Busloads of Texans arrived at Joel Osteen's 17,000-seat Houston megachurch on Tuesday after he announced that its doors were open following supposed interior flooding that kept stranded people out.

On Monday, Osteen had said in a Facebook post that the church was 'inaccessible' due to flooding.

But now video and photos are emerging that suggest the building had not been inundated with water yesterday, and could have taken in several hundred people.

In one video, posted on Monday night but filmed during daylight, a man is seen walking around the church, noting just a few puddles here and there.

'Looks like you can f**king open up your church right now, Joel,' he says. 'Why don't you go ahead and do it? Because you know what's happening across the freeway?

'People are dying.'

It was unclear where Osteen was on Tuesday; he did not appear to be greeting the busloads of refugees who finally arrived at the church in the afternoon.

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Pastor Joel Osteen (pictured) has been hit with criticism after he closed his Lakewood church on Monday due to the severe floods that have hit Texas; he says it's now open again

But video shot by two men (left and right) and posted on Monday showed the church's exterior untroubled by flooding. Osteen claimed on Facebook that the church was 'inaccessible'

The clip shows the man - and his friend, Eric, running around the exterior of the building, noting the lack of flooding.

'I don't think any pressview crews could get over here to drop off the victims because the traffic is horrible!' he says sarcastically after Eric points out that the traffic on the adjacent Southwest Freeway is moving fine.

'At least a centimeter of floodwater! This is horrible!' he remarks just before Eric jumps into a couple of shallow puddles.

The pair then walk up the two flights of stairs that lead to the front door of the church, calling out for Osteen.

'Has anyone seen Joel Osteen? He's flooded right now - apparently!' he shouts, before adding to camera: 'I'm tired of people telling me that he's done enough.'

During the course of the video, they walk up the two flights of stairs that elevate the front door up from ground level, and note that the interior does not seem flooded at all

The men also note the plush carpet in the lobby of the church, commenting that it might cost Osteen - who is worth an estimated $40 million - 'thousands' of dollars to clean

At one point, they notice plush - and seemingly dry - carpets in the lobby of the church: 'Wait, I was told by so many of his followers that he was flooded in! But look at those carpets!'

He continues, mockingly: 'Can you imagine how much money you'd have to spend on those carpets to get them clean? Probably thousands of dollars! I mean, I don't blame the guy...'

In another video posted Monday, Twitter user Fan_of_fiction responded to a request for proof that Lakewood was flooded with a video showing the opposite.

'It's not flooding outside,' she wrote to accompany the clip, which was shot from the passenger seat of a car driving around the outside of the massive, $7.5 million church.

A volunteer wheels a victims of the flooding at a shelter opened at the Lakewood Church

Evacuees rest inside Lakewood Church after the church opened its doors to flood victims

Volunteer Asuleni Santiago, 11, carries donated clothes for victims of the flooding at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas

Volunteers sign up to help at the shelter for victims of the flooding at Lakewood Church

Although the windows were rain-spattered, the road - which is on a lower level to the church's front door - was clear of water and the church seemed mostly fine.

A watery reflection could be seen on the floor in an underground parking garage entrance below the building, but it's unclear how deep - if at all - the water was.

The road outside the front of the church was fine, and the lights were still on in the building.

The following day - in response to online anger about the enormously wealthy pastor's apparently lack of care for the needy - the church released photos it claimed were of the flooding.

This aerial view shows both the underground parking garage (right) and the main entrance (left), which is elevated from the road by two flights of stairs

Also on Monday Twitter user @cmclymer posted photo purporting to be of the church's exterior, showing un-flooded exterior parking lot. It said that the multi-level parking garages were not flooded.

Those pictures showed what appeared to be substantial flooding in underground and overground parking areas and a flooded corridor - apparently in a basement.

There was also a photo of what looked like a lobby area with puddles on the floors and a deep well of water in the foreground.

However, the foreground area could have been a water feature, as it had what appeared to be spotlamps in it.

It was unclear at what time or on what day the photos were taken.

On Monday these photos were posted online showing purportedly showing Lakewood Church unbothered by flooding at 2.20pm. It claimed the parking garages were also not flooded

But on Tuesday the church released a selection of photos - including this one of the parking garage - which it claimed proved it had been flooded. But when they were taken was not clear

Along with the photos was a statement that the church would be open only as a 'distribution center' for the time being.

It would not accept refugees until other centers were at capacity, the statement said - but Osteen contradicted that on Twitter soon after.

'Victoria and I care deeply about our fellow Houstonians,' he tweeted. 'Lakewood's doors are open and we are receiving anyone who needs shelter.'

But away from the president's feed, the tone on the rest of Twitter regarding Osteen and Lakewood was less positive.

A hashtag trend started under his name as people began mocking him for what they saw a man who was happy to use Jesus to take money, but less happy to follow his teachings.

The church released these photos purportedly showing flooding indoors and outdoors, although it said the waters have since receded. It's not clear when the pictures were taken

This photo shows flooding in the church - although the area in the foreground looks like a water feature, the background shows the floor slick with water

Osteen's church was initially only going to accept people once other shelters were full, a spokesman said. But now the televangelist says it's 'receiving anyone who needs shelter'

Evacuees arrive at Lakewood Church after its pastor, Joel Osteen, received criticism for initial #Harvey response https://t.co/SCGPSqr8Jq pic.twitter.com/MM7YuqquoB — ABC News (@ABC) August 29, 2017

'Never forget,' wrote Jay Dav-O, 'It took a public shaming for a man who preached Christianity to behave like a Christian.'

Sylus Rothchild went Old Testament on Otseen's behind, writing 'You're like Noah, if he said to the animals, "Hope you can float."'

'Ironic that @JoelOsteen's religious empire is crumbling due to a biblical sized flood,' wrote another man named Joel.

'Houston Mosques open their doors to #HarveyVictims w/o having 2 been shamed n2 it like #JoelOsteen,' tweeted a user named Beth. 'Muslims more Christlike today than a Christian!'

Osteen seemed displeased by the responses and began blocking those who mentioned him, including one man who politely invited him to 'be your best self.'

But there were positive results noted, too. One user who had been putting the pressure on Osteen noted that 'countless' air mattresses had been inflated in the church's halls - and posted a picture to go with it.

Several users took to Twitter after Osteen promised to open up his church, shaming him for what they saw as reticence to do his Christian duty

This user went Old Testament on Osteen's behind, with Noah and flood imagery being common among the online mockery

This user suggested that Osteen's career as a professional televangelist would have trouble in the wake of his delayed welcoming in of flooding victims

This user said that the Muslims across Houston who were helping out the stranded were more Christian than Osteen

JPM took Osteen to task over his wealth; the televangelist has a personal worth of $40 million; his house cost $10.5 million, and the church itself more than $7 million

Osteen began blocking people who he thought were attacking him - including this man who politely said 'I'm not going to be snarky or biting... I'm just saying: Now is an excellent time to be your best self'

But there were some positive tweets. This user had been pressuring Osteen's church since Tuesday, but noted that air mattresses were being inflated inside

Earlier on Tuesday, church spokesman and Osteen's father-in-law, Donald Iloff, told CNN: 'We have never closed our doors. We will continue to be a distribution center for those in need.'

However, he said that the church would not be taking in people seeking shelter until other places were full up.

'We are prepared to shelter people once the cities and county shelters reach capacity,' Iloff said.

'Lakewood will be a value to the community in the aftermath of this storm in helping our fellow citizens rebuild their lives.'

On Monday the church posted an official statement on Facebook saying that that Lakewood was 'inaccessible due to severe flooding' but a spokesman later said 'never closed its doors'

Osteen is worth an estimated $40 million - and his sprawling mansion (pictured) in River Oaks, Fort Worth is worth $10.5 million

Iloff said that at least three people went to the church before they were taken to the George Brown Convention Center.

He also released photos of the church during the flooding, including corridors knee-deep in water and a water-slick lobby.

Iloff said that those waters had already receded, however, and that it would be open around noon. He said it would also act as a donation center.

He said at least several hundred people could be housed on the building's second floor.

On Monday the official Lakewood Church Facebook page said that the church was 'inaccessible due to severe flooding.'

Osteen's Lakewood church has around 17,000 seats, and is used as a base for his TV sermons to around 25,000 people

The post began with: 'Our hearts are breaking as we see the images of the damage and destruction in our city and the surrounding areas from Hurricane Harvey.

'We are praying for everyone’s safety in Houston and Texas. As a community we can help each other get through this storm.

'We appreciate your prayers, both for our city and for Lakewood Church. We are working diligently with the city of Houston to mobilize our many volunteers at shelters around the city as well as various other points of need in and around the Houston area.'

His remarks on social media weren't well received by users who blasted him on Monday for merely sending out prayers and thoughts rather than offering to donate money.

'You have taken so much money away from your people to live like a king,' entertainment publicist Danny Deraney said. 'It’s the least you could do.'

Osteen also tried to raise funds for the church, although he then received a backlash from people who said he wasn't putting enough of his own $56.5 million net worth into helping

The famous pastor had come under fire on Monday after the church said floods had made it 'inaccessible' - although it later released contradictory reports saying it was open that day

A Twitter user named Phillip Harris was equally disappointed with Osteen on Monday, as reports that the massive church wasn't opening continued to circulate

Writer and reporter Eoin Higgins wrote on Twitter: 'Nice of @JoelOsteen to open his 16,000 seat mega church in Houston to floor victims. Lol jk he's not doing that.'

Social media users also complained that the pastor - who has an estimated net worth north of $50 million - could help by allowing thousands to shelter in his church.

Those complaints came before the photos of the flooded areas were made public.

The storm and ensuing flooding have left at least 300,000 people without power and roughly 30,000 displaced to temporary shelters.

A Twitter user called Phillip Harris said: 'Where's Joel Osteen? His church in Houston holds 16,800, and he has plenty of money. Open the doors and help people! Well, guess not eh!'

Pastor Greg Locke reached out on Twitter also as he said: 'Joel Osteen, as a Pastor you have a huge obligation to show the love of Christ at this very moment. OPEN THE DOORS. #HoustonStrong.'

Mrs. Betty Bowers didn't hold back on social media either. She tweeted: 'A message of Christian love to all those without shelter in Houston right now who seek refuge in Joel Osteen’s 16,800-seat Lakewood church.'

Some say the Pastor - who has an estimated net worth north of $50 million - could help because his megachurch being able to shelter thousands of people

Hurricane Harvey has dumped over 30 inches of rain throughout parts of southeast Texas since it made landfall Friday evening

People continued to mock the famed Pastor with one user writing: 'Oh, thank you, sweet, merciful lord for sparing Joel Osteen's 16,000 seat Lakewood Church. Now, if only it had opened its doors to the needy.'

After the backlash, Lakewood Church then said it was becoming a collection site.

A statement read: 'Coordinating with the city, Lakewood is a collection site for distributing supplies to the Houston area shelters.

'Beginning at 12 Noon tomorrow we are collecting infant and adult diapers, baby formula and baby food.

'Help us help others. Please bring these items to Lakewood Church, Circle Drive off Timmons St.'

ABC reports that Kevin Hart has donated $25,000 to the Red Cross, while also challenging some of his Hollywood peers to donate money.

Dozens of Houston-area churches, schools and community centers have opened their doors to offer temporary shelter to survivors

The storm and ensuing flooding have left at least 300,000 people without power and roughly 30,000 displaced to temporary shelters

He took to Instagram to post a video which he captioned: 'I'm calling this the Hurricane Harvey Relief Challenge....

'Lets go @therock @beyonce @chrisrock Jay Z Dave Chappelle @jerryseinfeld @iamsteveharveytv @justintimberlake #HurricaneHarveyReliefChallenge #prayforhouston .....I am getting a link together now people. Help me help Houston,' he wrote.

Additionally, Houston Texans star JJ Watt, posted a link to YouCaring.com for donations to help.

On Monday, he said fundraising had hit $500,000 within the first day. His goal is now to raise $1 million.