Joel Osteen's "It's Not Over" Sermon

I happened to catch Joel Osteen's sermon on TBN entitled "It's Not Over" delivered on May 11, 2014.  I wish I could get a copy of it in print but since I think the pastor delivered it without referring to any notes, a printed copy probably does not exist.  However, it is on the May 11 video: #616, It's Not Over. [1]

It was not so much Joel Osteen's wonderful anecdotes that captivated me, although I always enjoy listening to them -- it was the way he weaved into this sermon God, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Seth [2], Jesus and His resurrection and the blood of Christ that is continuing to redeem us from Satan that was absolutely astounding.  The audience was clapping and screaming with approval.  This was definitely a masterpiece, a miracle sermon, a sermon that I imagine was divinely inspired.  Joel Osteen is truly blessed! [3]


[1] http://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/ThisWeeksMessage.aspx  Next to May 11, click on It's Not Over and the video will play.  How long this video will be available I do not know.  It is worth a listen. 
[2] I did not know who Seth was until I heard this sermon.
[3] One does not have to be Catholic to be blessed, and certainly one does not have to be a priest to give good sermons.  I wish that Joel Osteen will one day talk about the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but that would make him "too Catholic" but I do not suppose there is any harm in that.  I am glad that where the Vatican mouthpiece and the mouthpieces of many cardinals and priests seem to be failing the universal "Catholic" church, someone else (a "samaritan" of sorts in an analogous sense) is stepping in to lead the sheep to the Shepherd.

Of The Many Religious Fakes - This One Is Real

He is not in the Vatican.  Not a Cardinal.  Not a priest.  Not Catholic.  He has not even a basic degree in theology.  But he speaks the truth about God.  I trust that he is God's pick and like so many of God's picks, Joel Osteen was the unlikely candidate. [1]

I have wanted to write about Joel Osteen for quite some time but it was the sermon entitled "Make God A Part Of Your Everyday Life" dated Sunday, May 5, 2013, that has compelled me to stop procrastinating.  He said, "Did you know that God wants to help you not just in the big things, but even in the small things? But here’s the key: God will only be involved in your life as much as you will allow Him."  There does not seem to be a link that goes directly to the video but here is the link to his website:  Joel Osteen Ministries

Bottom line (my words, not Joel Osteen's): Go with God wherever you go.  Ask God to accompany you in doing the tough things as well as the fun things. Plan them with God.  Have faith.  And relax.  Be humble when there is a good outcome if you had asked God for help and give thanks to God.  If you succeeded on your own based on a sinful act, such as dishonesty, give thanks to Satan.  Knowing Who to thank is not easy.  It is a fine and difficult to distinguish line for there is a little thing called denial, denial of the Truth.  Act, one must. Choose freely, but choose with care.  At stake is an eternity.  It can be Heaven or it can be Hell. 


[1] How Joel Osteen began his ministry is online.