In a Palm Sunday service that stirred hearts and sparked conversations online, Pastor Joel Osteen delivered a powerful message on worship, faith, and bold praise, drawing inspiration from Luke 19:40—“I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”
Held on April 13, 2025, at Lakewood Church and streamed live to millions around the world, the service reflected the joy and reverence of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, reminding believers that true worship is not silent or passive but alive, vocal, and impossible to ignore.
“When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, the crowds rejoiced so much they caused a ruckus,” Pastor Osteen shared in his sermon. “And if they hadn’t, the stones themselves would have cried out. That’s how worthy He is of our praise.”
He encouraged the congregation to offer God such heartfelt worship that no stone would ever have to take their place.
The message, filled with energy and spiritual encouragement, quickly went viral after Pastor Osteen posted a highlight clip to his official Facebook page, urging viewers to reflect and respond. “What inspired you the most from today’s message?” he asked, inviting the global Lakewood community to send in short 10–15 second video clips sharing their personal takeaways.
Lakewood Church provided clear guidelines for submissions, asking participants to film in landscape mode, with good lighting and clear audio. Selected clips may appear in future services, preshows, or across Lakewood’s social media platforms.
The church also encouraged viewers to share their dreams and visions on the Online Vision Wall and submit prayer requests, reinforcing Lakewood’s mission to build a connected community of faith.
As part of the Palm Sunday outreach, followers were reminded to subscribe for weekly messages of hope and were directed to Joel Osteen’s YouTube channel and social media pages under the #JoelOsteen and #LakewoodChurch hashtags.
For many, the call to worship like never before was deeply moving. The message served as a reminder that worship isn’t just what we do it’s a powerful act of surrender and joy that even nature itself cannot contain.
