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Joel Osteen Holds First Sunday Church Service Since Houston Flooding Backlash

Published: 09/03/2017

Joel Osteen was back to preaching the word of God Sunday after belatedly opening his megachurch to victims of Harvey flooding ... but not before clearing his name (again). Joel's Sunday service at Lakewood Church -- the first since massive flooding in Houston and backlash he received for how he…

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Tyler Perry Donates $1 Mil for Harvey Relief to Various Charities, Including Joel Osteen

Published: 08/31/2017

Tyler Perry's joining the Hurricane Harvey million dollar club ... donating his own cash to relief efforts and spreading it around to charities that have boots on the ground. Tyler commended the massive relief efforts in Houston ... committing to a $1 million gift. He went to bat for Pastor Joel…

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Joel Osteen Says Church Was Always Open to Harvey Evacuees and Twitter Got it Wrong

Published: 08/30/2017

Pastor Joel Osteen says his church was unfairly criticized for locking its doors to Hurricane Harvey evacuees. The man who leads the Lakewood Church in Houston says the doors were always open, despite the video TMZ posted which was shot Monday ... showing the church was accessible yet the doors…

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Gospel Star Israel Houghton Vouches for Joel Osteen

Published: 08/30/2017

Joel Osteen ain't lying about not being able to open his megachurch earlier to Houston flood victims ... this according to the gospel star who worked with Joel for years. We got Grammy winner Israel Houghton Tuesday night at Catch and asked what he made of the backlash Joel's been catching for…

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Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston Lined With Clothes, Toys, Towels

Published: 08/29/2017

Joel Osteen's Houston megachurch is open in Houston ... and refugees are getting an official greeting from a ton of donated items. Lakewood Church's lobby has been lined by piles of books, towels, toys, diapers, clothing and more ... a stark contrast to what it looked like a mere 24 hours ago. As…

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Joel Osteen's Church Was Fully Accessible During Harvey, Neighboring Hotel's Biz Was Booming

Published: 08/29/2017

Joel Osteen opted to lock the doors to his megachurch at the same time a neighboring hotel not only stayed open, but filled to capacity ... proving roads in the area were accessible during Hurricane Harvey. We spoke to someone at the DoubleTree Hotel in Houston -- directly across the highway from…

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Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church Parking Lot Bone-Dry 24 Hours Ago ... Why the Delay?

Published: 08/29/2017

Joel Osteen's church finally opened to Houston evacuees Tuesday morning, but several videos make it seem like they could have provided relief much earlier. A local resident shot this video Monday at 7 AM inside one of Lakewood Church's underground parking areas ... and it's damn near bone-dry. The…

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Joel Osteen's Church Now Open to Houston Evacuees in Wake of Harvey (UPDATE)

Published: 08/29/2017

7:50 AM PT -- Pastor Osteen's church is now open for evacuees, and he says flooding inside the church is the reason for the delay. A Lakewood Church rep tells us, "Lakewood’s doors are open now to anyone needing shelter. We are also coordinating with the city as a collection site for…

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Comedian King Keraun to Joel Osteen ... Helping Houston Ain't About the Money

Published: 08/28/2017

Comedian King Keraun's not buying Joel Osteen's explanation for closing his megachurch's doors in Houston's time of need ... especially because Houston puts so much in his offering plates. Osteen's Lakewood Church says flooded roads have made the church -- which could shelter nearly 17,000 people…

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Joel Osteen's Houston Megachurch Can't Open Because of Flood Waters

Published: 08/28/2017

Joel Osteen's 17,000-seat Lakewood Church in Houston isn't opening its doors for rescue efforts because floodwaters just won't allow it ... according to the church. The mega-televangelist is catching flak for tweeting about his hometown flood, but not doing anything to help out -- especially…

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Joel Osteen -- So White, It's Ungodly!

Published: 07/15/2013

Someone needs to tan Joel Osteen's hide ... or at least his chest, because the guy who provides holy inspiration to millions is downright pasty. Joel was vacationing in Hawaii with his fam ... taking in a little paddle boarding. The 50-year-old pastor -- who prayed with Nik Wallenda before and…

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Joel Osteen Shirtless -- Good God, He's RIPPED!!!

Published: 02/02/2012

The lord is my personal trainer, I shall not want. Mega-televangelist Joel Osteen hit the beach in Hawaii this week for a little family vacation time with his wife Victoria, his son Jonathan, his daughter Alexandra ... and a SHREDDED SIX PACK!!! Besides being one of the most famous preachers in…

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