Joel Osteen

[the_raven_1313]

I am very wary when watching tele-evangelists. After seeing and hearing some of the strange things that come from various preachers, I have started trying to be more careful who I watch and listen to. Over the past two weeks I have been watching Joel Osteen and was wondering what are the opinions you have of him?

[disconnected]

I have never heard him myself, but am interested in what others might say as well.

[theblessedlife]

my opinion is not positive..i think he would be a great motivational speaker but when you put him under the title as a man of God he is not ..imo..he doesnt preach sin and the bible said be weary of false prophets that preach to itchy ears..alot of people dont want to hear about HELL or sin or praying for salvation...those are the people that attend his congreagation..i saw him on larry king and he turned me off completly..he lives in an expensive mansion and his wife wears designer clothes..thumbs down

[hippo's hope is HIM]

I watch him, and my Dad, who does not attend church is the only one who he will watch. Exactly because of the reason you don't like him. If people ONLY ever hear how dirty and evil they are they cannot see the Reedeming and other qualities of Christ and are pushed away like my dad, and my unsaved brother. JO preaches on the Spirit, (fruit) yes he does speak about being positive, but it is different so than the WOF believers. He is not really a name and claim guy, he takes issues and presents them in a way that people actually listen to. He captivates the congregation; which IMO is like Jesus because Jesus didn't push people away, by His words and the way He spoke, people were attracted and interested, not repelled. Any way lol. I've heard some good messages and some bad. Does that make him false? I guess that's up for ya'll to talk about. But I think that for the most part he is a good pastor and a good guy. AND btw just because they may live well, doesn't mean they took money from the church or are using it badly. Couldn't it just be that because he does have such a large church (a stadium full of people) that he gets paid more than those churches with only 80 members? just my thoughts.

[Leonard]

I hope he is truly "his father's son'." So far I like him just fine.

[mrs]

In my opinion he preaches way too much of a 'feel good' message. There is not enough doctrine, not enough meat of the Word for people to grow on.

[jesussaves]

I sat in one of his services and was very blessed. Saw many people give their hearts to Jesus.

Wasn't it Apostal Paul who asked if he should come to the church with a whip or in the spirit of meekness and love?

This brother calls sin, sin, yet he has a gentle spirit and operates in the encouraging gifts the Lord has given him. Never once heard him tickle anyones ears. Did hear healing words.

[GodsJul]

I am very wary when watching tele-evangelists. After seeing and hearing some of the strange things that come from various preachers, I have started trying to be more careful who I watch and listen to. Over the past two weeks I have been watching Joel Osteen and was wondering what are the opinions you have of him?

Yes..Pastor Joel Osteen. I have watched him several times myself. I find him to be more of a motivational speaker

I havent heard him say anything that contradicts scripture. I guess in this case it boils down to personal preference.

He's a very postive, upbeat man..I'll give him that!

Love in Christ,

Juls

[wordsower]

Don't care for him, I'm with blessedlife.

He was asked in an interview with Larry King lately if Jesus is the only way to heaven and he did not say yes. Didn't say no, but didn't say yes either. He pretty much said he didn't know. BIG MISTAKE. He has a huge apology about it on his website. I can forgive him but, really, WHAT IS HE PREACHING? Feel good, positive nonsense in my opinion. I don't learn anything from his teaching, or talking I should say.

You would do well to listen/watch Joyce Meyer. She will teach you the word and get in your mess, that is what I need.

[WayneB]

In my opinion he preaches way too much of a 'feel good' message. There is not enough doctrine, not enough meat of the Word for people to grow on.

I agree. Based on my limited observations, he is a great motivational speaker but not much of a Pastor/Teacher on God's Word. I watched some of his interview with Larry King and was blown away at his lack of spiritual depth. To most questions, he simply answered, "I don't know." Huh?

He makes people feel good about themselves BUT that is NOT what they need. People need Jesus Christ and that is what MUST be preached. Larry King needs Christ and Joel missed a chance to share the TRUTH with Larry.