Nov 2, 2014: Barb Wire: Joel Osteen Praises Obama as a Christian
There are still self-professed “Christians” who continue to promote the heresies and unbiblical teachings of Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria. Previously, we pointed out how Victoria Osteen said that our worship of God should be done for ourselves. In an interview with Wolf Blitzer, Osteen said that Barack Obama is a Christian
There are still self-professed “Christians” who continue to promote the heresies and unbiblical teachings of Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria. Previously, we pointed out how Victoria Osteen said that our worship of God should be done for ourselves. In an interview with Wolf Blitzer, Osteen said that Barack Obama is a Christian
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Mar 21, 2014: Dallas Morning News: $25,000 reward offered in theft from Joel Osteen's Houston megachurch
A $25,000 reward is being offered for clues to solving a $600,000 theft from the Houston megachurch led by Joel Osteen.
A $25,000 reward is being offered for clues to solving a $600,000 theft from the Houston megachurch led by Joel Osteen.
Mar 18, 2014: Joel Osteen reported the theft of $600,000 from the safe in his church, but the theft wasn’t the only information of interest revealed. After finding out that this large chunk of money was from just one weekend of Osteen’s collected church donations, jaws dropped around the nation.
According to News Max on March 18, it didn’t take long for folks on the outside to do the math. Based on Osteen’s reported amount of money in this theft, it appears his Lakewood Church takes in $32 million a year. Calculator keys were punched around the nation taking the $600,000 for Olsteen's weekend donation collection and timing this by the 52 weeks in a year.
[Roz Zurko: Examiner: "Joel Osteen's church theft opens can of worms: Jaws drop as folks do the math")
According to News Max on March 18, it didn’t take long for folks on the outside to do the math. Based on Osteen’s reported amount of money in this theft, it appears his Lakewood Church takes in $32 million a year. Calculator keys were punched around the nation taking the $600,000 for Olsteen's weekend donation collection and timing this by the 52 weeks in a year.
[Roz Zurko: Examiner: "Joel Osteen's church theft opens can of worms: Jaws drop as folks do the math")
Top 10 Fittest Christian Leaders List Includes: 1. Pastor Joel Osteen
"The 50-year-old preacher made headlines in 2012 when he was pictured in Hawaii with six-pack abs, which is a testament in itself to how much he exercises," said Becic. "Osteen frequently posts diet and fitness advice on his website, encouraging people to take care of their temple, limit sugar and drink more water. He also cares about the health of his congregation which is why he appointed me to lead the health and fitness program at his megachurch." [SOURCE: Mar 18, 2014: Jessica Martinez: Christian Post: "Top 10 Fittest Christian Leaders List Includes Joel Osteen, Rick Warren")
"The 50-year-old preacher made headlines in 2012 when he was pictured in Hawaii with six-pack abs, which is a testament in itself to how much he exercises," said Becic. "Osteen frequently posts diet and fitness advice on his website, encouraging people to take care of their temple, limit sugar and drink more water. He also cares about the health of his congregation which is why he appointed me to lead the health and fitness program at his megachurch." [SOURCE: Mar 18, 2014: Jessica Martinez: Christian Post: "Top 10 Fittest Christian Leaders List Includes Joel Osteen, Rick Warren")
Jan 31, 2014: Christian Post: Joel Osteen Returning to NYC's Yankee Stadium for 'America's Night of Hope' — What Should You Expect?
Megachurch pastor and bestselling author Joel Osteen is making a second trip to New York City's Yankee Stadium this summer for his annual "America's Night of Hope" tour.
Megachurch pastor and bestselling author Joel Osteen is making a second trip to New York City's Yankee Stadium this summer for his annual "America's Night of Hope" tour.
Jan 22, 2014: New York Yankees: Joel Osteen to Bring Back "America's Night of Hope" to Yankee Stadium on June 7; General Public On-sale to Begin Saturday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m.
Today the Yankees announced that tickets for Joel Osteen's "America's Night of Hope" - on Saturday, June 7, at Yankee Stadium - will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m., online at www.yankees.com, www.joelosteen.com and www.ticketmaster.com, via Ticketmaster phone at (800) 745-3000 and via Ticketmaster TDD at (800) 943-4327.
Today the Yankees announced that tickets for Joel Osteen's "America's Night of Hope" - on Saturday, June 7, at Yankee Stadium - will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m., online at www.yankees.com, www.joelosteen.com and www.ticketmaster.com, via Ticketmaster phone at (800) 745-3000 and via Ticketmaster TDD at (800) 943-4327.
Jan 14, 2014; Charisma: Joel Osteen Believes Homosexuality Is a Sin, but Won't Preach On It
Joel Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church, spoke with Larry King on his online show, Larry King Now, Monday. Watch him talk about why his ministry attracts Muslims and atheists, how he differs from Billy Graham and why he doesn't preach on homosexuality.
Joel Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church, spoke with Larry King on his online show, Larry King Now, Monday. Watch him talk about why his ministry attracts Muslims and atheists, how he differs from Billy Graham and why he doesn't preach on homosexuality.
Dec 24, 2013; Breitbart: Joel Osteen Dismisses Fox's 'War on Christmas'
Appearing on Fox News with host Chris Wallace on Sunday, Lakewood church preacher Joel Osteen pooh-poohed those who think there is an effort in the U.S. to remove any religious meaning from Christmas.
Appearing on Fox News with host Chris Wallace on Sunday, Lakewood church preacher Joel Osteen pooh-poohed those who think there is an effort in the U.S. to remove any religious meaning from Christmas.
Dec 20, 2013: Christian Post: Joel Osteen Talks Preaching Sin, Materialism, and Gay Marriage
Joel Osteen, megachurch pastor and New York Times best-selling author, was pressed during a recent interview about his stance on homosexuality and asked if he would ever come out in support of same-sex marriage. The Texas minister, who leads America's largest congregation, explained that he refuses to "harp" on such issues and was "for everybody."
Joel Osteen, megachurch pastor and New York Times best-selling author, was pressed during a recent interview about his stance on homosexuality and asked if he would ever come out in support of same-sex marriage. The Texas minister, who leads America's largest congregation, explained that he refuses to "harp" on such issues and was "for everybody."
Dec 17, 2013: Daily Caller; Joel Osteen needs more security than a Third World dictator
You’d have thought a world leader had shown up to Barnes and Noble in downtown Washington at lunchtime Tuesday. But no. It was megachurch pastor Joel Osteen with his megawatt smile and serious security team in tow. He was there to promote and sign his new book, Break Out! 5 Keys to Go Beyond Your Barriers And Live.
You’d have thought a world leader had shown up to Barnes and Noble in downtown Washington at lunchtime Tuesday. But no. It was megachurch pastor Joel Osteen with his megawatt smile and serious security team in tow. He was there to promote and sign his new book, Break Out! 5 Keys to Go Beyond Your Barriers And Live.
Dec 16, 2013: Newsmax: Joel Osteen to Newsmax: Church Should Be Inclusive, Shun Politics
Joel Osteen tells Newsmax that Pope Francis' message of inclusiveness and efforts to reach out to people from all walks of life through Christianity aligns with the Texas pastor's ministry.
Joel Osteen tells Newsmax that Pope Francis' message of inclusiveness and efforts to reach out to people from all walks of life through Christianity aligns with the Texas pastor's ministry.
Oct 31, 2013: Twitchy: Joel Osteen deletes ‘best unintentionally awesome tweet ever’
Congratulations to Joel Osteen, who tonight tweeted perhaps the worst “inspirational” tweet since Dr. Phil asked if it was OK to have sex with a girl who was drunk.
Congratulations to Joel Osteen, who tonight tweeted perhaps the worst “inspirational” tweet since Dr. Phil asked if it was OK to have sex with a girl who was drunk.
Oct 24, 2013: Washington Times: KELLNER: Preacher Joel Osteen wants readers to ‘Break Out!’
It’s difficult for people to be neutral about Joel Osteen. The television preacher seems either to be loved or hated by millions of people, many of the latter having never heard or read a word of his.
It’s difficult for people to be neutral about Joel Osteen. The television preacher seems either to be loved or hated by millions of people, many of the latter having never heard or read a word of his.
Oct 22, 2013: Politico: Osteen: Pope Francis more 'inclusive'
"I like the new pope," Pastor Joel Osteen says, adding Pope Francis has made the Catholic church "more inclusive.
"I like the new pope," Pastor Joel Osteen says, adding Pope Francis has made the Catholic church "more inclusive.
Oct 9, 2013: PhilipWagner: WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH JOEL OSTEEN?
A couple of years ago Joel Osteen was preparing to have a “Night of Hope” at Dodger Stadium. Since the Dodgers are in our home city, Los Angeles, I wanted to support the effort. I mentioned to our congregation about the upcoming crusade and helping out so we could be a part of reaching thousands of people who would make decisions to follow Christ.
A couple of years ago Joel Osteen was preparing to have a “Night of Hope” at Dodger Stadium. Since the Dodgers are in our home city, Los Angeles, I wanted to support the effort. I mentioned to our congregation about the upcoming crusade and helping out so we could be a part of reaching thousands of people who would make decisions to follow Christ.
Oct 4, 2013: Christian News: Joel Osteen: God ‘Absolutely’ Accepts Homosexuals
In a recent interview with the Huffington Post, megachurch speaker and author Joel Osteen advised that he believes God accepts homosexuals, and that he doesn’t want to “tell everybody what they’re doing wrong.”
In a recent interview with the Huffington Post, megachurch speaker and author Joel Osteen advised that he believes God accepts homosexuals, and that he doesn’t want to “tell everybody what they’re doing wrong.”
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Oct 3, 2013: Washington Times: BOOK REVIEW: “Break Out” by Joel Osteen a must-read faith supercharger
Pastor and Christian author Joel Osteen’s new book Break Out is an inspiring, must-read guide to developing faith that moves mountains and courage that overcomes even the toughest problems of the modern world. |
Oct 3, 2013: WND: Joel Osteen finally comes out on 'gay' issue
God “absolutely” approves of everyone — including homosexuals — declared one of America’s most well-known evangelical pastors |
Oct 1, 2013; Today: Joel Osteen explains the mysteries of unexpected blessings in 'Break Out!
In 'Break Out!: 5 Keys to Go Beyond Your Barriers and Live an Extraordinary Life,' Joel Osteen illuminates the ways in which faith can enhance your opportunities and enrich your life.
In 'Break Out!: 5 Keys to Go Beyond Your Barriers and Live an Extraordinary Life,' Joel Osteen illuminates the ways in which faith can enhance your opportunities and enrich your life.
Aug 27, 2013; Standing On My Head: Joel Osteen and Pope Francis
Joel Osteen the prosperity preacher from Houston has just moved up from his $2m mansion to a $10m mansion. Here’s the news.
Joel Osteen the prosperity preacher from Houston has just moved up from his $2m mansion to a $10m mansion. Here’s the news.
Aug 21, 2013: Huffington Post: The False Promise of the Prosperity Gospel: Why I Called Out Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyer
If you listen to Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyer, if you take what they teach seriously, it will not be good for you. It will be detrimental to your long-term growth as a follower of Jesus.
If you listen to Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyer, if you take what they teach seriously, it will not be good for you. It will be detrimental to your long-term growth as a follower of Jesus.
July 15, 2013: TMZ: Joel Osteen So White, It's Ungodly!
Someone needs to tan Joel Osteen's hide ... or at least his chest, because the guy who provides holy inspiration to millions is downright pasty.
Someone needs to tan Joel Osteen's hide ... or at least his chest, because the guy who provides holy inspiration to millions is downright pasty.
June 25, 2013; Piers Morgan: Joel Osteen on Nik Wallenda's calm nature: "I was more nervous than he was"
On Tuesday evening, pastor Joel Osteen returned to “Piers Morgan Live.” But while the best-selling author is no stranger to the program, this marked his first stint "In The Chair," as the televangelist joined Piers Morgan for the show's signature interview segment.
On Tuesday evening, pastor Joel Osteen returned to “Piers Morgan Live.” But while the best-selling author is no stranger to the program, this marked his first stint "In The Chair," as the televangelist joined Piers Morgan for the show's signature interview segment.
Apr 8, 2013: Houston Culture Map: Behind the great Joel Osteen Internet hoax: Who knew haters had so much free time?
Pastor of mega church resigns, rejects Christ," read a CNN headline. "Osteen: 'I am no longer a Christian,'" proclaimed another on the Drudge Report. The Christian Broadcasting Network and Yahoo! touted similar news.
Pastor of mega church resigns, rejects Christ," read a CNN headline. "Osteen: 'I am no longer a Christian,'" proclaimed another on the Drudge Report. The Christian Broadcasting Network and Yahoo! touted similar news.
Apr 8, 2013: Houston Chronicle: Joel Osteen target of elaborate Internet hoax
It's a news flash with an asterisk: Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen has resigned from the mega church that he has led since 1999, a move prompted by his decision to leave the Christian faith due to his "lack of faith."
It's a news flash with an asterisk: Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen has resigned from the mega church that he has led since 1999, a move prompted by his decision to leave the Christian faith due to his "lack of faith."
Apr 6, 2013: Wade-O Radio Show: Why Shai Linne Put Joel Osteen and other ‘Fal$e Teacher$’ on Blast
Shai Linne accused Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, T.D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer, Paula White, Fred Price, Kenneth Copeland, Robert Tilton, Eddie Long, Juanita Bynum and Paul Crouch of being false teachers in the third single off his upcoming album, “Lyrical Theology Part 1.
Shai Linne accused Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, T.D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer, Paula White, Fred Price, Kenneth Copeland, Robert Tilton, Eddie Long, Juanita Bynum and Paul Crouch of being false teachers in the third single off his upcoming album, “Lyrical Theology Part 1.
Apr 30, 2012; Salon: Joel Osteen worships himself
At a D.C. rally, it's clear that the megachurch pastor's childlike faith is really about the power of narcissism
At a D.C. rally, it's clear that the megachurch pastor's childlike faith is really about the power of narcissism
Jan 9, 2012: The Blaze; Pastor Joel Osteen to Oprah: Homosexuality Is Sin — But Gay People Will Get Into Heaven
When it comes to sin — something Osteen clearly believes in but rarely discusses in his sermons — the faith leader is often targeted for not addressing the issue upfront and regularly. On Sunday evening, Oprah Winfrey interviewed Osteen on her new program, “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” where he delved deeply into his views on homosexuality and sin.
When it comes to sin — something Osteen clearly believes in but rarely discusses in his sermons — the faith leader is often targeted for not addressing the issue upfront and regularly. On Sunday evening, Oprah Winfrey interviewed Osteen on her new program, “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” where he delved deeply into his views on homosexuality and sin.
Aug 17, 2011: Youtube: PSGW Power of Believing - Joel Osteen
Joel Osteen from Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas talks about the power of believing.
Joel Osteen from Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas talks about the power of believing.
Nov 1, 2010: Youtube: John MacArthur Rebukes Joel Osteen
Pastor John MacArthur exposes Joel Osteen as a pagan religionist, a quasi-pantheist, and an agent of Satan. He critiques Joel's book, quotes, and prayer and compares them with what the Bible teaches.
Pastor John MacArthur exposes Joel Osteen as a pagan religionist, a quasi-pantheist, and an agent of Satan. He critiques Joel's book, quotes, and prayer and compares them with what the Bible teaches.
Mar 6, 2010: The Guardian: Joel Osteen: the new face of Christianity
Forget Billy Graham and Jimmy Swaggart – the most popular and influential pastor in the US is Joel Osteen. On the surface he is modest and quietly spoken, but his belief in the "prosperity gospel" is changing the way people pray
Forget Billy Graham and Jimmy Swaggart – the most popular and influential pastor in the US is Joel Osteen. On the surface he is modest and quietly spoken, but his belief in the "prosperity gospel" is changing the way people pray
Joel Scott Osteen (born March 5, 1963) is an American preacher, televangelist, author, and the Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church, the largest church in the United States, in Houston, Texas. His ministry is seen by over 7 million broadcast media viewers weekly and over 20 million monthly in over 100 nations around the world. He has been widely nicknamed "The Smiling Preacher". His first book, Your Best Life Now, which was released by Time Warner in 2004, debuted at the top of the The New York Times Best Seller list, and has sold more than 4 million copies. His next four books, Become a Better You, It’s Your Time, Every Day A Friday, and I Declare, have all also been #1 national bestsellers.
