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Joel Osteen Talks Preaching Sin, Materialism, and Gay Marriage
http://theaquilareport.com/joel-osteen-talks-preaching-sin-materialism-and-gay-marriage/ ^ | December 26, 2013 | Nicola Menzie

Posted on 12/26/2013 8:44:20 AM PST by Gamecock

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To: Salvation

Good question.


21 posted on 12/26/2013 9:18:09 AM PST by bimboeruption ("We Recognize No Sovereign But God, And No King But Jesus!" - John Adams & John Hancock)
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To: Salvation
Why does Joel Osteen even get put on FR?

What's amazing is that the same poster also posts the highly thought provoking, deeply biblical devotions of Oswald Chambers. I don't know if it's possible to get any more disparate in views.

22 posted on 12/26/2013 9:19:08 AM PST by fwdude ( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
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To: Gamecock
There’s a tradition that says you’re supposed to take a vow of poverty if you’re going to be a Christian, but I don’t believe that.”

????

One I never heard of.

He doesn't preach the gospel. He's a false prophet.

23 posted on 12/26/2013 9:22:22 AM PST by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith....)
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To: Salvation

He smiles all the time.


24 posted on 12/26/2013 9:23:15 AM PST by onedoug
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To: Gamecock

Even Benny Hinn has issues with Joel Osteen.

Now, mind you, I’m no fan of either, but this video shocked me with the stand Hinn took. He doesn’t actually confront Osteen face to face, but this is a clip from a message where he addresses Osteen Larry King interview. And he shreds Osteen for it.

It’s only 10 minutes ling.

Benny Hinn Confronts Joel Osteen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThnD7G9tlZc


25 posted on 12/26/2013 9:25:47 AM PST by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith....)
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To: Gamecock

Flee from the wrath to come.

This “feel good” preaching is worthless. There is JUDGEMENT coming. He’ll and punishment were taught by Christ.

If doing your best was enough why did Christ die on the cross and suffer God’s wrath taking our punishment for sin.?

Wouldn’t watch this dude if he preached in my front yard.


26 posted on 12/26/2013 9:28:12 AM PST by LeonardFMason (LanceyHoward would AGREE)
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To: onedoug

He smiles all the time.

If you had his money you would too.

18000+ people tithing 10% is a whole lot of dough


27 posted on 12/26/2013 9:28:59 AM PST by Undecided 2012
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To: RetiredArmy

The grinning one is the biggest hypocrite of all the TV “evangelists”. Jimmy Swaggart has no use for him whatsover because he never preaches the Cross. It’s all about giving somebody money (him) and you will always be rewarded with more money coming in than you already have. I like the part about him having no training whatsover to “preach”. He says his church has “ordained” him. What church? His church!! He
“ordained” himself. I’d like to knock that those buck teeth down his throat.


28 posted on 12/26/2013 9:30:19 AM PST by NKP_Vet ("Rather than love, than money, than fame, then give truth" ~ Henry David Thoreau)
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To: fwdude

Indeed.


29 posted on 12/26/2013 9:36:37 AM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: NKP_Vet

I like watching Mike Murdock best, he talks 100% sowing your seed. I can’t believe people are really that gullible.


30 posted on 12/26/2013 9:37:09 AM PST by Undecided 2012
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To: RetiredArmy

My daughter heard him preach live once and said that his preaching is awful. He couldn’t stay on one topic for more than 2-3 minutes at a time and bounced all over the place.

She thought he was awful.


31 posted on 12/26/2013 9:39:31 AM PST by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith....)
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To: Undecided 2012

He smiles all the time.

If you had his money you would too.


His smile always strikes me as that “Terrified” uncomfortable smile. His wife got the “Crazy Eyes!”


32 posted on 12/26/2013 9:40:41 AM PST by Rides_A_Red_Horse (Why do you need a fire extinguisher when you can call the fire department?)
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To: metmom

A few years ago my brother went to a Benny Hinn crusade where after the service Benny Hinn baptised him. He passed away from small cell lung cancer not longer after. No doubt in my mind that the minute he left this world he was with the Lord. I miss him every day.


33 posted on 12/26/2013 9:41:41 AM PST by NKP_Vet ("Rather than love, than money, than fame, then give truth" ~ Henry David Thoreau)
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To: Gamecock

Zowie. That’s quite a video. As I recall, in his bestselling book, “23 Minutes in Hell”, the author says the actual opening into hell is only about 35 feet wide - about the size of this hole in this video.


34 posted on 12/26/2013 9:44:02 AM PST by PapaNew
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To: Gamecock

““That’s the whole key. It’s never about just what can I get so that I can be so rich and wealthy. It’s not that. It’s how can I be blessed to do good for other people,” he said. “

Right Joel, The Bible was very clear showing Jesus as a rich man and also all of his disciples. The core message was about acheiving material plenty. /sarc


35 posted on 12/26/2013 9:47:46 AM PST by HereInTheHeartland (Obama lied; our healthcare died.)
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To: Gamecock

But why is Jesus Christ needed to achieve the blessings Osteen lists? If he took Christ out of his sermons could you still preach the same message? Probably.

Christ is needed to save us. He alone brought salvation into this world and offered it up freely on the Cross. He did this to atone for our sins. That is what people need to hear. That is the unpopular truth that Christians are called to tell others.

Nothing, nobody, no action, no belief, will ever, ever take the place of Jesus Christ when it comes to the fate of our souls. He is Lord. Preachers that gloss over that message are deceiving people.


36 posted on 12/26/2013 9:49:37 AM PST by lastchance ("Nisi credideritis, non intelligetis" St. Augustine)
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To: RetiredArmy

Yes. Agree with God about sin. I’m suspicious of anyone who doesn’t and then reverts to “well, I can’t judge”.

What a disservice to any unbeliever it is to lie to them about their lost condition, WHATEVER form the manifestation of sin takes in their lives. The hardest ones to reach are the self-righteous “good” people. Unfortunately today so many “bad” people have the attitude of the proverb:

“The adulteress eats, wipes her mouth, and says “I’ve done nothing wrong.”

Still, anyone who is thirsty can come to Him and drink! It is the Spirit who convicts of sin, causing thirst for Him. He freely gives.


37 posted on 12/26/2013 9:54:43 AM PST by avenir (I'm pessimistic about man, but I'm optimistic about GOD!)
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To: RetiredArmy

I’ve seen him a few times on TV. Can’t stand to watch him for more than a few minutes. My gut tells me there is something off with him. Would not be the least bit surprised to find him mired in some weird scandal down the road.


38 posted on 12/26/2013 9:58:18 AM PST by rbg81
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To: LeonardFMason

The end of this age is coming, and for those like Osteen, Crouch jr etc., it would ruin the party if Jesus returned today,

If he preached the truth he would never fill up that stadium every week,

The Church of Laodicea is going strong,


39 posted on 12/26/2013 10:09:23 AM PST by captmar-vell
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To: onedoug

If you had his bank account, you’d do the same.


40 posted on 12/26/2013 10:09:50 AM PST by 353FMG
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