8 of the Best Sermons by Joel Osteen (And How to Watch Them Online)

Joel Osteen is one of the most recognized and widely watched pastors in the world. As the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, Osteen has built a global following with a message centered on hope, grace, and the power of positive thinking grounded in faith. His sermons speak to real-life struggles and everyday people looking for encouragement, purpose, and spiritual strength.

Whether you're going through a tough season or just want to refocus your mindset, Joel Osteen’s sermons offer uplifting and practical messages. On TBN+, we’ve curated some of the best sermons by Joel Osteen, especially ones that continue to resonate with millions of viewers.

Here are 8 of the best sermons by Joel Osteen, and how you can stream them online right now.

1. Developing a Healthy Self-Image 

This sermon kicks off a powerful 7-part series called Your Best Life Now, where Pastor Joel reveals how God’s dream for your life is bigger than you can ever imagine and how you can start living your best life now. In Developing a Healthy Self-Image, Pastor Joel talks about the importance of your own self-image and the power it has over your mind and spirit. 

This sermon by Joel Osteen helps guide viewers on how to develop a healthy self-image so they can live their best life. Catch the whole 7-episode series on the TBN+ app!

2. The Power of Agreement

In this sermon by Joel Osteen, Pastor Joel explains how the words you speak, and what you agree with, can shape your future. When you align your thoughts and declarations with God’s truth instead of doubt or negativity, things begin to shift. Agreement is a spiritual principle that can unlock favor, healing, and breakthrough.

The Power of Agreement is a wake-up call to accept God’s “yes” and start standing in faith. Your words have power, especially when they line up with God’s Word.

3. Nothing is Missing

When life doesn’t go the way you planned, it’s easy to feel like time or experiences have been wasted. Osteen flips that script in this sermon by showing how God uses every part of your journey — even the painful or confusing ones — to bring about purpose. He preaches that God is a God of restoration. You may have lost your health, your job, or your relationship, but that’s not how your story ends. He promised that when He’s finished, nothing is missing.

This Joel Osteen sermon offers comfort to anyone going through tough times. With God, nothing is missing.

4. Progress Under Pressure

This sermon by Joel Osteen is all about moving forward even when the pressure’s on. Pastor Joel reminds us that pressure doesn’t mean you’re off course — it often means you’re getting closer to your breakthrough. Growth happens in the struggle, and what feels like resistance might actually be proof that you’re right where you need to be.

Progress Under Pressure is perfect for anyone dealing with stress, resistance, or difficulty. You don’t have to feel peace to be making progress.

5. When You Are Weak, He is Strong

When You Are Weak, He is Strong is the first episode in an 8-part series on TBN+ called You Are Stronger Than You Think. In the sermon, Pastor Joel talks about overwhelming pressure, impossible odds, and dream-crushing setbacks you may face in life. But no matter what the world may say, God has given you the strength to live a victorious life. 

This sermon by Joel Osteen is a powerful reminder that you are stronger than you think!

6. The God Who Stoops

This sermon by Joel Osteen is a powerful reminder that God isn’t waiting on perfection — He’s meeting you in your reality. In The God Who Stoops, Joel Osteen shares how God doesn't hold Himself at a distance, demanding that we climb up to His level. Instead, when we fall short, when we’re tired, broken, or struggling to believe, He bends down in mercy, lifts us, and walks with us. When we can’t come to His level, He comes down to ours.

This message is for anyone who feels unworthy, not good enough, or unable to measure up. This message tears down the pressure to perform and replaces it with the reassurance that God meets you where you are.

7. Blessed by Your Enemies

In Blessed by Your Enemies, Pastol Joel makes the case that sometimes the people who try to stop you are the very ones God uses to promote you. It’s a bold message about not getting bitter, but understanding the role of resistance in growth.

This Joel Osteen sermon transforms conflict into purpose. Viewers leave with a fresh perspective on hardship.

8. Your Destiny Outweighs Your History

In this message, Joel Osteen reminds us that what’s ahead of you is far greater than what’s behind you. Your Destiny Outweighs Your History tells viewers to not let your past define your identity or limit your future. Drawing from the example of Jesus, who endured the pain of the cross because of the joy set before Him, Osteen challenges listeners to stop reliving regrets and start leaning into what God still wants to do through them.

This sermon by Joel Osteen speaks to anyone who’s been through failure, shame, or loss and wonders if they’ve missed their moment. This sermon says no, your story isn’t over, and what’s coming carries more weight than what’s been.

How to Watch Joel Osteen Sermons Online

You can stream Joel Osteen’s most powerful sermons anytime on TBN+, your home for inspirational teaching, worship, and faith-filled content.

Here's how to watch:

• Sign up or log in to the TBN+ app.
• Search for “Joel Osteen” in the search bar or find him in our collection of Teachers.
• Browse through a large library of full-length sermons and curated series.
• Watch instantly on any device, including mobile, tablet, smart TV, or desktop.

The TBN+ app makes faith-based content accessible wherever you are. Whether you’re streaming on your morning commute or casting to your living room TV, Joel Osteen’s sermons are just a click away.

Joel Osteen’s messages aren’t about escaping life’s challenges — they’re about rising through them. His sermons are grounded in biblical truth, presented with clarity, and aimed straight at the heart. The best part? You can stream them right now, on your time, through the TBN+ app. Sign up today for free!