Joel Osteen Podcast
499 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 20.1K ratingsWelcome to the weekly video Podcast from Joel Osteen. Joel and Victoria Osteen are pastors of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Lakewood is a vibrant and diverse church that Forbes calls the largest and fastest - growing congregation in America.
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Faith For The Middle - Joel Osteen
September 03, 2017 17:15 - 30 BytesWe don’t have to work out our plans, make them happen in our own strength, or become frustrated when they’re not happening the way we thought. We can stay in peace knowing that the God who created the universe has promised He will work out His plans for our lives. Have you felt like giving up on something because it’s too hard or taking too long? Let Joel show you how to have faith for the middle. What God has placed in your heart is already in route. The process has already been started. Th...
How Are You Handling Worry? - Victoria Osteen
August 23, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesDid you know that the word worry comes from the Old English wyrgan, which means “to strangle?” If we let them, worry and stress literally choke the joy out of our lives. Worry pulls us away from God’s power, but worship draws us to Him, and His presence changes us. So how are you handling worry?
A Son Mentality - Joel Osteen
August 20, 2017 00:30 - 30 BytesWe’ve all been through disappointments and unfair situations. Because of negative things of the past, even mistakes we’ve made, it’s easy to have the wrong image of ourselves. Too many times we’ve developed a slave mentality where we don’t pray bold prayers, we don’t believe for our dreams, and we don’t expect good breaks because we feel unworthy. But 1 John 3:2 tells us we are sons of God. Joel wants to help you gain a new vision and understanding of who you are, not thinking about what you...
Your Second Wind is on its Way
August 17, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesThere are times in life that we all get tired: tired of trying to make a business grow, tired of dealing with a sickness, tired of raising a difficult child, tired of living lonely, waiting to meet the right person. But Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Wait upon the Lord and hope in Him. Don’t give up when victory is right around the corner. G...
Build People Up With Your Words - Victoria Osteen
August 16, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesWhat’s a bucket filler? It’s a person who is making positive deposits of kindness and compassion in other people’s lives, someone who is adding value to their lives. Your words can be the glue that holds your relationships together when you speak positive, faith-filled words to others.
Don't Be A Complainer - Victoria Osteen
August 09, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesA faultfinder is defined as “a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults.” None of us want to wear that label, and none of us want to be around a faultfinder. But it’s so easy to see what’s wrong in a situation and what could be done better. It’s so easy to see what’s wrong with another person and how they could change for the better. Our natural minds tend to always gravitate to the negative, and it causes us to find fault. You can’t stop all the negative thoughts you have about...
Stay Committed - Joel Osteen
August 06, 2017 00:30 - 30 BytesWe all have opportunities to give up on what we’re believing for and walk away from uncomfortable situations. But Joel wants to show you why it’s important to not give up on the promises God put in your heart or on the people placed in your life. Learn the importance of loyalty and faithfulness and how they tie into your destiny. Elisha received a double portion of Elijah’s anointing when he stayed committed until the end of Elijah’s life. In the same way, if you want to walk in the fullnes...
The Good Father - Joel Osteen
July 30, 2017 00:30 - 30 BytesAll of us in some way have been wounded from the wrong doing of others. Many carry scars and deep wounds from childhood or from those closest to us. But Joel wants to show you how lingering pain and disappointment doesn’t have to hold you back anymore. The Good Father wants to pay you back for every injustice. Instead of staying stuck wondering why this happened, learn to call out to God. The Good Father will not only hear your call, but He’ll make more out of your life than you ever imag...
Learn to Love Well - Victoria Osteen
July 26, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesJust as people grow and their lives change, we have to adapt our love to those changes, and our love has to mature and grow. This is so important that the apostle Paul prayed for the Philippian church: “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight” (Philippians 1:9 NIV). It wasn’t that the church was deficient in love, but Paul was saying, “Your love has so much potential to go so much further and build a greater foundation in your lives. Ag...
Bless Your Enemies - Joel Osteen
July 23, 2017 00:30 - 30 BytesLife is too short to hold on to pain and past hurts. Have you been holding on to an offense that you need to let go of today? Let Joel show you how to turn your hurt over to God, and let Him and be your vindicator. It’s human nature to want to make your wrongs right, but God wants you to bless your enemies. Blessing your enemy is a test of your character. The sooner you learn to bless your enemies and be good to people that have not been good to you, the more room you give God to work in ...
Right On Time - Joel Osteen
July 16, 2017 00:30 - 30 BytesAre you worried today or living frustrated because something isn’t happening as quickly as you want it to? We all have things we’re waiting on—a dream to come to pass, our health to improve, maybe we are waiting to meet the right person. It’s easy to grow impatient but Joel wants to show you how your times are in God’s Hands. Let this message teach you how to relax and live at rest knowing that God is unfolding His plan in your life.
We Are Victors Not Victims - Victoria Osteen
July 12, 2017 12:00 - 30 BytesGod calls us more than conquerors! We are not slaves to circumstances. We are not captive to our thoughts, but we can choose our thoughts and choose to think the thoughts of heaven.
Living At Rest - Joel Osteen
July 09, 2017 15:30 - 30 BytesAre you living a life of peace? To live in peace is to live a life of rest. Hebrews 4:11 tells us to make every effort to enter into the rest of God. What this means is that we have to actively guard our peace. You see, life is full of peace stealers. Every day there are people and circumstances that can pull you out of rest. But Joel will show you in this message how to put up boundaries and not allow everything in. You’ll identify the peace stealers in your life and learn how to take care...
God's Love For You Is Unconditional - Victoria Osteen
July 05, 2017 12:00 - 30 BytesThe good news is that God doesn't need you to put a filter on your life. He doesn't need you to download an app that makes you look better. He doesn't just call us when we are perfect or when we have ourselves looking just right. His acceptance isn't based on our performance. He calls us and loves us just the way we are.
You Have a Defender - Joel Osteen
July 02, 2017 00:00 - 30 BytesHas someone judged you, spread rumors or hurt you? Our human nature naturally wants to set the record straight and prove that those who’ve wronged us are wrong. But all this does is take up valuable energy and can keep us from being everything God has created us to be. Instead, God wants to be your defender. In Jeremiah 51:36, God says to us, “I will defend you. I will be your lawyer. I will plead your case.” Let Joel teach you how to let things bounce off of you. You don’t have to defend ...
Learn To Love Others In Faith - Victoria Osteen
June 28, 2017 12:00 - 30 BytesFinding contentment is a goal we should strive for every day. A lot of people get confused about the concept of contentment because they think it means they have to settle for where they are. However, there's a huge difference between being content and being complacent. When you are content, you are satisfied; you're full. It's not that you aren't pursuing your goals or striving to reach new levels, you are just able to enjoy where you are on the way to where you are going.
Contentment Is a State of mind - Victoria Osteen
June 21, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesGod has a great purpose for your life! He has marked you as a person of influence on this earth. Just by you being the best you can be, you are making an eternal difference. You are part of God’s plan and you are helping to move the kingdom of God forward. At times, we can’t necessarily see our gifts and talents. We don’t understand how we can be used to influence others. I think about Moses in the wilderness for 40 years. He was raised as Egyptian but as a young man he made some mistakes an...
Pray For Others - Joel Osteen
June 18, 2017 00:00 - 30 BytesWhere we are in life is a direct result of someone’s unseen prayers. Behind the scenes, these intercessions have strengthened us in our times of need and lifted our faith when discouraged. Just as others have paved the way spiritually for us, God has placed people in our lives that need our prayers. Learn about the principle of standing in the gap for others found in Ezekiel 22:30. Your prayer can be the difference maker in someone’s life! As you pray for others, God will always make sure...
Commanded To Be Blessed - Joel Osteen
June 11, 2017 00:00 - 30 BytesDid you know God has a commanded blessing for your life? When we honor God with our lives and do our best to keep Him first place, Deuteronomy 28:8 says, “The Lord will command the blessing on you.” God’s commanded blessing on your life will make things happen that you cannot make happen on your own and break barriers holding you back. Many people feel limited today by their environment, how they were raised, who they know, and what others have said about them. But Joel wants to show you tha...
The Power of Remembering - Victoria Osteen
June 07, 2017 12:00 - 30 BytesIn the Bible, God instructed his people to put up memorial stones so that they and their descendants would be reminded of the good things He had done. What are you remembering today? I want to encourage you to put out memorial stones in your own life. Allow those remembrances of the good things God has done to shape your thoughts, strengthen your faith, and make a difference for future generations.
Living Guilt Free - Joel Osteen
June 04, 2017 00:00 - 30 BytesDo you feel weighed down today in condemnation and shame from past mistakes? It’s time to make an exchange. Because of what Christ has done, you can walk in God’s mercy every day. Instead of living in regret, you can live in peace. You don’t have to sit on the sidelines of life and pay penance for your past mistakes. God has a gift of righteousness to cover you. Nothing you’ve done in the past is too much for the mercy of God.
Count it All Joy - Victoria Osteen
May 31, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesWe have to “count it all joy” in trials and make the decision to find the good in everything that happens to us.
It's All Good - Joel Osteen
May 28, 2017 00:00 - 30 BytesAre you going through a difficulty today and wondering if God is there? Life is full of things we don’t like or understand. But God won’t allow a difficulty unless He’s going to somehow use it for our good. In this encouraging message, Joel is going to show you how to trust God in all things! You see, God can see the big picture for our lives. He promises in Romans 8:28, “All things work together for good to those who love the Lord.” Not some things, but all things. That means the pain, the ...
Roll Away The Stone - Victoria Osteen
May 24, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesThey crucified Jesus on Friday. Sunday morning, Mary went to the tomb to check on His body. When she arrived, the stone had been rolled away. An angel appeared and said, “Mary, don’t be afraid. Jesus has risen. Now go tell His disciples and Peter that He is alive.” (See Mark 16)
The God Who Overrules - Joel Osteen
May 21, 2017 00:00 - 30 BytesDo you feel stuck or restricted today because of a past mistake, an addiction, a health matter you’re desperate to see change or a situation you can’t control? We all face limiting situations, but the good news is that God can overturn areas where we feel blocked from moving forward and living our fullest lives. The Psalmist said in Psalm 9:3-4, “My enemies turn in retreat, they are defeated before you. For you have judged in my favor.” Let Joel show you in this powerful message how God d...
Knowing You Are Loved - Joel Osteen
May 14, 2017 00:00 - 30 BytesA lot of people live with a—I think He loves me—mentality when it comes to God's love for them, thinking His love is based on their performance. But God is not like people. People may love you conditionally, but God's love for you is unconditional. You don't have to earn God's love; He loves you just the way you are. There is no mistake great enough to cancel out God’s amazing love and His plans for your life. Let this message teach you about God’s amazing love for you. When you know God lo...
Hope On - Victoria Osteen
May 10, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesThere’s a scripture I love that says, “Those who hope in the Lord shall renew their strength.” Think about that for a moment. We all need strength. Have you ever thought about how strength is tied to hope? When you hope in the Lord, that means you have confident expectation that God is bigger than your problems. When you trust Him, that’s how your strength is renewed!
Empty Out the Negative - Joel Osteen
April 30, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesIt’s easy to go through life holding on to things that are weighing us down—guilt, resentment, worry and doubt. These things naturally come. The problem is that when we allow them in, they take up space for the good things that should be there. In this message, Joel will show you how your life is like a container that God created to be filled with joy, peace, confidence, creativity and much more! But if you allow worry in, it pushes out peace and all the good things God longs to deposit in yo...
Living Free From Offense - Victoria Osteen
April 26, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesThere is always going to be reasons to take up on offense. The people that are around us are one thing but how about the people that you have never met. Think twice about taking any offense, we have to recognize whats happening when we are frustrated and when we are going in the circle of offense. We have to learn to drop it and let it go, the quicker we let go of offense the more free we are going to be. We cannot take debate of offense and live in victory, joy and peace.
Faithful in the Routine - Joel Osteen
April 23, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesOne test we all have to pass is being faithful in the ordinary days. Like clay spinning on the wheel, sometimes our lives can feel like we are spinning and not getting anywhere, like we’re just doing the same thing every day. It’s easy to feel like giving up and lose momentum when nothing is happening. But like that clay on a potter’s wheel, when it feels like you’re going in circles, something is happening that you can’t see. You’re growing. Behind the scenes, God is making and molding you...
The Power of the Blood - Joel Osteen
April 16, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesIn the Old Testament, the only way to have forgiveness for sins was to sacrifice an animal. Without the shedding of blood, there was no remission for sin. But Jesus came and shed His blood as a final covering for our sins. Second Corinthians 5:19 says, “God restored the world to Himself, no longer counting your sins against you. He has blotted them out.” Because of Jesus, we have freedom and forgiveness today! Yet many people are living with guilt and condemnation because of past mistakes ...
Be Transformed - Victoria Osteen
April 12, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesMany of us want to move forward into the new things that God has for us, but the more time goes by, the easier it is to feel like we’re just waiting on God. The waiting period can be a time of preparation and transformation so when those new opportunities come we have the right mindset. The best way to transform and renew our mind is to study God’s Word.
High Time - Joel Osteen
April 09, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesWhen we’ve been believing for dreams to come to pass for a long time or situations to turn around and don’t see anything happening, it’s easy to lose our passion and not expect things to change. But Joel wants to show you how a new season is coming! Let this message teach you how to live life with a fresh, new expectancy as you discover the importance of living life with an anticipation of the new things God wants to do in your life. Now is the time to stir up your faith! You are closer to s...
Trouble is Transportation - Joel Osteen
April 02, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesWe all go through difficulties and things in life that we don’t understand. It’s easy to get discouraged and think, “Why is this happening to me?” But God uses difficulties to move us toward our destiny. Let Joel show you how nothing happens in life by accident. You may not understand it, but God wouldn’t have allowed it if it wasn’t going to work to your advantage. God is not going to stop every difficulty if there is purpose for it. But Psalm 89 promises us that He will steady us and make...
Victoria Osteen - Appreciating Every Area of Your Life
March 29, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesGod has given all of us so much to be thankful for. It’s very easy to take things for granted but we can learn to honor God by appreciating the blessings he gives us. When we learn the language of appreciation we’ll see the true value of what we have in our lives.
Unconditional Trust - Joel Osteen
March 26, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesIt’s easy to trust God when things are going our way, but what about when things aren’t going our way? Are you frustrated or unhappy because something is not working out like you think it should? That’s conditional trust. Let Joel teach you how to have unconditional trust in what God is doing in your life. Psalm 138:8 promises us that “God will work out His plan for your life.” You don’t have to work it out. You don’t have to make it all happen in your own strength and fight all of your b...
Night Seasons - Joel Osteen
March 19, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesWe all go through times that we don’t understand. But Matthew 5:45 tells us, “Rain falls on the just and the unjust.” This means we are all going to go through night seasons and face difficult times. Joel wants to show you how to face these night seasons with hope and the right attitude. Our night seasons always lead us to the amazing things God has in store for our future. The Psalmist said in Psalm 112:4, “When darkness overtakes the righteous, light will come bursting in.” You can have h...
Celebrating the Heart of the Mother! - Victoria Osteen
March 15, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesWhether you are a mother or not, you can encourage, inspire, and invest in the lives of the people around you.
Don't Rely On People - Joel Osteen
March 12, 2017 12:30 - 30 BytesAre you relying on what others say or don’t say for your value? Are you frustrated today because you don’t have the support from others around you? One of the greatest lessons in life is to learn that your true value does not come from people; it comes from Almighty God. Yet many people today rely on the complements, encouragement and approval of others to feel good about themselves and stay motivated. Paul said in Philippians 4:13, “I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency.” Let Joel ...
Living Joyful - Joel Osteen
March 05, 2017 13:30 - 30 BytesHave you allowed the pressures of life to weigh you down to where you’re not laughing as much as you used to? Have you stopped enjoying life? While every person deals with stress and challenges, if we’re not careful, it’s very easy to one day look up and find that we don’t smile as much, we’re not as friendly, and the joy of life has disappeared. Joel wants to show you how you can live without heaviness no matter your circumstances. Jesus said in John 16:33, “In life you will have difficulti...
Waiting Well - Victoria Osteen
March 01, 2017 13:30 - 30 BytesSometimes in life, we have to wait. We have to be careful to not allow the waiting to open the door to doubt and discouragement. We have to trust that God will get us to the right place at the right time. Today, I want to encourage you, no matter what you are waiting for, learn to wait well. Instead of worrying, turn your focus to the Father. Let patience have it’s perfect work. Trust that He is ordering your steps. Think about a butterfly coming out its cocoon. It takes time, it takes effo...
The God Who Goes Before You - Joel Osteen
February 26, 2017 13:30 - 30 BytesAre you facing a mountain today? Whatever is trying to stop you, a mountain of debt, sickness, depression or addiction may look insurmountable, but it’s no match for our God. God told the Israelites in Isaiah 45:2 “I will go before you and level the mountains.” Joel will show you how the Most High God is going before you today and fighting your battles. Are you living worried, stressed out, trying to figure out how your situation is going to work out? The good news is that you’re not on you...
The Open Windows of Heaven - Joel Osteen
February 19, 2017 13:30 - 30 BytesWe all come to places in life where we reach our limits. You may feel like that today, or maybe there are obstacles you can’t overcome. The good news is that you’re not on your own. God is with you, and He is not limited by anything or anyone. You don't have to live life in fear or worried anymore because you don’t see how it’s going to work out. God’s ways are better than our ways. Under the open windows of heaven, God will cause you to accomplish things you couldn’t on your own. All you ne...
Guard Your Heart - Victoria Osteen
February 15, 2017 13:30 - 30 BytesOur lives follow the direction of our thoughts. Not every thought that comes to mind is positive. Some thoughts are destructive if we dwell on them long enough. We need to recognize which thoughts are dragging us down and guard our hearts against them. One way to guard our hearts is to push out thoughts of negativity, fear, and doubt. Then we can begin to dwell on good things that lift our spirits. As we take control of our thoughts and turn them in the right direction then we’ll see our li...
Better Together - Joel Osteen
February 12, 2017 13:30 - 30 BytesIt’s easy to do life on our own and think we don’t need any help from others. But Joel wants to show you how you won’t reach your highest potential by yourself. God has ordained people to be in your life that will strengthen you, encourage you and push you toward your purpose. Hebrews 10:25 says, “Forsake not the assembling of yourselves together.” Together we’re better, stronger, smarter, and more powerful! Don’t waste another year doing life solo. The scripture says, when we come together ...
Yes Is Coming - Joel Osteen
February 05, 2017 04:00 - 30 BytesAre you ready to give up on what you’re believing for because all you’ve heard is no? Well, it’s time to get ready because yes is coming! No matter who has said no or how many times a door has closed, God has already set a date to bring His promises to pass in your life. But there is one thing God needs from you, and that is your yes. Second Corinthians 1 says, “God’s yes and our yes together make a sure thing.” Let Joel teach you how to be determined in your faith like never before. Your...
He Knows...and He Loves You Anyway! - Victoria Osteen
February 01, 2017 06:00 - 30 BytesGod is not ashamed of you; He knows everything about you, and He's reaching out to you with love.
Don't Make Mountains Out of Molehills
January 01, 0001 00:00 - 28 minutes - 30 BytesMost of the time it's the little foxes—the minor inconveniences in life—that spoil the vine. Friends, don’t make a big deal about things that aren’t a big deal. Let this message encourage you to stay in peace and learn to handle the little things in life. Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. To give visit JoelOsteen.com/GiveHope
Who's the Boss
January 01, 0001 00:00 - 27 minutes - 30 BytesIf you want to step into new levels, walk in God’s favor, and become everything God has created you to be, then it’s time to choose discipline and self-control today! Allow the Holy Spirit to lead your life each day. Let this message teach you how to do just that! Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. To give visit JoelOsteen.com/GiveHope