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Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen (born 1963) is an American pastor and televangelist who leads Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas — one of the largest congregations in the United States. His optimistic, encouraging messages about faith, positivity, and personal growth have reached millions through his televised sermons and bestselling books.

“I don't know what can be so dangerous about giving people hope.”

— Joel Osteen

Hope

All Quotes by Joel Osteen

“God's desire is that we excel.”

— Joel Osteen

God

“The death of my father is probably the biggest thing that I ever faced. Daddy and I were best friends.”

— Joel Osteen

Best

“On Sundays when I speak, I hopefully give somebody something that they can use the next day at work or at home.”

— Joel Osteen

Home

“Only God can look at somebody's heart.”

— Joel Osteen

God

“I have always believed in God.”

— Joel Osteen

God

“You can change your world by changing your words... Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue.”

— Joel Osteen

Change

“My message is that God is a good God.”

— Joel Osteen

God

“We were old sinners - but when we came to Christ we are not sinners anymore.”

— Joel Osteen

Easter

“A good thing to remember is somebody's got it a lot worse than we do.”

— Joel Osteen

Good

“I've always been - you know, my personality is motivating and encouraging. And so I'm just being who God made me to be.”

— Joel Osteen

God

“People define Christianity differently. I think a large portion of our population are Christians, they're not all growing in their faith, they're not all active, but I believe that a lot of people believe in Jesus and believe that he is their Lord and Savior.”

— Joel Osteen

Faith

“I'm not the judge. You know, God didn't tell me to go around judging everybody.”

— Joel Osteen

God

“Prospering just doesn't have to do with money.”

— Joel Osteen

Money

“Do all you can to make your dreams come true.”

— Joel Osteen

Dreams

“To me, we're marketing hope.”

— Joel Osteen

Hope

“I believe God gives you the grace to do what you need to do.”

— Joel Osteen

God

“I like sports, and I enjoy playing basketball and lifting weights.”

— Joel Osteen

Sports

“My dad had a church of 90 people when I was born. It was just, over the years it continued to grow.”

— Joel Osteen

Dad

“I'm trying to make God more relevant in our society.”

— Joel Osteen

God

“I try to speak in everyday language. I feel like God has gifted me to take Bible principles and make them practical.”

— Joel Osteen

God