jesus to profit off of and it is pitiful. All we can do is pray for him. God tells us "Buy the fruit of their spirit they will be known". IMHO Joel has sum soul searching as most of these big money pastors with all the money coming in it is temptation. And temptation, once conceived turns into lust which manifest into sin. #Facts
He is giving sugar instead of teaching the truth in love and when the world loves you don’t rejoice because the world hated Jesus why would they love you. I pray that God touches his heart and reveals himself to Him, because that’s a lot of souls that will be lost if he doesn’t share the truth along with the encouragement.
So true, too many of them are selling out the gospel for fame
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth.
Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment.
Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God.
People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy.
I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house.
God bless.
He does not mention the name of Jesus
@@utoobfan7203 Joel Osteen is a feel good false teacher.
He seems to b detached from the deep meaning of the scriptures which the Holy Spirit teaches.He keeps referring to himself:" I can't understand it all"I feel that I have experienced God". There's something that's totally off.
In compassion, I say...we truely
need to pray for him and his family ...that God will bring truth..breaks my heart...deception is going on in their lives....tears for him.
Joel is not comfortable being interviewed. He is not able to Express himself on the spur of the moment. He is humble and knows to keep guard on his flesh. He and his staff pray for wisdom to put God first.
@@g.m.c.6606 how wasn't he able to answer the questions not believe, he suppose to took Larry to the scripture. He couldn't even answer how God deals with all of us. God is omnipresent! How simple is that. No he can' t make us read our bible, but as he stated he is a pastor, which is one of the gifts from God, therefore when God gives us a gift he equips us to use that gift in saving souls. Was it his Hob to convince Larry to follow the Lord no, but it is his job to let someone like Larry know that he was sure of the "God" he served and how people of the world view him was a myth. Either Larry is not a believer of he is a believer and want to see where Hole stood with God, either way he made a foil out of him.
@@g.m.c.6606 the bible tells us to guard our hearts with the scriptures, therefore every question he answered was suppose to be supported with a passage from the scripture.
You are so right!!
@@wjmckay1946 No, he isn’t humble at all, he just pray a gospel that satisfies the lister, a gospel that tell people how they are going to get rich if they listen to him or go to his church, Joel and his family needs a lot of prayer, I recommend you to listen to Paul Washer, he preaches the true gospel of Jesus Christ, not how to feel better, but how to go to heaven.
Pray for Him, May he return back to Jesus and do his will.
Don’t think he ever was saved. And, as an apostate, most likely won’t be saved.
Whose to say he doesn't do God will?
Maybe
His teaching says otherwise this is why it’s important to read the word yourself and have discernment 🙏🏾 He tickles ears
@@mrpeanut517 Yeah 1 John 2:19. He's never been saved but we should pray for him otherwise.
I feel like.. I feel like... 🤦♀️ You know.. You know... 🤔
Read your Bible and stand for Christ!
Exactly 😊
Amen! 🙏
🙌❤
Then what are you selling in your book if you don't understand the Bible and can't explain so many things in it?
Awesome comment
اختي المسيحية! انا من مصر و مسيحي. انا مبسوط إني لقيت إخواني المسيحين العرب. جول اوستين رسول كاذب
@@DesperateDawggo21 🌞
Exactly!
If you know the Bible, Joel basis what he says on scripture. In his books he list all the scriptures which back up the things he writes about.
John Macarthur: For men like Joel, Jesus is just a footnote to satisfy his critics.
Like Joel Osteen gives a rip what John MacArthur thinks about him. LOL
@@JewandGreek Osteen is not a Christian. The fact that “his fan base” includes Muslims & atheists should be telling you something.
@@patrickc3419 And Jesus was a friend of tax collectors and sinners.
@@JewandGreek no jesus told them to repent and change their ways
They're both fools
Listening to Joel has picked me up out of the dumps many times.
He’s for “everybody?” I know Jesus didn’t discriminate and that he ate with sinners, but he also taught those who continued to live in darkness to move away from darkness and into light. Jesus is the light, and he taught by example.
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth.
Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment.
Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God.
People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy.
I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house.
God bless.
But Jesus also taught by scripture to. Jesus is the only way to God the Father
Bro. Joel's sermons helped me so much when I was sick, & it looked like I wasn't going to make it. I had been a Christian for a long time. I used to think it was my job to tear down other Christians because they were different than me. That kind of critical Christianity won't help you when you when you're critically sick & not expected to live. Only a message of love will rescue you. Joel's sermons helped me pull thru. 8 yrs. later, I well & healthy. Joel's sermons helped me to love other Christians. Now, I'm ashamed of attacking other Christians. I thought I knew it all, but I was a fool. I'll always love bro. Joel.
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth.
Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment. Jesus was the only righteous man among all, he could’ve told everyone their nasty sins but Jesus spoke down to the Pharisees(with their righteous indignation(hypocrites)) and he blessed the rest of us!
Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God.
People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy.
I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house.
God bless.
@@utoobfan7203 I’m praying 🙏 for you lord open his eyes to the truth
Awesome
Joel preaches to an audience who wants to hear what they want to hear and that's what he feeds off of. He doesn't want to offend anybody so his teachings are based on happiness and reaching your dreams; he needs to touch more on subjects that hit hard and hit home.
Heard his preaching about the blood of Jesus or you're just as uninformed and blindfolded as every one else?
He just wants to sell books. His church was closed to people during the flood
Kaylah U Yesssss !!!!!! @Kaylah U FACZZ. That’s Exactly what I was thinking about. You needed to have this posted in your bio fr.
Hes not a Christian he preaches the secret that comes from Lucifer worshippers.
@@emeraldkwekowe2821 he only preaches the blood to line his pockets. The blood is a tool in the prosperity pastors best life tool box.
so much criticism and hatred for Joel in the comments
this worst critics are other Christians, bar-none
I think he is find doing what he does, God can be his judge.
he preaches a positive message, can't ask for much more
This guy always preaches what he thinks and feels and not what scripture says.He doesn't quote scripture when he preaches.He is a motivational speaker not a preacher.He has a large following because he is telling people what they want to hear and not what is truth.
yeah it should be what God wants, not what Man wants
He's not even worth to be call a motivational speaker, I don't get any motivations from him
Why are people hating on him ? He tries his best to help people by motivating them and obviously nobody knows the answers to all questions. What I appreciate is that he is more open minded and inclusive than other pastors I know.
You answered your own question. He's a motivational speaker, not a pastor. Jesus Christ was not open-minded and inclusive. His message was not inviting. He said "I am God, I am the truth. Repent and follow Me or you will perish in the lake of fire." Being God, He knew more than anyone how dire the situation was. He preached true repentance. Joel Osteen does not. That's why he is so despised by true born-again Christians.
@@ryansimmons7738 through love and kindness I have drawn thee God says in the Bible no one knows who's going to get in heaven some you think will be there won't be there and if you come off to people as offensive you cannot draw them towards Christ and even being defensive the choice is ours and I'm sure God has given many the right words and the right preachers before Joel's team even makes these statements they've already heard and for one who's hearing he's very kind and he would draw you toward him and with the right teachings after you've been drawn to Christ you can learn the rest through other measures and preachers and methods and the Bible itself is the best teacher. Leave Joel alone
I love Joel Osteens ministry he brings me to tears a lot and melts my icey heart at times. He may not have all of the perfect answers or words but he is kind that's the Bible describes through love and kindness I have drawn thee and I believe that he uses Joel osteen's kindness and love toward others to draw them closer to Christ and the rest God will do himself some plant some water than some increase Joel Osteen can't do it all but he is loving and kind to draw you to Christ and we also have the Bible where we can help ourselves he is not the answer for it all but he is One of God's representatives I believe and he can't have all of the answers you are looking for he is just trying to please everyone is the only wrong answer he is giving. You can't be a people pleaser. Why do everyone seek to pick him apart because he seemingly to be so perfect I believe
@@boldbeautiful2040he lives for the world. He has one foot in and one foot out of God's kingdom. He plays both sides. He's lukewarm
@@boldbeautiful2040 the same bible also rightfully says "it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to be welcomed into the Kingdom of God."
In the last day...there will be preacher that will satisfy icthching ear...tell them what they want to hear
Is he a false prophet?
@@joselima8959 yes!! Preaches prosperity gospel
well-done put
He’s a professional positivity spin doctor. If he’s knowledgeable about anything, it’s how to deflect “negativity” and spin it to a positive. Not a bad thing but gullible people shouldn’t be so fooled to profess their faith in a biblical neophyte
If one needs motivation, Joel is the best option, but if they need a biblical sermon, a sermon of repentance and faith, a sermon about Jesus, I don't think he's a good choice. His motivations are good for our normal everyday life, but not our Christian life. Christianity includes both messages on how you live your life here, and how to focus on the life after. But Joel focusing on one, he's a motivation speaker. So he should clarify his followers and church members about that🙏
It sounds like Joel has never even read the Bible... WOW
True
watch his vids
How you know what Joel is doing? Come on, J.. He does talks about Bible.. listen to his preaching shows. He talk about to be successful Like David, prosper like Abraham, to follow scripture and be after this life in Heaven with Jesus.
@@artgallery7376 we know what he teaches .. any who “doesn’t know” shouldn’t uphold or teach the word of God who all who came before us died gruesome deaths over.
Peter, Polycarp etc didn’t say “idk” when they was asked about the gospel they was preaching
@@deandreross4745 Who said " idk "? Nobody says " Idk ". I look at people by their actions; if they preach how Jesus preaching then I'll support and respect them, if not - then not. Joel preaches biblically - so his okay. As humans we have no right to beat people up with our words and judgement.. we see someone doing good things and follows the scripture then we need to respect that person and show that person love, my friend. I'm hugging you and I'm very glad that you're following Jesus, my dear friend. I see you saying good biblical words - so I respect you very much.
Sounds more like a motivational speaker but I’m praying for this man.
The truth will set you free!
Im praying for Larry too 🙏
I’ve always liked JO. I love his preaching style.
“Donate money to me and God will give you prosperity and wealth and health”
Real nice preaching style there.
He has no preaching style. He doesn’t preach you dumb duck!
Because he's a feel good preacher. He specifically dosen't want to offend anyone. God's word Offends and pierces like a two edged sword. Jesus Christ the solid ROCK I stand all other ground is sinking sand. He never tells the story of the cross because people would be convicted of their sins and repent. But, most would leave. 30+ thousand in his church most wealthy and don't even know Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior.
Because the path of Satan seems good
When asked about his "sermon/speeches" he says he writes out what he wants to talk about...not even one does he ask what God wants to say to His church? It is not your church Joel!!!!
Peace Precious true**It's God's Church!!
I do like the way Joel preaches because he doesn't judge or condem people
"I believe..." , "I feel...", I just think that..." ??? Can he just say what the Bible says, which is the truth and the only truth; NOT what he believes, feels, thinks!!! You're supposed to preach the Word of GOD Joel!
The bible is not the word of God, Christ is THE word of God. The bible is writings about the WORD of God, thus scripture.
Ummm???
Well, Christ is revealed to us through the Bible. Not all that's in it is God's Word, but God's Word is in it.
And every scripture is for our teaching, whether we learn from the lives others written about in it.
You don't quote the scriptures to a atheist, you have to understand them, make common sense and get them to reason with you. Refer to the bible on how Jesus spoke to the pharises who were even religious people.
Amen let us pray that he does
An example of a person using their full potential. Anybody else who thinks otherwise, perhaps it's your duty to fill the void. We are all pieces to a greater puzzle in this world, no one person can correct it, but if each individual using their talents and reaching their potential towards a great cause, we would get there. It's not so much what are other people doing, it's what the individual does. Be blessed everyone!
I love joel because he understands that the truth is secondary to how we feel on a day to day basis. If you’re looking for truth Christianity is not it. It’s full of contradictions and logical anomalies. Theologians treat the Bible like a legal document always attempting to reconcile their cognitive dissonance around its many inconsistencies. There is a great quote ‘I’ve given up my search for truth and am now looking for a good fantasy’. That’s what this is. It’s a helpful psychological tool that uses the fantasy of god and the Bible as a means to uplift and stay on a positive frequency. And there is nothing wrong with that. Anything else is superstition and superstition is veiled in darkness
You just confirmed what Olsteen is truly about and it’s not Christianity, although hides behind it.
Develop a personal relationship with Christ our Lord and Savior.
Romans 10:9
Better yet, Acts chapter 2, verse 38
No one can turn me against Joel. He’s the best human being preach I know.
Simply the best,
Better than all the rest,
Better than anyone.
Couldn’t be more water down, Lord May he really have an intervention with you in Jesus name!!!!
Please send more tithe money for my intervention with Jesus.
@@lyndellwilliams2600 Do not be deceived, God will not be mocked whatever you reap you will sow.
@@melissafigueroa4343 Please send more tithe money so I want be deceived.😁
@@lyndellwilliams2600 Get thee behind me devil!!!! I rebuke that spirit of mockery in the name of JesusChrist!!!!!!
@@melissafigueroa4343 I was just trying to prove a point. There will be false prophets in the last days. Over the next 10 years there's going to be lots of the evangelist types getting exposed.
I am so proud to be a social media. follower in this positive man. Honestly is the harder thing ever.❤️❤️❤️🤝🤝🤝🙏🙏🙏
He's not a pastor in the real sense of the word he's a motivational speaker like any other professional motivational speaker
Josue
That's one way of putting it !
He always speak with the bible so he projects the world from a potive perspective
Whatever I jest like him Joel osten
If one needs motivation, Joel is the best option, but if they need a biblical sermon, a sermon of repentance and faith, a sermon about Jesus, I don't think he's a good choice. His motivations are good for our normal everyday life, but not our Christian life. Christianity includes both messages on how you live your life here, and how to focus on the life after. But Joel focusing on one, he's a motivation speaker. So he should clarify his followers and church members about that🙏
One thing that characterises a man filled with the Spirit is a bold and accurate speach..
You have none of that
I mean, well, I suppose, I guess, I mean I think I believe, I might understand, i don't know. Give us preachers that KNOW the truth! That aren't afraid!
Sad to see a religious man talk down on a awesome human being
@@Frankensteims Jesus warns us of false prophets
@@shawndecker426 you need to do you research and look up the definition of “false prophet”.you should watch his services you could really grow from it with your negative thoughts of others
@@Frankensteims Have you heard this man? Read all of this: He ignores 3/4s of the new testament, including Jesus' teaching on how we will be persecuted for our faith, he ignores how we must DENY OURSELVES, not build ourselves up with false senses of power, we must take up our cross and follow Christ. Osteen teaches the prosperity gospel, which is completely false, stating if you turn to God he'll get you out of suffering and cause you to grow wealthy. NO! Jesus said count the cost of choosing him, as we will be HATED by the world for his name sake! I know what false teacher is, and anyone who actually reads their Bible knows it as well. Joel Osteen is a false teacher who gives false hope to people.
What kind of preacher doesn’t preach on salvation? What is the point of having that huge church if you don’t bring anyone to Christ??
"The most watched inspirational figure in America"... People, THIS IS AN IMPOSTOR!!!!!
How can a pastor be perfectly fine with the fact that he doesn't preach going scripture by scripture, and even worse, not mention JESUS (YESHUA), the NAME ABOVE ALL NAME, in a 27:54 long video??? What about when he was asked about the 3 things he would bring on a deserted island, and answered his wife and his 2 children, but didn't even think about the Bible? Or again, when Larry King asks him if he believes we'll go up to the sky, and he simply ignores the question by saying that he "believes heaven is a physical place and that he does believe it's up"... But if this guy knew the word of God, here is what he could refer to... Mark 12:25 --> For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. SO YES, WE DO RISE AFTER DEATH!!!!! Hosea 4:6 --> My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.
This whole video is so ridiculous, but from 24:00 to 24:35 it just goes downhill...
It simply proves that he is what we call a LIFE COACH, or an inspirational speaker!
Amen sister
Victoria Villedrouin GREAT WORD SISTER!!
Victoria Villedrouin amen!
I think he's a motivational speaker who believes in God
Wolves in sheep's clothing
I would be shaking in my boots on judgement day if I was Joel Osteen!
I have so much to say but I agree. did he just say we want to be poor? to be humble listen no one wants to be poor but every sereocmentance has meaning and the Lord will use that time for something great
You was just on another channel saying how he helped you and your husband...
Leigh 83 WHY WOMAN ????
Leigh 83 you’re right he don’t preach as the scripture says
u are right
Joel is a motivational speaker . His success stems from the fact that he welcomes everyone. Whether he himself is a believer? No one knows. His wife, Victoria, has been involved in punching a stewardess on a plane. She is quite mean and holds her head very high. Joel has charisma. However, during a heavy storm he did not open the doors of his church to help survivors.
I'll need more tithe money if you want to come in from the storm out of the rain.😁
@@_Z-MAN_ I'll need more tithe money before I can answer your question.
Motivational speakers are taxed
@@JL_Lux Apparently not.
He's a son of the devil!!
Joel is all class. I wish I would've seen this sooner. I love how humble he is and his tone is even and confident. He doesn't back down, but he isn't offended or defensive.
What interview are you watching
Joel is a wishy washy Bad Shepherd…he was too evasive standing up forJesus. As he admitted, he doesn’t understand the Bible that much …is there a genuine preacher who doesn’t study the Bible??
He is a false teacher.
Joel Osteen is not a Christian. He is biblically unqualified to lead a local church.
Hi @Kym Welton He's not a true man of God, Joel is not allowing the Holy Spirit to lead him. Please stay away from his sermon! He doesn't stay what God teaches. Please pick up the Bible and know God for your self.
Pretty eye-opening. First of all, I think he just doesn't want to offend. Him not wanting to preach the bad with the good is a problem. I like him and before I became more versed in the Bible, he was a great listen.
He needed to be stronger here as I really believe that Larry made agnotism more relevant.
Joel, when he asked you about heaven why did you not say Jesus is the way the truth and the life and no one goes to heaven but through him. Preach the gospel when you have the chance. Sigh.
Joel is a heretic. He does not preach the true Gospel, where Jesus came to save us from our sins. He preaches that God will give us health and wealth and uses a little Christenese.
He is so far removed from the truth
Father Mike
He didnt seemd too jazzed about sharing the Gospel with this self professing agnostic WHO IS ASKING QUESTIONS. He admitted it's basically tell the people what they wanna hear. And what do ya know, people like it.
It bothers me he doesnt speak about Jesus, he talks about God, most religions have a god they worship but Christians put their faith and trust in Jesus, joel should not exclude Christ!
Sultan If he did you all would dismiss him anyway and say “another pastor preaching”. Everybody just hate successful people Bruh! It’s disgusting. I like the fact that a Christian is successful. I strive for that. Joel I salute you Brother!!!!! I’m not a follower of yours but I am a Christian and run into the critics. We call him HATERS in the hood Joel😂 Do your thing Brother. This is the only thing.... never put money over your morality or make it a God because its not. Put God First again America. We need him more than ever.
He does ... Every time
I have studied scripture for many years and God through Joel has opened my understanding for a number of things that had been unclear. At EVERY service Joel gives an invitation for any and all to repent and accept Christ Jesus. He is one of the most faith based (NOT prosperity based as his many critic say) preachers I have ever heard. Jesus said love one another and don't judge each other and Joel certainly is a great example that.
Joel Osteen is clearly a man after God's own heart. He cannot and will not be made ashamed. God is his defender. God bless you and your family continuously Joel.
No, David was a man after God's own heart. David was not afraid to stand for God against the giant. he told the giant who his God was and who the victory belonged to. And what does this man Joel do? He gives nothing but sugar cake after sugar cake. Too much sugar can make you sick. There are too many people that walk away from his show that I have spoken to personally that start talking like him and saying "Oh you know there is no difference in the Muslim and the Christian, and we will all go to Heaven together......wrong. Show me the scriptures. The scriptures say there is a Broad way and a Narrow way. Joel is leading the broad way at this point. Where is the conviction, where is Hellfire preaching, where is the preaching against false doctrine, where is the guts, where is the single Glory To God? With Joel, there is NONE. He is a self-loving, compromising jellyfish that will squirm before the presence of the Lord in stern Judgement. God cannot bless false doctrine.
Your Amnesia The Dark Descent Lantern
You are so right!!!!!!!
Osteen, it seems to me he needs to seek God , when Larry ask him how he gets his message he centered on himself, doesn't he listens to the Holy Spirit in order to know what the spirit of God wants
his people to know?
Real talk, my grandma had a copy of your best life now, and i just opened it and started reading it and now i read all the time, it was like a spiritual boost Thank You Joel
This guy is a devil, a false prophet, and draws a multitude of people after him because he smiles and tell them what they want to hear, who doesn't stand on nothing. People who don't bother to read the bible love having itching ears and don't care what the bible says are the ones following these devils straight thell.
I'm not one to speak of my faith, but Osteen changed my life. He taught me how to live for my God n a godly life regardless of who my highr power was.
At 12:38 Joel Osteen declares that he never doubts his faith. That statement alone would disqualify him from any intelligent discussion of religion. Doubt is one of our most valuable assets in this world and acts as a light in areas of uncertainty.
If faith is given to us by Christ and we are saved by grace through that faith how can we doubt our faith. That means doubting Christ. I can never do that.
I'm not gonna cancel him, The Lord is still using him
The same people who condemn God's wealthy helpers are the same people who would have condemned Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David , Solomon and Job. Why did God richly bless these men , If God prefers them to be poor? I wonder if those same people prevent themselves from having anything nice because they'd rather give to the poor . I wonder if those same people Use their WHOLE stimulus checks on poor people and not themselves. I wonder if any of those people would say if they won the lottery they would give it all away and not keep a single dime for themselves. The very same people that accuse God's wealthy helpers aren't giving the little that they have to the poor, and they aren't impacting anywhere near as much people as Joel Osteen and others. Jesus didn't need wealth because His mind is God's, and He created wealth and riches, So it means nothing to him. His life and purpose was different than ours.. He came here to set us free from bondage and to make us rich in God. Now we ALL can be richly blessed BY FAITH, NOT by WORKS. Because God loved us in our sin, that he saved us from sin. Now our faith makes us right with God. And God chooses whoever he wants to bless. Any Bible reader should know that God is sovereign and he chooses to give and take to everybody. And if God chooses to give much to Joel, then who can sit there and question it! God has mercy on who he chooses to have mercy on and he can bless whoever he chooses to bless. A lot of people's lives I have been changed because of Joel osteen's messages... May God continue to bless him.
God never said in His Word :" Be weak, be ugly, don't believe in my goodness, my wonderful plan for your life, be worried about everything, lose your peace about everything every day..." On contrary He always encourages us, no matter the circumstances, He says:"ask and will be given to you..." You don't have because you don't ask...", He speaks His Shalom into every situation in our life, He always lifts us up and speaks about the perfect victory of Jesus over every sin and curse in our life. He wants us to receive the Exchange that the Blood of Jesus provided for us from any curse into Blessing! It's paid in FULL by God Himself. And this a the way Joel Osteen is trying to encourage us by his teaching. So, all of you so "clever" and judgmental Christians, go first to study God's Word and humble yourself before Him to be able to understand His heart for us. And stop to spit your critics on those who are His children. Stop to act like the Pharisees beacause He really didn't like them even back then.
+Maria Jordan but he said, be ye holy for I am holy. I makes me vomit when I see people like Fake Osteen.
And here you are claiming to be the better christian
I obey the Lord and his WORD. this phony dont.
+Leandro Melim and what is the Lord's word you obey?
PREACH SISTER,, thanks for the great info Maria.
I would like to kindly remind you too that your unbelieving ancestors.
you relatives now or your parents and your infants or aborted babies that have not received Christ and died with their original sin.
they are happily in HELL right now, being fried day and night where the worm does not die.
you probably too if you are not strong in your faith.
BUT do not worry, it only last forever.
God Bless.
Stay strong
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Larry King 🕊❤️😔you will be missed😓
I agree.
There's just something I'd like to know here.....
In the Bible, Paul mentions a number of gifts that Christians might possess and one of them is, "if you have the gift to encourage others, be encouraging" (Romans 12:8)
And Joel Osteen's messages are very encouraging. And his messages are based on the Bible. So is it possible that her isn't a false teacher, but instead a Christian with the gift of being able to encourage others?
Encouraging for what though? Monetary wealth? I'll have to read Romans 12:8 in full context again and see if that's what he's referring to. I doubt it.
Joel knows what King is trying to do- bait him into conflict- it’s his job - but Joel refuses - it’s like a game of chess- Joel is happy and enjoying himself because he knows he can’t lose this GamE , God is with him and as a follower of Jesus he does what Jesus didQuote from scripture for all you critics who say he doesn’t know the Bible it’s because none of you have otherwise you would recognise God’s Word “ And He answered them not a word “
Also Joel says he doesn’t know because no one knows everything “Trust in the Lord with ALL YOUR HEART, LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING “ Bible clearly says we don’t lean on our own understanding because we’re not god. We didn’t create the universe, we don’t know how everything functions. DDAH however it’s good that you ask, but Bible says “seek and you shall find “ that’s something for you to do and not expect to be spoon fed.
Prayer is a conversation - He speaks to all of us all the time, but the closeness of our relationship with Him determines if we hear Him or not
I watched Joel Osteen the whole 2015 through to 2016... and his sermons became synonymous and routine...same message, live right, have a right attitude...be happy, be a good human being.. that's it. You won't get nothing apart from that.. whether religious or not.
I mean he's obviously a thinly veiled conman but at least he doesn't openly preach hate.
@Z A sure the bible never changes, but when there is 66 books in the bible, it shouldn't be hard to switch it up sometimes.
Psalm 91
(personalized)
1 Because I dwell in the shelter of the Most High,
I will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “ He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I
trust.”
3 Surely He will save me from the fowler's snare and from the deadly
pestilence.
4 He will cover me with his feathers and under his wings I will find refuge; his
faithfulness will be my shield
5 I will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys
at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at my side, ten thousand at my right hand, but it will
not come near me (or my family).
8 I will only observe with my eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If I say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and I make the Most High my dwelling,
10 No harm will overtake me, no disaster will come near my tent.
11For he will command his angels concerning me to guard me in all my ways.
12 They will lift me up in their hands, so that I will not strike my foot against
a stone,
13 I will tread on the lion and the cobra; I will trample the great lion and the
serpent.
14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him,
for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I
will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.
Why is he rich you ask? Well when you share even a little bit of the word, God pay's huge dividends, Don't hate the player, Hate the Game. I don't care how much money he has in the bank, I feel good when I watch, I say my prayers and thats the way I live. Just remember hating gives you wrinkles.
God doesn’t give people money for preaching that beats the point of not having material possessions.
@@loganboggs7613 God’s always always blessed me 10 fold when I give to help spread his word. Better returns than the stock market. Facts
He repeats, "It's my belief" over and over! it's about what the Lord says in His Word, not what you think Joel! You had the chance to tell the truth of God's word to an agnostic, looking for the truth, and now he has passed on. You will regret that someday, when you stand before God.
Joel Osteen sounds more like a motivational speaker than a preacher
Both...nothing wrong with that.
It is true, Joel admits he never went to bible school. So I agree Joel's Sunday sermons are designed to give people hope. However if you listen to Lakewood's weekly bible studies it is very orthodox.
Because he is not a preacher.
@@patrickc3419 he never went to bible college, but he is an encourager. Joel after every sermon tells his audience to go attend a good bible believing church. The Lord must use Joel since he has the largest church in America. We don't need haters in church we need people who care about people that's how you win people to Jesus.
@@e.a.p3174 Lakewood is not a church, it is a social arena, point number one.
Lastly, it it the largest building of its kind in the nation because he says what people want to hear not what they need to hear. 1 Corinthians 1 says the the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, Matthew 10:22 records Jesus promising that believers will be hated for his name’s sake.
If he preached the Gospel, which by nature wounds prideful hearts, he would be hated.
We are not promised a healthy, happy, successful life.
Osteen has zero preaching of the doctrines of grace, of the depravity of man, of the nature of sin, or that we are saved by grace alone by faith alone in Christ alone.
John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, Paul Washer, Conrad Mbewe, Steve Lawson, Alistair Begg, Sinclair Ferguson, Jeff Durbin are pastors. Joel Osteen is not a pastor, nor is he a Christian.
He needs to repent, turn to Christ and live.
“The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear” (2 Timothy 4:3). Itching ears is used to ,
“ Reach Your Dreams, I Say What I Feel, I Figure Out WHAT I want to say “
“ You don’t have to be religious to read my book
14:00 “The scripture gets confusing I don’t understand it”
16:54 “I’m NOT trying to Explain SCRIPTURE “
@pastor cool nice 👍🏾
The reason he doesn't understand anything is that he did not go to seminary
@@trizzamuthumani5902and he doesn't live for God, he lives for the world and money
Honestly Larry King coulda went way harder but I don’t think he wanted to embarrass Joel
Really?
his name is osteen, not olsteen. Joel Osteen senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas USA
Judith King
It actually was Olsteen
Look up the Mandela Effect.
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth.
Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment. Jesus was the only righteous man among all, he could’ve told everyone their nasty sins but Jesus spoke down to the Pharisees(with their righteous indignation(hypocrites)) and he blessed the rest of us!
Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God.
People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy.
I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house.
God bless.
Wow! Larry straight up asked him if he’s “writing the same thing over and over again! “ 😳😂
doesn't pull the punches where they hurt
A man who can say "I DON'T KNOW IT ALL!!!" 😍💯🙌
What most of you people in these comments are saying is that everyone should stay defeated and live without hope. SMH!!!
I don’t think so. However, you can have all the “faith” & “hope” in the earth BUT without Jesus, it’s nothing. In this interview Joel rarely gave God the credit God unequivocally deserves. Joel took credit for most of his success. That’s just not Biblical.
I watch his Sermons everyday. Hes one of the best Pastors Ive ever seen. His profound message of Love goes way beyond this world of materialism and religious dogma.
However i can't see boldness in him answering simple questions.
Larry asked him how did he grow his church after his dad died. He mentions nothing about the grace of God blessing him. This man is all about the $$. He picks and chooses what is good for his pocket book to preach on. Joel you have made millions and millions but guess what ,at the end of your days it all stays here.
I listen him say that many times, and not by choice.
Very well said! He says he doesn’t think about what it’s like after we die. He’s completely satisfied here on earth.
Larry presented him with the perfect opportunity to boast of Jesus. Sadly, he failed miserably to do so.
Joel Osteen has repeatedly said that his ministry is to encourage people and he's doing just that. God Bless his ministry.
I have believed in God all my life. The only mistake Joel Osteen made here was to get interviewed by a man who did not care about Joel Osteen. Not even Jesus would have sat in front of this man because it would have been foolish. Larry had an agenda, Larry was not searching for the truth.
Joel Osteen is being talked down to and he is trying to remain peaceful. Joel Osteen, I believe, actually cared for Larry more than Larry cared for himself. Caring for Larry was Joel Osteen’s cross to carry at that moment. Jesus was the only righteous man among all, he could’ve told everyone their nasty sins but Jesus spoke down to the Pharisees(with their righteous indignation(hypocrites)) and he blessed the rest of us!
Joel never went to seminary but he listened and obeyed his father, for all his life. King David loved and obeyed his father, he was blessed by God.
People are mad because Joel is “not man enough,” but the Pharisees (like Steve Lawson from “Grace” Church Sun Valley) tried to corner Jesus many times and Jesus never gave them what they wanted. The Pharisees were not hungry for the truth, they wanted controversy.
I believe that Joel Osteen is representing God’s Grace. After all, it was not our goodness that saved us, but it was God’s Grace. Joel Osteen is a product of being raised in a grace filled house.
God bless.
Is he for real?! 😒 He avoids everything that Larry asks him. He believes more in himself than in God!
He’s not going to be bated into conflict, he’s a lot smarter than that. That’s why he’s peaceful, happy, healthy, special and rich. Just how God wants us all to be.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏yes!!
Larry, your question or statement is beautiful..." There's no one up there". ... That's totally reasonable in my mind, honest, and legit right! I have a 4 year old boy and teen girls . My toddler just accepts that his dead animals, friends, family etc .. are with God and he talks about God without question. I.. on the other hand have worked the streets, yadada like most adults, and can attest to questioning. The best reasoning i 3ver heard.... dont you want a friend that you may not see very often but you know without a doubt they are there for you ... Jesus wants the same... if he just gave everyone salvation in an envelope, it wouldn't be very fulfilling to him. He wants to see some faith when it seems impossible to believe. And in that faith, he wil, in retur, share the impossible he has to share
His entire demeanor is that of a salesman.
How doesn't someone see that immediately?
It's too frustrating.
A Wolfe in sheep's clothing, most mega church preachers are false prophets in their own sense. Where they do not have an altar call, no more are they not preaching on salvation and forgiveness they are preaching on how to be prosperous. the Lord said that, He (jesus) came so we would have life but have life more abundant. I do not need Joel Olsteen to assure me that God is gonna take care of me, as the Lord said I will provide God has done professed and confessed that we will be prosperous through Him. 💯
Be careful, as God said you 'shouldn't judge' and it is for a reason. Cos, even in this video, Joel talked about forgiveness. Yet you criticized him about it?
You could dispute what Joel says; especially if it goes against the scriptures or Jesus' teachings, but don't judge him.
@@ugoboss6898 the Bible tells us to judge by the fruit of the spirit; In his case all his spirit is talking about is Prosperity, Prosperity, Prosperity, he should be teaching salvation, any Pastor should know that,as that is the first thing you teach your congregation. I have not one time heard him preach on salvation. WHY? By his own admittance he don't know what salvation is that's why I say what I say its the TRUTH. There's plenty videos out there with people asking him, his thoughts and opinions on Being saved (and/or born again), his answer was you do not have to be born again to go to heaven those are his words. He dont know what being born again is and he don't even know what that means. The fruit that this man Bears has spoiled. Because I, am here to tell you now if you think, that you can get to heaven without having Jesus, in your heart,and asking him and confessing with your mouth,"that he is your personal savior and Heavenly GOD knowing this with your heart, being true to him asking for forgiveness on a daily and you will go to heaven. If you think COVID is bad wait till the Rapture of the church! Ppl will be literally be lost beyond belif.
@@ugoboss6898 Mathew ch7:15-20
@@Cwyte2oh5 , like I wrote earlier... it is for God to judge. What this Matthew 7 vs 15 - 20 says; is to watch out and be careful. (Not for you to Judge them).
God will at verse 19. 'cut them down' (and judge them).
Hence, it is not your job.
Luke 6 vs 37 says you shouldn't judge, so you won't be judged yourself.
Or are you a Pharisee? Nor do you choose and pick which of the scriptures to obey?
@@ugoboss6898 Like I say go back And read you a king James version Bible. Mathew 7:16 ye shall know them by their fruits... Actions speak louder than words my friend. God bless you
Larry’s questioning as if he is screening daughter’s date....
Watch this and then watch the interview with bro.billy graham. A big difference!!!!
I like this guy. I don't understand people who leave mean comments
Notice this false charlatan always says "the scripture says" yet he never names any verses, books or numbers...He does not know the Bible...He is not even trained in theology....
I don't think he received seminary. That's the problem. However let's not Judge him (Mat 7:1)
Makes no difference if he quotes the BUY-BULL or not. It's all made up stories anyway.
Hidden Talent Films because he dont know the bible!!!
These morans in any faith, shape or form make $ around the world! People who follow them make me believe they are more morans than him! Idiots!!!
Going to seminary these days leads to false gospel. And its unbiblical. You dont need some supposed scholar to teach you the bible you need a bible and the holy spirit and fellowship with real born again believers.
I am so proud to be a social media follower to this POSITIVE man. Honestly is the harder thing ever.!
Be wary of rich people slandering the word of God. I can't believe anyone takes this guy seriously.
This guy is Matthew McConaughey if he became a pastor
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" SPOT ON " !!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
hahhahaha, I can't unhear it now
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His sermons are uplifting and that's good enough for me.
Im sure it is. Most people like to have their ears tickled.
Being uplifted won´t get you into heaven.
Jesus Said to Repent and do no violence to thy neighbor.
Jesus Commands All to Love thy neighbor as thyself, if thy enemy is thirsty give him drink, if thy enemy needs clothing or home give him these things.
People need Jesus!!!
Nope that’s now how they treat “the enemy.” They are anti free speech.
I dont understand. Why people say that joel is a fake, what he preaches is for good, he is rich but he knows thst he cant take his money to the grave, what i dont like most about the church is judgemental people, joel do what u do i know ur sermons touch many people, but man u do have to start preaching the word more subjects that hit close to home, learnt alot from joel he a good man
+Damien Burns When did you hear Josel Osteen preached about the Wrath of God ? Joel is not a preacher , he only speaks what people want to hear . What book he wrote ? Not even a Christian book but it is all about how people live life to the full . He is a pleaser of man and not God . Have you heard what his wife said to his congregation ? V Osteen said - When we obey God we are doing it for God , i mean that is one way to look at it , we are doing it for ourselves because God takes pleasure when we are happy . yaaaks !!! lover of oneself is what she teaches ? hello?
+SuperDahlee 1 Corinthians 6:1 "Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?"
In a simillar way, whatever issues we have with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, let's do our best not to share this on secular platforms - where those who oppose our faith will continue to mock us etc.
Instead, let's put whatever issue we have detected before our Eternal Father - knowing fully well that He has heard us and will answer us in perfect accordance with His will for Mr Joel Osteen's life.
What a Mighty God we serve! :) #JesusChristIsLord
John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you that you love one another: Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
1 Corinthians 6:1 "Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?"
In a simillar way, whatever issues we have with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, let's do our best not to share this on secular platforms - where those who oppose our faith will continue to mock us etc.
Instead, let's put whatever issue we have detected before our Eternal Father - knowing fully well that He has heard us and will answer us in perfect accordance with His will for Mr Joel Osteen's life.
What a Mighty God we serve! :) #JesusChristIsLord
I used to like Joel Osteen, but I can't anymore its not because I am judgemental but because I care more about the truth then my feelings..its hard..to see how Joel can be bad man epsically when your don't have discernment. You say that people who don't like him are judgemental, let me ask you why are you making a judgement as well? Its human nature to make a judgement about everything ..its only wrong when people do not allow the truth to open their eyes rather then feelings get in the way. Judgement as defined by oxford dictionary is the ability to make sound decisions. The problem is not criticism..the problem too many Christians have forgotten that if your a friend of the world your an enemy of God (James 4:4, John 15:9,1 John 2:16) compare Jesus ministry with Joel Osteens ..they are both entirely the opposite..I know this may sound harsh as Proverbs 27:5 states it is better to openly rebuke (or explain or correct) then hidden love (or concern). Jesus warned that on judgement day many will say "Lord, Lord did we not prophesy in thy name and cast out demons in thy name, and do many great things in thy name?" but Jesus will tell them "Away from me you who practise lawlessness, I never knew you!" (Matthew 7:23). In Proverbs 14:12 & 16:25 it warns us " THERE IS A WAY THAT SEEMS RIGHT TO PERSON BUT IN THE END IT LEADS TO DEATH"..I beg you ..please check the foundation of Joel Osteen ministry to see how far he can pass the test of authenticity in biblical standards and get off the path of destruction before its too late... time is running out.
Damien Burns what he said in this interview is not good. For instance he claimed all people are good which is very untrue because the Bible teaches we are all wicked sinners that need a savior. If we are good, we do not need a savior and that makes God a liar.
am at a loss. why wont he quote the scriptures.
+Simon wachira Hi Simon. Osteen won't quote the Scriptures because the Scriptures will prove him to be a liar, a fraud, a devil, a wolf in sheep's clothing, one who savages the sheep of Christ, a hypocrite, a whitewashed tomb. Jesus would agree. Osteen is a modern-day Pharisee and is doomed to hell, unless he repents. It's about time the ordinary believer in Jesus spoke out and challenged these evil men and their smooth words.
He didn’t wanna preach until he saw how much money could be made being a motivational speaker masked as a Christian! Tell em what they wanna hear, tell em how wonderful they are, how you will be rich and healthy! Easy pickins man. Shooting fish in a barrel
Is he a Pastor? If you don't understand the word of God why are you a preacher!!
Oh my goodness that was such a good one!!! you have more knowledge then him wowwww
he does not even know the Bible he lives a non Godly life with his riches go read the Bible it tells you how to spend all that money as he lives in a life of riches and he does not talk about sin and he writes books on self help with not even the word of God on the front cover I could go on you know please don't get me started.
he does not even know the Bible he lives a non Godly life with his riches go read the Bible it tells you how to spend all that money as he lives in a life of riches and he does not talk about sin and he writes books on self help with not even the word of God on the front cover I could go on you know please don't get me started.
Thalia Kostantenea Oh then you are well placed to get started and say you are Christian? I think engines are things which get easily started not someone who is a good christian! Do you live with him? Have you seen with your own eyes? How can you judge then?All you are doing is stating from heresay???? oh? Are you even allow to judge as a Christian as it is CLEARLY said : DO NOT JUDGE as you will be judged with the same measure you are judging?? Then let me do so! You are here doing your little mean job of slandering and judging! You are a total shame for Christian community! When God ask us NOT TO JUDGE yet you are here as an internet wicked troll and saying you are a christian???? Go and start yourself elsewhere and stop calling yourself Christian!!! Let me have a good laugh about how you are declaring yourself a good Christan and spitting on your neighbour! We should clean jesus's kingdom of people who act like Pharisees, telling they are cleaner and better person than others!!! lol
THE KING exactly!!
Just pray for him if u don’t like him. I am called to love him and just pray
@Jessica Pineda
Amen
The deception of the world is a sign of the end times. John 3:17.
ua-cam.com/video/ocHm18wUAGU/v-deo.html
Well said :)
I am called to say he should be prayed for but he should also be rebuked.
"I like to have a big wide net". Joel Osteen
Matt 7:13 "For the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction and there are many who enter through it."
Well, he isn’t a Christian. He is a false teacher.
Hes not a pastor or a preacher but a motivational speaker...I do not support him as a committed Christian
Same.
Win777 ---I AGREE
He certainly sounds like a motivational speaker
He ACTUALLY makes his MILLIONS by selling his MOTIVATIONAL books. Are they Bible based? Hmm.. maybe in the same way that Barack Hussein Obama based his slogans "Change We CAN Believe In" & "YES, WE CAN!" on a belief system rather than basing it on concrete campaign promises.
Agree, thinking the same
This guy is always in bliss, the way he communicate is with so much passion and love
I really want to listen the three gospel of Jesus Christ, I recommend you Paul Washer, about Joel he needs our prayers because he’s not a man of woman.
@@1justice2012 Did you see Steven Lawson's reaction on this?
Yep a true con artist 😂😂😂😂
He says “I don’t want to die now”. To live is Christ, yes. But to die is gain! I’d love to be with the Lord now, but if I am to live- then more fruitful labor for me as Paul stated.
Joel Osteen says "he stays on the fence" . So he's divided. God have mercy
Will pray for him,,, Lord have mercy on the ones that sit in his church.
God blessed him with that church and those followers.
Larry was Sooo Smooth !! There wasn't Anybody he couldn't Interview !! He was the Best !!!...
"GIVE US SOME MEN WHO KNOW THE TRUTH!"
"You will know them by their fruits" Book of Matthew, Chapter 7
Lawson? haha
@@gongye5133 yes.
I just saw that video earlier today. Pastor Lawson is a real man, unlike spineless Osteen.
I am so proud to be a social media.follower to this positive man.honestly is the harder thing ever.♥️♥️♥️🤝🤝🤝🙏🙏🙏
A wolf in sheeps clothing. It is so so sad. May God have mercy on his soul.
Matthew 7:15
When you deceive many by telling them what they want to hear, then people will flock to the masses. The world loves there own.
2:25 into the program and he’s already saying it’s because of him that his church is going. It’s not because of God?