From what I've seen in a few short clips on youtube.com he knows very little about preaching God's Word. Sure he's a nice guy with plastic hair but does anyone ever get saved at his church in TX?
2007-05-25 10:19:15 · 11 answers · asked by yaabro 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I was a member of Lakewood Church (Joel Osteen) for 16 years, I remember John Osteen and I watched Joel grow as a pastor, I miss that church and I know they specialize in reaching baby Christians and those who need these common sense sermons - and they are good, but I agree that he needs to start serving meat to the congregation, otherwise, the people won't grow - it may offend people to hear the truth of the Gospel, but it still needs to be heard - people need to know how they are responsible for their actions (sin) and things like that - I wish you could have heard John Osteen, he was very bold and unashamed to preach the truth, God bless you.
2007-05-25 10:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Nathaniel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey, i live here in Houston and actually have attended his sermons... I am a Born-Again Christian and i know from my perspective Joel Osteen is more of a "motivational" speaker than he is anything else. I know he does speak random bible versus but rarely do you ever see any kind of fellowship on such a massive scale as his church would require... Again this is just my opinion... People do get "saved" at his church but the whole process really isnt seen through... Thats my 2 cents... People go dressed to his sermons as if they were going to club dances, i mean, people chewing gum, definately not a place where you can go and feel one with Christ albeit they do have a great choir that does lift up your spirits, but other than that, nothing...
2007-05-25 10:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by soobielover26 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 21:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm re-reading his book "Your Best Life Now". Personally it's inspiring, that's why I'm re-reading. Each believer in the Lord is unique. The Lord has given us each a different ministry. His father was his father, and Joel is Joel. Rather than drawing daggers against one another, let us complement each other in Christ. If Joel brings people into the faith, may be that's all about his calling. It's another person's to continue with them into maturity. Thanks.
2015-02-08 20:55:15 · answer #4 · answered by Tamfu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you are entitled to your opinion in this forum and I am entitled to mine. I think Joel Osteen is the "real deal" with the mighty Hand of God placed upon him. Now, I am not a ranting zealot. The people that have driven me beserk as a believer have been Benny Hin, Jim & Tammy, John Wesley Fletcher, and last but never least, the eye dabbing Jan Crouch.
2007-05-25 10:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by LaDonnaMarie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about the clips on youtube, but I have heard a couple of his sermons. and some of what he says makes sense.
granted its common sense and stuff that everyone should know. But some of it is stuff that we all might need to hear again every now and then.
so maybe he is doing some good out there.
2007-05-25 10:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
His messages are strong, yes, but I feel that he should focus more on the Gospels. But to answer your question, yes, people get saved all the time at the church in TX.
2007-05-25 10:22:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Another one one of those Pop Psychology, Religion -Lite preachers
2007-05-25 10:23:51 · answer #8 · answered by October 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He appeals to the masses. He appeals to those who want to sit back and do nothing in this world. Personally, I find him so "new agey" it's creepy.
2007-05-25 10:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's creepy.
2007-05-25 10:21:25 · answer #10 · answered by N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋