I love Lakewood Church

[Andy007]

Does any else go/watch Lakewood Church?

 

[tturt]

Watch sermons sometimes. Joel Osteen mother's healing testimony is very encouraging.

 

[Acc000]

I'm not trying to take away your joy or anything but, a lot of people think that joel osteen is a false teacher. Here's an article that says more about this topic, Who is Joel Osteen, and are his teachings biblical? | GotQuestions.org. I haven't seen the other preachers at lakewood preach, but I would still stay away from them.

 

[topher694]

I'm not trying to take away your joy or anything but, a lot of people think that joel osteen is a false teacher. Here's an article that says more about this topic, Who is Joel Osteen, and are his teachings biblical? | GotQuestions.org. I haven't seen the other preachers at lakewood preach, but I would still stay away from them.

Not cool.

 

[splish- splash]

I watch him sometimes. I'd say he is good for things like, strengthening believers who are going through life's different challenges. He encourages people, when ever they are in doubt or failing to see Christ in their difficult situations. I don't think he is good though for christians, who are seeking to study to understand God's word on a deeper level.

I do however, love the positive declaration he makes, before each sermon, where he says "This is my bible". & I think he learnt it from his late father.

 

[tturt]

Ever seen a church that wasn't criticized by others? I havent.

Think we should asks for God's guidance where to attend or view and make these kind of decisions for yourself.

I've read some folks criticized Billy Graham in his early ministry years because he had curly hair. Also, Christians are easily offended. I've seen one spoken Amen and on another occasion a few tears set others off because they weren't exhibiting self control.

"And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." Heb 10

 

[Albion]

Osteen comes from a certain segment of the Christian movement, so of course people whose background is in a different denomination, etc. are likely to call him a heretic or something like that.

But he's best known for his TV broadcasts, not for what goes on at Lakewood Church on a daily basis. That being the case, he meets a certain need, and he does it well. The same can be said of Joyce Meyer, who is similarly criticized on theological grounds.

But for people who are NOT strongly rooted in the beliefs and practices of one denomination or another, who are searching, not regular church members anywhere, and are uncertain about God in their lives...these TV preachers probably do serve a need.

That's not to say that ALL such TV evangelists fit that mold, but these two probably do, and a few others who could be named. That's why it is possible to disagree with some of their theology but, at the same time, acknowledge the good that they do in reaching people, and that this is something not every local pastor can do.

 

[Andy007]

This was today's service! It was so good! Hope you all enjoy!

 

[Andy007]

This is todays bible study. It airs 5:30pm PT and 7:30pm CT. Hope you all enjoy!

 

[Susie~Q]

I really like him, I know he gets criticized by many, but hey, so do other ministers. I think his messages are very good and upbeat, I have learned a lot from him and his sermons have really helped to alleviate my fears over certain issues.

 

[tjrevelations]

I used to listen to his podcasts. The first few were encouraging, positive, optimistic.

The more I listened however, the more I got the impression he avoided any discussion of difficult or controversial issues. He seemed not to be able to acknowledge the severity of problems all around us.

Then, he started holding services in an empty arena, in front of 20,000 empty seats. It just seemed so bizarre I just couldn't take his church seriously anymore.

 

[lismore]

Hello! When I was in AOG we used to watch his DVDs in the home fellowship, this would be a good few years back.

The only question I would ask is that while much of what he says seems to be very encouraging, motivational, for example living your best life now, fulfilling your dreams or being all you can be. Is this in the end the right direction of travel? It seems quite human-focused.

The focus IMHO should be on God, on the Kingdom of God and his righteousness. God is not here to do our will and fulfil our dreams. We are here to do God's will. Our desires and our dreams are quite often sinful and to be repented of.

“Here I am, I have come to do your will.” (Hebrews 10:9). Even the Lord Jesus in the garden said 'not my will but yours be done'.

God Bless

 

[Eye4Eye26]

I really enjoy watching their services online. His messages are encouraging, uplifting & beautiful. People judge him while they have a log in their own eye & it never stopped him from continuing to spread his loving messages. I respect that about Joel.