Heresy?
I'm listening to Joel Osteen for the first time and there is something that rubs me the wrong way about his message. He seems to preach a self-focused gospel instead of a Christ-centered Gospel. The Gospel is not 'Jesus and what he can do for you' but 'Jesus Christ and Him crucified.' Here is just one specific example of something I didn't like: Quote from Osteen: "As long as you're rejecting yourself, you will never be happy" (#321 10:01) Quote from Jesus: "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23 ESV) Osteen is a talented motivational speaker but I am hesitant to say he's a faithful preacher of the Gospel found in Scripture.Read full review »
Ray dawgg via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/01/07
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You are well adviced to listen critically to Joel. Surely well intended, Joel is very enthusisatic and brings a refreshing energy. Yet Joel's message appears very shallow, steering away from Christ to a more self-centered and selfserving purpose. There are points in Joel's message that are great...Read full review »
iPodDisciple via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/05/06
I really enjoy listening to Joel Osteens sermons, but I wish that the podcasts could be updated a little better and faster. I hope they haven't discontinued doing podcasts because it's been a while since the last one.Read full review »
MBL74 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/24/06
As a preacher, his theology is missing in action and that Jesus guy got misplaced. Not much point in listening for that. As a self-help guru, he's still slim pickings. "Forget the past. Things will be great." There, I just saved you 20 minutes. If you want to learn something,...Read full review »
Daishi via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 01/04/07
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