too often churches talk about sex in adult couples classes. more need to bring it out into the main congregation, especially the youth and singles. good work.
Virginia
Dude! I just came across an article about your church on our FOX News website and I gotta say "Great Sex: God's Way" rocks my socks! Way to stir up the community and get people thinking!
Grand Rapids, Michigan
just wanted to say KUDOS regarding your sermon series. One of the quotes in the article said something like "teach the bible and people will live right". The bible is a blueprint for life, all aspects of life, so why wouldn't you or shouldn't you teach on sex within the confines of marraige. How can people learn to "live right" if they're not "taught right"? I go to Without Walls in Tampa and both Bishop Randy in Tampa and Pastor Scott in Lakeland have done teaching on this subject. Pastor Scott did something similar with billboards around town. Bishop Randy says "the brighter the light, the more bugs you attract" expect criticism as you move forward with God's plan to reach out to people. The days of sitting in church for an hour and then leaving without changing or walking the walk during the week are over! Keep up the good work!
Tampa, Florida
I first saw a news article about the church from Yahoo News and decided to read more from the website. I have ben blessed with the information on the site and also from the online video. Many thanks to the Pastor and his congregation. The subject of sex if properly treated would heal the body of christ. God bless.
Nigeria
I just read an article about your current topic of "Great Sex; God's Way" on AOL. The fact that it is controversial is evidence that it indeed needs to be talked about. I am from Texas where our pastor, Robert Jeffres, would tackle very touchy topics. I now live in a small town where the teenage pregnancy rate is sky high...why?...BECAUSE WE DO NOT TALK ABOUT SEX IN CHURCH, AMEN?! Kudos to you and your staff for following through with the uncomfortable in the eyes of others. As far as that topic not being appropriate for church is concerned, the kids aren't being taught appropriately at school nor at home,as evidenced by statistics, so who then is to show them a better, more responsible, and safer pathway. Go getum'
Illinois
Just wanted to let you know that I think what you're doing is awesome! I am a youth leader in my church and I see how confused and naive these kids and they're parents are about sex. It breaks my heart! Be encouraged that the Lord is with you on this topic!
Connecticut
Thank you Pastor for speaking the truth about sex and the boundaries for it. I see so many broken kids due to non-married parents and fathers who don't take responsibility when they have children. www.fathersintouch.org Your Father/Daughter Dance also is a blessing for your daughters. Truth: Daughters without an involved father are more likely to get pregnant.
Athens, Georgia
Jerry and the leadership of Daystar, I read the article about the uproar of your sermon series on Great Sex: God's Way. Im blessed for pastors like you and also the leadership of that church for tackling such a "taboo" topic, when in actuallity, this topic is critical in a good heallthy Christian Marriage. I am only 28 years old and am about to make that life long commitment to my girlfiend that God has so blessed me with and its teachings like these that will help have a healthy marriage. Again i dont know you, your heart, or the heart of your leadership, but i am blessed beyond belief when i read that story. Be blessed and i am praying for your body of believers, even though we do not attend the same church WE are all under on banner, Jesus Christ. Thank you again. Your bro in Christ
Wilmington, Ohio
Dear Pastor: I would like to acknowledge my support for sex education being taught to your church family and community. I am a nurse and I teach in our middle and high schools. We are in a rural area where sex, drugs, porn and booze is what our kids are experiancing. Our pregnancy rate in our county in one year increased from 13 to 30. Parents are reluctant to talk to their kids about sex, as they don't want to give them any ideas. Well, when hormones kick in it is too late to caution them about sex outside of marriage. They are getting their sex education first hand at school, on TV, magazines, and movies. Hosea said, "My people perish for lack of knowledge. This can be said about our kids today who's parents are reluctant to talk to them about sex. I talk to these kids at school when it is too late and the girl is pregnant. She is scared to death to tell her folks because she feels they will kick her out of her home. Her boyfriend no longer is interested in her and her friends are gossiping about her. She feels unloved and betrayed by those who she has loved. She feels isolated, and she has no emotional support during her crisis. We are talking about girls from ages 10 to 17 who feel alone and unwanted by all who they have loved. These are also mostly Christian girls, as if they were not, they would have used protected sex. What a sad day in our church when we can not teach sex to protect our children from being stigmatized by an unwanted pregnancy. I first taught sex education in 1981 to 6th graders. Would you believe that even way back then 20% of the six grade girls were sexually active? Wake up America, our kids need knowledgable parents to teach them, and then to love them unconditionally. Keep up the fight about sex education as Satan is having a great time teaching what we don't want them to know. God Bless you and stay strong. Kind Regards
Ten Mile, Tennessee
I just read an article online about your "sex series" and was curious about the church, and so visited this site. I come from a Southern Baptist background, my dad is a preacher, and as a young married woman I think it's a great idea. However, there was something else entirely I noticed while reading the article -- the church's support of the Starbucks corp. If you're not aware, let me fill you in: Starbucks financially supports Planned Parenthood, one of the leading resource centers for abortions in this nation. Moreover, Starbucks has sponsored various "gay pride" events and has a history of placing anti-religion/pro-homosexual quotes on their cups. I would hope that, as a church upholding the word of God, that you would discontinue your support of a corporation that blatantly disregards the power of God.
West Virginia
Brother Lawson, Keep preaching as the Spirit leads you! Don't let the world or other Christians discourage you. "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master. 'If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also." John 15:18-20 About 2 years ago my husband preached a sermon on the Prodigal. He was a guest preacher but the church agreed to let him post on the sign outside the church. He had it read "Prostitutes, Alcoholics, Drug Addicts, Sinners, welcome here!" Many at the church were so upset. Others in the community upset..but do you know that 3 rock stations in town were talking about it on air? One man stopped by the church to take a picture of the sign because he could not believe it. Others complemented my husband on such a wonderful and compassionate message. We didn’t really think it was all the innovative…after all it is just what Jesus said and did… Frankly we were shocked at the responses on both sides. Anyway, the point is that I just want to give you love and encouragement. May God bless you in His service!
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Congratulations for having the courage to focus on an issue that is at the root of so many divorces and broken children. Human kind can be both.
Dayton, Ohio
Just read the news article about your church's sign:Great Sex God's Way.I want to say YOU GO PASTOR!!! People think nothing about it when it's spoken of in the world's magazines & books but when it's spoken of in the contex of God's word people get all indignant and "holy". God is the author of sex and who better to learn about it from!May God bless you as you teach what His Word has to say on the subject
New Jersey
I just stumbled across the news report of your sermon which is causing such a stir. I say, Thank God for a man of God who will speak the truth without fear or favor! Our kids are learning about sex in the public schools when barely out of nursery school. As a grand mother of 9, & great-grandmother of 6, under 7 years old, I say, "Cry aloud, & spare not". There must be a voice to educate Gods way! God bless you
Texas
I saw that your church made the "news highlights" when I pulled up my comcast page this morning. So I read more of the article and I have to say "way to go". I can't believe people are offended by a church addressing sexual issues. We are bombarded in our culture on ever corner, every tv station, the web, magazines, "sexting" ... everywhere we look. And the argument that it may force parents to discuss things with their kids before they are ready is ludicris. How long are they wanting to wait? Til they are 10? Then they are too late. There are some great series books available for approaching age appropriate sex talk starting at least by 4 and it's very basic ... obviously you progress over the years. Again, I think handled correctly ... it's a great healthy topic for church. Because there's a lot of potentially harmful activities involving sex that can be detrimental to not only someone's personal relationship with Christ but harmful to their families etc... Again .. way to go!!
Hampton Cove, Alabama
Just an encouragement to your preaching on sex. If the church doesn't teach on it, then the world does with all it's preversion and misunderstandings. Keep on keeping on...even with those raised eyebrows. Marriages MUST be strengthened in trying times like these!
Tacoma, Washington
I don't have a problem with teaching Christians Biblical views on sex; but I think it should be done in 'extra' classes for Christians at the church, not during regular worship services because there are lost people during regular services. They need to know the way out of their mess. Plus, on some of your videos, there are seductive and explicit pictures. I don't think it is right for a church to put those out there. We all have a mental pictures in our minds that can be conjured up by the mere mention of seductresses; no one needs more pictures. I think it's important to remember that in the pulpit and the church and prayer, one is approaching a Holy God. We must be respectful and mindful of that
MO
I encourage you to continue teaching what God says about sex. It's how I taught my children and they are a few of the young adults that I know that have no children and have healthy attitudes about themselves in general and the opposite sex. It always amazes me how when you do what God tells you to do, like preach the Word!!!, some of the biggest opposition will come from the church. It makes me wonder if we really serve Jesus or just religion. I am a christian, I love the Lord, please keep doing what God is telling you to do. I'll be sure to pray for you! God Bless you and your ministry.
Morristown, Tennessee
I just want to comment on the story I just read on Comcast.net. I want to commend your church for doing such a risky, but much needed series. I think that when God places a sermon on the hearts of a Pastor, and that Pastor follows God's direction, great things will happen. I truly believe in our world today, we need Churches to express what's true and what's not when it comes to sex. Again, I commend you on your efforts and pray that God will bless your Church through and after this sermon series!
Manchester, NH
i just want to comment over the publicity you all are receiving. more churches should step up and do the same on the teaching of sex. the most sacred gift GOD gave man and woman has been abused in the sense that it is no longer considered sacred. for many people it's like going to McDonald's for a big mac. now look at our teenagers/young adults. i would venture to say that they have no idea that this is a sacred gift from GOD. the only reason people are having a problem with this is because the truth is coming to the surface. i grew up in the era where saying the word "SEX" or "PREGNANT" got you into trouble. two great gifts from GOD and we want to ush it up. let's talk about it and be honest. because for something so great a gift from GOD can have huge consequences if abused. i speak to my children freely whenever the topic is brought up. i do not hold back the truth or the consequences. of course in good taste. good luck to you all...off the cuff...please pray for my dad. he has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. the first treatment nearly did him in. doing better now
Hixson, Tennessee
Saw your upcoming series posted on an internet news org and wanted you to know that I admire your courage, and that I think it is entirely appropriate and necessary to teach on this subject. As a pastor you shepherd your flock and it is your responsibility to educate them as to how God wants us to obey His word even in this difficult area. It is an entirely necessary series in light of today's sexual culture. Thank you and keep up the good work. You are not the only church trying to address this matter and you are not alone - so God must be trying to get this message out, especially to those of us called by His name
Virginia
I just read in the news that your "Great sex: God's way" sermons are causing quite the stir:) If we can't teach sex in church, then where will the unchurched learn God's purpose for sex in marriage and abstinence until marriage? Keep doing God's will!
Dover, Delaware
I was a member of a large church her called Bethany World Prayer Center, and i agree with you, we should teach our children what God has to say about sex before we let the world teach them the wrong way. You have my support, and I pray that God blesses you, your family, and your congragation. The town needs to pray and ask God to renew there minds, then and only then will God revile to them what we as christians are up against in today's world. The devil is busy and moving through this world at a record pace, and those with backwards thinking will be consumed. I will continue to pray and ask that God intervines and touch there heart and lift the scales off there eyes so they can see clearly
Baton Rouge, LA
You know that you are all over the news about the sex sermons. Isn't that woderfull. I'm sure you are taking some heat for all of that. I would just like to say that I'm with you on this. I will pray for you, your staff, your messages and all who hear your sermons on this topic. May God bless and keep you all of you close to His Heart.
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
I read about your sermon topic on MSNBC.com and I just wanted to let you know I am very impressed. My husband and I are pastors here at a church in Green Bay WI. Thank you for speaking truth! :)
De Pere, Wisconsin
Dear Pastor Lawson and the Congregation at Daystar Church. My name is Beth. I have no claim to your church and only a opinion on the recent uprising in your church and surrounding area. Pastor Lawson... Praise the LORD for a Pastor who will do his duty on the soul reason that it is the right thing to do. (not necessarily the most popular) We have been long coming into very dark days. And unfortunately they are getting closer. With gay marriage about to become a reality across our nation, divorce at an all time high. Why would the church not be promoting the truths of these subjects? And why would they not advertise where ever they can on what they are preaching?? Why can’t a billboard display Great Sex… God’s Way? Especially when they are allowed to display underdressed stripper’s advertising the Gentleman’s club at the next exit. Or the Adult bookstore? Or better yet the perfume ad with a couple in a sultry embrace?? I just don’t get!! I guess it bothers me so, because in the longest noted biblical conversation recorded between Jesus and another in the Gospel Of John Chapter 4. We see Jesus do many things against the grain. 1. He is a Jew addressing a Samaritan (not allowed) 2. This Samaritan is a woman!! (Again not allowed) 3. What is he talking about?? Her relations with men! In John 4:27 it says that the Disciples returned and where surprised. There are many people that view me as a woman by the well… I have many times wondered… If there was someone out there to tell me another way? I think these billboards should be viewed more as packets of seeds!!! Seeds that are being spread into your community. Some you may see sprout and others… Only God will see sprout. But non the less… I believe that as long as you continue to do your duty God will bless you and keep you!! I am sure that you will be flooded by letters from the article that is on the internet… I hope that I am one of many positive notes in a very negative world
DeKalb, Illinois
Hello Pastor Lawson, I do not live in your city or attend your church, however I came across the story of your church and sermon series, Great Sex God's Way, on the internet. I just wanted to encourage you to move forward in what you feel God is leading you to teach his people, and people of the world. Sex was created by God and we, his people, need to embrace it, and to embrace sex God's way. It is so sad that some christains will degrade the people of the world about their sins, but when pastors like you try to teach on subjects that would help people, the church gives you flack. May God continue to bless you and you ministry
Kansas City, MO
I am from a small town in Georgia currently living in Ogden, UT. I am a Baptist by association, Christian by the blood of Christ Jesus. I just saw on the news that you are talking about SEX and it is causing some issues. I was brought up in a very old-fashioned, country lifestyle and there were many things that were not talked about in my home. At least not in the manner they should have been. I fully believe this should be discussed in church instead of in the schools, backyards with friends or some other un-Godly place. I will be praying for ya'll, that God will move and touch the hearts and minds of those who oppose the discussion of the truth of His design. God Bless You!
Ogden, Utah
Dr. Ted Roberts does a great seminar called "Sexy Chrisitans" which tackles the subject of intimacy with your spouse, and with Christ. He has a book called Pure Desire which deals with pornography and is a clincial sexual addiction therapist. I would love to speak with you regarding our seminars and information we have. This is a subject that most people don't want to hear in church, but when Dr. Roberts spoke about it in a four week series our church was filled to overflowing. We had to turn people away. Phone number is 503-489-0235. God Bless you, Kathy
Gresham, Oregon
Pastor Lawson, I just read about your sermon series on Comcast. AMEN! Preach it, brother! I love your sermon idea addressing sex in marriage. If we, as a the body of Christ, do not start talking about these types of things we are neglecting our responsbility - rest assured M-TV and TV in general certainly is talking about it and promoting it!! For those who are concerned about the younger children "not being ready to hear the message"...well, sorry parents they have already heard it and/or seen it when shopping at Wal-Mart or the mall. Just because you are a small town does not mean you are immuned to satan's influence. We were a small town a few years ago and now almost 50% of our 5th graders have had some type of sexual contact! I am the leader of a girl's group and my husband leads the boys. We are teaching abstinence and purity in all areas of life, including sex. Your work will get those who don't know about Jesus interested and in the door. Then Jesus will draw them to the Kingdom! We will be praying for you and know that God is pleased with your efforts!
Elkton, MD
A thumbs up to Jerry Lawson! Spirituality must be relavant to today's world, and you are seeing to just that. I'm sure it's way too progressive for an area like northern Alabama to understand. We could use some forward-thinking ministers like you here in Philadelphia, where probably thousands of people would want to hear your message. People in my area need guidance, values, and understanding. I'm sure that Northern Alabama is already a very moralistic area compared to Philadelphia, although I could not live in such a closed minded area. Don't waste your talent too long there, go where people need and want to hear you.
Philadelphia, PA
I was reading the news story about preaching about Sex and the billboards that you have. And I just want to tell you that I am proud that your church is taking the step to speak to the people about this topic that many christian believers have it as a ghost topic. I will be maintaining your church to in prayer and continue doing GODS WORK. Praise God and the church looks wonderful! God Bless you all abundantly
Orlando, Florida
Just saw the article on MSN about your Great Sex series and wanted to thank you! I'm a married, 29 year-old with two young kids, and have been doing volunteer youth ministry since I was 15. With every year that goes by, I'm seeing less and less kids who's parents mention sex to them. As a result, premarital sex is becoming more of the norm at a younger and younger age. I wanted to drop you a quick line and say "thank you" for bringing this topic up from a biblical perspective! And as for those who are criticizing you for speaking about something they don't believe will "save" anyone - sex is a major factor in many divorces today, and divorce is literally tearing families apart. A lot of these families are avoiding the church due to fear of judgement, and therefore souls are being lost. Again, thank you.
Alexandria, MN
Can you tell me whether or not Pastor Jerry is using the book "When Two Become One: Enhancing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage" (Revell Publishers) as a resource? Thank you!
Edgar Springs, MO
Yes, I believe the church should have classes or courses like this, but it really isn't for the general public. However, even teens need to learn about what God expects and blesses where sex is concerned, as well as adults, to possibly help some stay away from things they shouldn't be around or expose themselves or families to. I plan to try to get my husband to watch this with us. Although married almost 16 years, I know there is still more we can learn to be better for each other. Hoping to have internet hook up at home again before long so we can really watch and take notes. Just can't afford internet at this time. Keep following God's leading
Valdosta, GA
I read the article about the billboards and signs advertising the sermon series on sex. To this I say YAY!!! The world advertises its version of God's invention hourly and in any way it pleases so why is it so bad to see what God, the author of sex, has to say about it? After God created all things, people included, He said this is good. I know, as do you I'm sure, that pornography is found daily in elementary schools so to you parents in Cullman, Alabama...get your head out of the sand and into what your kids are really learning...support the people who have the guts to preach God's standard of living for His people and stop being divisive.
Tallahassee, Florida
I love the video and although I am not in Church anymore, I feel that these videos can be life changing moments for any teen to have. Cannot give out my phone number at this time, sorry
Urbana
I just read the article online about the "sex" sermons. Praise the Lord!!! It is about time that church's start addressing this issue. Especially with the kids and teenagers. But also for adults who struggle in this area. I just got done have an hour long confrenece with my oldest daughters principle and teachers (4th grade) where they are all saying that at an alarming rate things are happening in ELEMENTARY school that just blows their minds. Things that they have never had to deal with before are now becoming the "thing" now and it is spreading very very fast. They aren't able to keep up with the rapid changes. Sex is an issue christians have also... adults and children alike ... a lot of us struggle with it. More so christians though because it has been a hush hush subject. Well .. where else are we going to get the answers and help we need if we can't get it from the church or fellow christians? The WORLD. And we all know what the world has to offer. So .. good job!!! KEEP IT UP!!! And I rejoice in knowing that there is a break-through happening in this touchy area. It is very very real and we cannot continue to sweep it under the carpet and hope that is turns out alright. That is the one area that the enemy knows he can get you. Pornography and all that is intertwind with that leads to deeper and deeper sins and destroys not just one person, but many many many people. Fight the enemy... be on the offense instead of the defense. I am a proud supporter of you and your church
Augusta, GA
I just read the article about your sex series on comcast news. I am very glad to know your church is teaching sex God's way, especially at a time where children are being FORCED by the GOVT. to learn all about homosexuals in their schools! God has these principles in the Bible for a reason ....so preach on!!
Atlanta, GA
Pastor and Staff, Keep up the good work (The Lords Work) My prayer Focus is on You/Staff and the ones who need to hear this important message the Holy Ghost has given on sex....... Hey it's got folks discussing the Lord way no matter what side they take
Oklahoma City, OK
I was reading about the sex thing and how some people were fighting it. I'm a evengelist and i feel the church need to wake up and face the real problems we are facing. sex is just one of them and if this pastor brave enough to bring it out then God bless him. we have to much un-godly sex amongst our young people and our people who say they christians. marriage is the only way, please spread the word about un-godly sex our teens need to hear this we are not living in the sixties anymore i bless God for his bravness and i pray people wake up and face the problem, before the devil take your children and make them slaves to sex and all the other things affecting our people
Pensacola, FL
Just a word of encouragement. Your statement of beliefs looks Biblically centered to me. I just finished reading what the Internet had to say about you and specifically what that fundamentalist preacher said in regards to straight talk about sex not getting anybody to heaven. Does this guy really think that God would have us look the other way while misinformed teens have babies out of wedlock and transfer who knows what variety of sexually transmitted disease? Keep up the good work.
Bel Air, Maryland
Dear Pastor Jerry L., I read this article, http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20090311/Church.Great.Sex/ , and I want you to know that you need to stick to your vision and message! It is unfortunate that people are missing the point or are being so narrow-focused, there is a difference between a pastoral teaching message to emphasize a life principle versus an evangilistic 'come to Jesus' message; they both have an important place in the local church. I will be praying that your words and passion for such an important topic penetrate the hearts and minds of all who choose to listen! Stay strong in your marketing methods, and remember that all this fuss is about someone who wants to speak truth to such a spiritual topic and combat the numerous sexual messages we see in TV commercials - where's the same level of outrage about when my kids are watching a sports event and the next commercial break talks about male enhancement supplements? Peace, blessings and success to you in Jesus name!
Detroit, Michigan
I came across a news article about the Great Sex, God's Way and I lived in Dothan, just recently and I am a Christian. I think if the billboard says that and shows a married couple GREAT!!! and then if you are preaching a series to followup this and preaching man/woman - no premartial, no audltry etc THEN GREAT! It is what the Bible preaches. Don't give in! Sex can be talked about at church. and our kids need to hear the truth. If they ask the parents should tell them God's way. I am only 31 and I have been with my husband since we were 16; we met at a church summer camp. And I am sooo glad that my youth pastor and even pastor preached the truth and gave me that desire to want a "Christian" sex life. I support you! and also girls need to be more modest in their dressing to keep the boys from seeing everything. That is God's way too. Save it for the bedroom. That is another topic pastors get lazy on. I see these 15yr old etc sitting in church with skirts just past their rear end! I am not old, I am only 31, I am 5-4 and weigh 100lbs...so that is not my issue. Preach on! IF some of these people haven't realized that Christian marriages aren't safe from divorce or affairs- they need to. And just maybe your sermons will make someone think twice about things and keep sex sacred! Thanks for listening.
Dothan, Alabama
Would it be possible to email me a photo of the billboard advertizing "Great Sex God's Way"? I do city planning and write sign regulations for cities. I would LOVE to have a photo. Many thanks and keep up God's work!
Dallas, Texas
I'm encouraged that your church is taking a bold stand and talking about sex "God's way" I'm sort of a retrograde Christian, wandering in a field of doubt; but with four kids, two are teenagers, I want to instill in them the ideas of purity and the sanctity of marriage - My wife and I have been married almost 23 years ... and both of us were virgins at marriage. I'm a little disappointed in the videos however. Satan does most of the talking, seems engaging and fun and fleshes out his arguments (most of which will make sense to my mass urban, in the hood, children) - Pastor Jerry looks at his notes alot and mutters simple oppositional statements without clear rationalization, from the Bible or otherwise. Perk up the pastor and Jesus' arguments. Get in Satan's face - prove how ridiculous his arguments are. Be relevant. Make the Bible an interesting, exciting, motivating, life-arousing experience for people and Satan's arguments will start to sound pretty darn silly. I'd like to share these videos with my children, but right now think work needs to be done to improve God's message delivery. Blessings from California (not all of us out here believe in free sex :).
Oakland, California
I am all for the Great Sex series. Kudos to Pastor Jerry for taking the brave step. My pastor has done a similar series about sex in our church as well. In a sexually saturated and hypersexuality focused culture such as ours, just where are Christians supposed to learn about healthy God-endorsed sex if not in church? You go Pastor Jerry
Vicksburg, MI
God Bless all of you..! You have the knack of getting the message out in this modern day and age of communication..and it sounds like it is working very well!! :) Keep up the great work.
Burton, MI
Do you know Brian Hunter? You must know him, because he started the same thing in Tallahassee a while back and his billboards didn't stay up very long... You and Brian are approaching the topic of sex the wrong way... Is nothing sacred and private anymore? I was born and raised in the Church of God... it is my home and I love it... I never dreamed my church would sanction such blatant and obviously offensive material so publicly. For Heaven's sake, let some things be private and personal in this depraved society we have to live in. In your (and Brian's) 'enlightenment' for the new age, you have gotten away from the true preaching of the Word of God. You've let satan have too much room in the pulpit, and you have forgotten the True Word of God, and what people need to hear from the Word... Sex is not overplayed in the Bible as you are trying to do. What do your parents think of your main subject of "preaching"? God help you.....
Tallahassee, FL
Just read a story about your series of sermons on sex on the Comcast news screen. Only one other person thinks I may be a Christian. I'm not at all sure about it myself. But, grew up in fundamental Christianity as an unwilling preacher's kid. I think your idea is a good one, especially about getting youngsters good information before they get it behind the school yard/wherever. I'm 62. Was raised, at leat early, in Montana. I was introduced to sex -- without really understanding what it was -- by a neighbor boy a year older than I, and his sister, a year younger. I was 5 yoa. My family didn't even get a TV until I was 15. Every effort was made to keep me and my sisters from "bad influences." I can only imagine at what age most kids are learning things these days. I keep reading that something like 65-75% of kids have tried sex by age 16, or something like that. I disagree with the basic Christian approach to sex, listing everything other than sex in heterosexual relationships as sinful. Psychologists say the average late teen age boy thinks about sex every 6-10 seconds. In my opinion, that's the way we were made. It is natural. I don't think God would brand every thought about sex as sinful. I clearly remember that after his "6 days of creation," God looked at his accomplishments and said they were good. I know I grew up constantly feeling sinful, about things that I did not feel I could help. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that it began life-long depression, from which I still suffer and take medication. Frankly, I got so mad about "Christians" and what they taught, that I ended up hating them, and then God too. I've moved beyond that, but it lasted nearly 2 decades. Nevertheless, if you can educate children about sex, without giving them a life-long guilt about it, then I think they're better served than I was. If you're planning to lay guilt trips on them for their random thoughts, then frankly, you're not the sort of person I'd want to spend eternity with.
Spokane, Washington
I saw the story about your "controversial" billboards, on the internet. A few years ago, My church did a similar message with billboards and also generalted media attention, including CNN, but it made our church stronger and more steadfast, and I pray the same for your congregation. I want you to know you have prayers coming from SW FL. God Bless
Florida
I like what you're doing with the billboards etc. People need to talk about sex in a rational way and I'm sure that it can be discussed in a religious context. I'm not religious but an open discussion is better than hiding the whole concept and pretending it doesn't exist
Fort Wayne, Indiana
I saw on the internet concerning your Great Sex. You are doing a good thing. If our people would understand that God is involved in every area of our life, we would all be much better. Thanks
Sherman, Texas
Pastor: Please preach the gospel not the latest American Christianity fad
Hopedale, IL
Keep on Keeping on. Don't stop doing Gods work
Hiram, GA
Greetings from sunny San Diego! I just read the article on MSNBC.com about your sermon series "Great Sex God's Way" and want to thank you and applaud you for taking on such an important and controversial subject. Many people do not understand how important it is to talk to our children, our community, our friends about sex, especially from God's perspective. Pastor Lawson, may God bless you and give you wisdom during this important time in your church life and community
San Diego, CA
Regarding "Great Sex: God's Way", how embarassing to those of us who are Evangelical Fundamentalist believers! Jerry Lawson may be the greatest thing that ever came to Cullman, but he sure lacks common sense, and has brought a reproach on the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church. Please keep him in Cullman, we have enough loose cannons in Christendom without you letting him loose on the rest of us.
Sedona, Arizona
You are completely making a mockery of your church, God, and church pastors. Your disgusting focus on sex is simply a marketing ploy for you to attrack more parishioners. You might be attracting more people to your church, but you are diluting the Word of God with material about sex. You are turning the focus AWAY from how people need to accept Jesus Christ as their savior in order to lead better lives and live for Jesus. I am so disgusted that I can't even write any further
Overland Park, Kansas
Thanks for being relevant and real. I am a conservative Southern Baptist pastor in n/e NC and read the article about your church. It is unbelievable to me that church people are worried that your billboard will send the wrong message while their kids are being handed condoms at school or texting nude pictures of themselves to their friends. Good job...God Bless
Elizabeth City, NC
you are an abomination and a plague a poison infected wound and God will bring you low. You use the Goat star of mendes as your decal the eastern star of satan is what you are every step you take in vain for vanity is nothing and comes to nothing.Your reward is sure for against Gods words you have spoken and Gods words you have defiled you are near to him and his word knows no failure. Satans night is dispersed by Gods light of truth you guide many to eternal hell but the leaders are first to enter it.
Florida
Dear Pastor Jerry: Read the story about the commotion you are creating about your sermons on sex. I wanted to encourage you in your endeavors. I am a clinical psychologist in Hershey, PA and have been doing talks about this for years to both Christian and non-Christian groups. As early as thirty (30) years ago, while a student at Moody Bible Institute, later Wheaton College, and then Rosemead School of Psychology in Southern California, I have prayed and also purposed to help make the Word of God relevant to people's every day lives. Keep up the good work! Don't get discouraged by reactions from "weaker brethren" who are aghast by what you are doing. I have always lived by the notion that "Christians should never be afraid to talk about what God was not afraid to create!" Blessings
Hershey, PA
While I am a lot less conservative in my views of sex, I have to stand up and applaud you for doing what you are doing! You keep it up, folks! Sex talk isnt appropriate in church? where ELSE would it be MORE appropriate? SHeesh..... Great work!!!!!!!!!
Nashville, TN
I just wanted to tell you that I saw an article about your sex sermon on fox news. I attend a church in Mobile, Alabama and a few months ago our pastor did a similiar sermon. It was one of best things our pastor could have preached. It is bizarre to me that we can talk about sex EVERYWHERE else but for some reason it is off limits in church? A lot of good came out of that sermon so I wanted you to know that no matter what flack you receive you are doing the right thing and good for you!!! God bless you and your work you are doing there
N/A
I just read the controversial post regarding the Great Sex God's Way billboard. I think it's time christians stood up and said this is what God commanded sex to be. In this world we are surrounded by teachings of sex, in the most immoral ways. Christians need to stand strong in the face of these worldy teachers, as there are generations that actually believe homosexuality is not a choice but something you are born with, and that it's "normal" to have multiple sex partners and to commit adultery. Kudos to you for grabbing people's attention and teaching the truth.
Dothan, AL
I saw the USATODAY story on your current teaching series and I wanted to take this time to applaud what you are doing. It is too often that I encounter Christians who are ill-equipped to discuss the topic of sexual intimacy from a biblical perrspective. It is my opinion that this has led to some of the problems that we encounter among believers. So I just wanted to encourage you as a brother in Christ to continue this great work. I will pray daily for God's blessings on your ministry.
Redlands, CA
I just wanted to tell the Pastor how proud and grateful I am that he would speak on such a topic as sex. The youth today as well as society as a whole is SO inundated with it, sexual addiction has become a norm. As a Christian woman married to a Christian man in recovery, I know the importance of purity inside and outside marriage. His addiction started in youth. My only regret in life is losing my virginity before marriage. I listened to Satan's lie that I was going to marry the guy anyway, so it was ok. Well, my husband is not the man I thought I was going to marry when I was 17. Thank you Pastor, for speaking on this. Purity is VERY important to our Lord. Many don't even stop to think that Christ himself said that just LOOKING with lust is the same as adultery in your heart. May the Lord continue to bless you as you take on satan and his lies. Be strong. I will pray for you.
California
I think it is awesome that you are approaching sex from a Biblical standpoint. Withi t being crammed down our face at every turn, it's refreshing to see it presented in the right way. Way to go! I hope more Churches across the nation follow your lead
Montana
Keep preaching it brother! I tried to start a church in deep east Texas and know the attitude your running into. I admire you for being bold and teaching the truth! God bless you
Falcon, CO
I divinely came to your site and watched part of your "Great Sex: God's Way" series and would like to order a DVD of each message. Please let me know how to achieve this as I would like to share it with teenagers and my own children. As a recent widow at the age of 37, it is a great refresher course for me. :-) Thanks so much for putting it straight out there unashamedly
Georgetown, Kentucky
Way-To-Go Pastor on your sex series. You are right on! The church is called to educate the world on topics such as this. I think that those who oppose you just do not understand. We, as a church can't hide from the problems of illicit sex and the results thereof by just not talking about it. We have a generation that has been fed a bunch of lies by their school and the media resulting in confusion. Congratulations for your willingness and boldness in taking up this topic despite opposition from fellow believers who just don't get it.
Lakeland, FL
saw your write-up on AOL.com... Way to go! This world needs more people who are willing to speak up about what's right - in a way the general population can relate. Sex is everywhere in our culture! And all too often the church ignores it. Glad to know people are making a huge impact when it comes to great MARRIED sex. Thanks from Upstate NY!
Fillmore, NY
Kudos to your Pastor Jerry Lawson for the Great Sex-God's Way sermons and billboards. I do think the Church should be involved in bringing morals back to our society. As a mother of 4, I want my children to put God in EVERYTHING that they do.
Montgomery, TX
Saw the news headline on aol so checked out the website greatsexgodsway and watched all videos with my children (ages 16, 18 and 13). I will certainly pass this along! In the aol article it mentioned one individual questioning the age appropriateness of young kids seeing the billboards...in my opinion it's never too early to talk about "great sex GODS way"! Thanks for taking the leap! My 18 year old daughter said she was posting the teen video segment on her myspace and that we would be attending your church if we lived there
Casper, WY
I saw about what your church is going through with the relationship series. I go to a church which is "unconventional" as well, Bay Area Fellowship, and one year we had a huge billboard announcing "Thank God for Sex." More power to you guys, I never thought that I would be as excited about church, my salvation, or my role on earth as a Christian as I have been falling in love with "that" church. I am so thankful to God for the amazing growth you have seen in your area of the country. Keep up God's work
Corpus Christi, TX
AMEN!!! Just wanted to let you know that I think this is great and I am glad that someone down south is willing to talk about why kids should wait. I didn't have any problem with what was being reported, only the way it was being reported. I am a Christian sister and wish our pastor would speak about this more. Thanks for doing what not many would do.
Murrells Inlet, SC
I just caught the story on "Great Sex, God's Way." I applaud your willingness to take on such a sensitive topic, especially considering the volatility it generates. I believe the lack of discussion on the topic has been a likely contributor to many of the relationship problems within the marriages of church families. As christians, we can continue to sweep sensitive topics under the rug and have a dirt pile grow that becomes obvious to the rest of the world, yet we believe it to be oblivious. Or we can deal with the issues head on and possibly discover early solutions that will help avoid future mistakes. Thank God Daystar has chosen the later approach. Rock On Daystar
Florala, Alabama
I wouldnt have heard of you inless it was for FoxNews in saying that, keep teaching truth no matter what the "Christian Culture" says, we are to be on mission to christian and non christian, and SEX is a topic that we both deal with as image bearers of God
Denver, Colorado
Keep on preaching on this subject. Shame on those who say you shouldn't as this is a major topic in our society today and needs Gods view to be expressed. After all God created sex to be shared with husband and wife. Thank you!
Northport, FL
Just saw you on CNN. You handled yourself amazingly well. I love what you're doing. However, I'm confident God loves what you're doing too. His opinion is way more important than mine. I know that you all are probably receiving tons of communication. I just wanted to send a message of encouragement
Lafayette, IN
Saw you on the news this am - Good for you!! :)
TN
Ya'll must be idiots if you think that god has not had his say in this debate. Evengelicals have been trying to force "gods way" on the masses for years and years. So quit trying to force your religious dogma on everyone.Ok.
Texas
I find it disgusting that you are going to tell Americans your way if the only right way. I am a straight man and I know that your message is hateful, discriminatory, and unamerican. This country represents freedom and to tell two people they cannot love each other and be happily married is simply ridiculous. The south is so sad, you have stood for all the terrible things that this country has had to fix over our history. Slavery, womens rights, workers rights, and now our right to reproduce and marry. You say you are for less government intervention but only where it suits you. Your ideas and your whole church are completely fake, and I will have to go wash my hands after having touched your filth. Do not contact me. Equal rights for everyone
Minneapolis, MN
I wanted to let you know that I think it is wonderful that you are doing the "Great Sex God's Way" sermon. I think many churches and people consider sex a taboo subject, and unfortunately many young people learn about God's plan for marriage and sex through the wrong sources. Your church will be in my prayers, and I think many people will be blessed by this ser
Jasper, Alabama
Please...............On CNN your pastor said "God's opinion." Gods not human. He is all and knows all. He doesn't have an opinion he is the opinion. "I am that I am." Of course we are to have and enjoy sex. That's nothing new. To me the sex and billboards are not the point. DO NOT say God's opinion. Teach the truth. Not what feels good. (no pun intended)
Chattanooga, TN
hay guys, I'm a civilian missionary to the military in Germany. I graduated from Fairview H.S. back in 89. I was just reading about you guys from the news online, which is funny because I'm in Germany. I haven't laughed that hard in a while. Keep up the Good work!!! You rock. I guess I have been away from home for to long. Have fun.
Germany
I think that what you guys are doing to inform people about Gods way regarding sex is the best! Last night at bible study our pastor starting teaching a session on sex and how the Lord designed, defined, and described sex for a husband and wife. I think that getting the message last night and turning to CNN this morning and hearring your pastor, was a sign! Keep doing the good work and getting God's word out.I am a young adult (27yrs) and I think that more of us should get involved b/c we are really struggling. Please dont stop delivering the message to us or others, you're awsome! Have a blessed day
Michigan
Thank you for speaking out on the sex topic and for having the guts to do so. This nation definitely needs this message. As important as the sex message itself, emphasis on man/woman only is critical. I hope you speak out more on the gay issue. It seems pastors are fearful to warn the nation and the world regarding the gay lifestyle. Someone has to be bold enough to preach what the word says and to warn people of the consequences. Consequences, according to God's word, are going to be catastrophic for the world if people don't take a stand against the gays and gay rights. Don't give up. You may receive a lot of criticism, however, you are on the right track. It seems by the world's standards that it is OK to allow all the sex in any format possible as long as it is "Hollywood" style. However, when christians standup and address the subject based on God's word many people get bent out of shape. Keep preaching God's word exactly as it is. I will be praying for you
Houston, TX
I think a talk aboub sex in church is exactly where it needs to be. The Bible says sex is a gift from god, to be used within special circumstances between a man an a wamen when they are married. Not just married on a piece of paper, but when a bond is formed with god and the three of you are one. Do you really think that's what their are hearing in school, after school, on a date, with their friends? They ussually don't even hear it from their own Moms and Dads. So where good people do you what them to exoeriance the joy and the God given truth about sex, which given to them by God himself. It comes from your church, using biblcal terms, and you parents with your Bible in your hands, teaching the beautiful gift God will give them in his time and under his rules. And oh! what a beautiful gift it is. If you married people don't see the biblical joy or feel it, how can you explain it to the gifts God gave you your children? rejoyce, that you have a paster that has the strenth to teach ANYTHING that is in the bible and teach it WHEN GOD SAYS TO, NOT WHEN YOU DO! Let HIM be free to tearh what god has lead him to teach, rejoyce that he is listining to our GOD abd preparing us to fight this war
Xbundant (?)
An old Texas saying " One riot one Ranger" "God said one husband one wife, one marriage./" I think that the message you are sending is great. our airways and video waves are so polluted with phorn that there is no wonder we have the problem of too many unwed mothers and dad's. We do need to show our youngsters the right path to take in all things especially in the areas of living a life full of love for each other and this incorporates a lasting committment. This can not be achieved without the education about sex. As sex is a large part of any relationship then bad sex will create a bad environment for the people that go through it. However good Sex will promote Good feelings and attitudes for the participants as well as being cardio vascular stimluating. Who better to teach our youngsters than their parents and religous leaders. If we don't teach them now when they are young, the tv, videos and all their garbage will. Which one do you want for your children?? Better get behind your preacher and help him
Lubbock, TX
WE ARE BELIVERS, AND ARE SAVED FOR MANY YEARS. WE JUST GOT MARRIED AT AGES 66 AND 69.WE HAVE GREAT SEX GOD'S WAY.!!!
Largo, FL
I heard about "Great sex God's way" on the news the other night and was dumb founded. I am amazed at the ignorance in churches these day's. I watched some of the video's here on your website and i'm not impressed. It seem's very immaturely put together and i am SO disappointed. Do you honestly think God is pleased about all of this. Churches like this are only looking for a way to promote themselves. And i'd say you've established that by doing this. Not only is it dishonorable but disrespectful to God and other's around. The reason you've had so many hit's on this thing is because sex is every where.. and the majority of today's population will jump to that word. You are going about this the wrong way.. I am an 18 year old, on fire for God christain who can't seem to grasp the meaning of this. It's ridiculous. I would never visit or take part in a church who would preach such an ignorant way. I am truely disappointed and i pray that God will get ahold of your hearts.. We are living in the last day's and this is not the way to reach people. You should be more worried about their heart's and not the sexual end of it. They could be married, having "Great sex God's way" but are the living the life, are they saved.. do they know the least bit about the Bible and what they should stand for. I doubt it. I wouldn't want any part of this. Your disrespect, and dishonorable, so called christian, church go'ers. You should really check yourselves and what your doing. Also there is a preacher here in Kansas City who tried the same. His attendance went sky high after this. But after it was all said and done with, and there was no more to talk about, his attendance went down to 25. So you tell me, is it worth it? What does a man profit if he gains the world and loses his own soul?
Missouri
I heard about your sermon series, and I just wanted to tell you that I agree with WHY you are doing this and I think it is a good idea. However, the WAY you are going about it leaves little to be desired. You must always act (or in this case, advertise) in an appropriate way....non-Christians get the wrong idea about Christians when you are advertising this way. Christian means "Christ-like" and with that iin mind, I do not believe that our Lord would condone your advertisments....isn't that what we are all about as Christians. To be "Christ-like"?
Reidsville, NC
Way to go pastor Lawson. Keep advancing the Kingdom! I appreciate your heart.
Suffolk, VA
I just want to say good for you for making people talk. There are so many parents who will not talk to their kids about sex, and expect the schools to teach them. With these billboards up it will get children asking what sex is and parents will eventualy have to tell them. The only problem I have with them is that there are not more, they dont reach enough people to get more people talking. It would be so great if your message could reach farther. PLEASE keep doing this, maybe some of these parents who are to scared to talk to their kids about an "imbaressing" subject will finally get their heads out of their rears.
Odenville, Alabama
I am a literary agent in New York City and I am interested in speaking with Paster Jerry Lawson regarding the possiblity of putting together a book on the subject of Great Sex God's Way. Please call or email at your earliest convenience
New York City, NY
I just wanted to say that no matter how much criticism comes from the world I think the series Great Sex Gods Way are awesome. I come from a very liberal home and it's so nice to see a pastor that will stand up and speak the truth. I watched the videos and I love them. I have been married for a year and if were not for Christ and forgiveness I would be divorced. My husband does not belive in going to church with me but I have made him watch the series and he now wants to find a church like yours. I wish we lived closer so we could join your congregation. Keep preaching and God Bless!
Powder Springs, GA
I just wanted to send some encouragement. I just read an article about the controversy over your "Great Sex God's Way" series, and I think you are doing a great thing. If more churches were willing to actually TALK about sex, rather than just saying, "Don't do it if you're not married," I think we would see a lot more happy families and a lot fewer confused teenagers. I completely disagree with the idea that sex shouldn't be talked about in church or that it's not part of the gospel. At the very least, you've brought some attention to the problem and some people may reevaluate what they think about sex and God. Keep up the good work
Corinth, Mississippi
I saw your sermon series on MSN and clicked to learn more about your church. My husband and I could really use to hear the DVD's or CDs of the this series. Is there anyway to buy the sermon series? We are Christians and go to Northeast Christian Church in Lexington KY. We really need this sermon series. I will gladly pay whatever for the CDs and postage
Richmond, KY
Dear Pastor, I was reading online about the sermons that you have been preaching in your church this month about sex and I have to say that I agree with you whole heartedly on the subject. Many people believe and have said that sex has no place in church, but I would like to tell those people to crack open a Bible and read it. God created sex for a man and his wife. And that one Biblical principal is lost on a lot of people as the time has went on and our countrys morals have went down tremendously. We as christians are constantly attacked where are faith is concerned and are constantly pressured into doing the wrong thing. I think you are doing a great job in teaching the people of your church young and old that sex is made for the marriage bed and no where else. When it is taken somewhere else it is defiled and is no longer just a covenant between a husband and wife but a husband and wife and whoever the other has slept with either before they got married or unfortunatly after. Thank you for talking about this subject and helping to get the word out there that sex is a very real thing and you can't just sweep under the rug when you feel like it shouldn't be discussed. Because of so many christians doing that very thing the marriage bed has become polluted and is no longer for some people a consecrated place to be. Thank you for talking about it.
Arlington, TX
Your series, website, church are a marketing marvel. The AP story is featured on today's AOL news with a poll that is running positive. I am a 58 year old disabled baptist chaplain, formerly with the Ga. Department of Corrections. I am also a former radio station dj, newscaster, station mgr. both secular and Christian (ga and alabama); former newspaper editor and publisher, Christian and secular Ga. and Alabama). I have served as president of our local ministerial associations and worked with all faiths in these capacities and with Billy Graham’s World Wide Pictures as publicity director for “Time to Run” in 1973 and executive director of “Joni” in 1980 for the Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL area; and served as regional director for Underground Evangelism and East Coast Marketing Director for their films in the 80’s. I was even honored by the muslim community (in prison) when I left - complimenting me on truly representing Christ and His teachings. I wanted to give some of my credentials, because I was not just a pastor in my ministry but someone that has radio, tv, newspaper experience - with a focus on marketing. Your church is bold, and current for what the world needs to hear NOW concerning God’s Word. You couldn't pay for the exposure you are getting and the response you will continue to receive. Keep up the good work pastor and members. Keep the faith. you are building the kingdom one soul at a time and strengthening families for today's challenges and the devil's deceit. I am the product of a broken home, a drug use and abuse life (due to peer pressure mainly), teen years of crime and loose sex that spilled over into my first marriage. My second wife and I are celebrating 28 years, March 28th. If not for God, we wouldn’t have survived. If not for God, I would have been in prison. That was 40 years ago when I went into schools with a local halfway house to talk about drugs and how God had delivered me. Your ministry is more revelent than even then. You will never please all the people when you are being bold for God, but it’s not the people you are trying to please. Your bold stand has encouraged my own life and hopes for ministry. I am held back because of not having a van for my motorized wheelchair. I have a lift on the back of the car, but it is too difficult to use much. At times I am okay with crutches but for short distances. Please keep us in your prayers as we pray for one of the most exciting pastors and churches of our time, not to mention the congregation.
Columbus, GA
In you Great Sex, God's Way Sermons I applaud you. I am a Roman Catholic from PA and I love your message. You are teaching people about respect for themselves and others. In teaching to be pure, you are teaching a valuable and Vitally important message. Keep up God's work. God Bless you
Pittsburg, PA
Pastor Lawson, I just read the article about your series on "Great Sex, God's Way" and how the town is stirred up by the message. Christians need to hear the message of what God intended for sex...one man, one woman...one marriage (and it can be exciting not boring). I wanted to encourage you to keep up the good work! When I make my way to your city, I will definitely make a pit stop at Daystar church! God Bless your ministry!
Detroit, Michigan
Spiritual Thumbs Up for every aspect of "Sex - God's Way". I had 7 kids and I am ashamed to admit that everything they learned was before I thought I was ready to tell them myself. Huhm...We let the world train and teach our kids, then we complain to God about the outcome!!! God Bless Ya and I'm always praying for this Last Day Harvest. We too have a church full of "rejects", but we're taking them and God is doing great things with people who know where they came from
Garden City, AL
I just read the article on the supposed controversy about the sermon, "Great Sex, God's Way." Kudos. I think it a shame that Christians bury their head in the sand about such an intimate topic (that they engage in too I might add) simply because it makes them feel uncomfortable. The mission field is on this earth. By mission field I not only mean geographic regions but also moral and political topics as well. The negative reaction to your sermon indicates to me that there are some mission fields that some members refuse to touch or acknowledge. But I guess that takes courage. Best Regards.
Virginia
Good for you for talking about sex. Just be careful down there in Alabama. I'm sure you'll run into plenty of opposition from people who would prefer never to mention sex... as if it wasn't a natural part of life. Personally, I might have made the slogan something like: "Let's Talk about Sex," as opposed to "Great Sex"... but I can see where the latter is a bigger attention grabber. Good luck.
Seattle
Are your sermons televised? If not, have you considered televising your sermons
Mississippi
Hi I recently came across an article on AOL about the controversy surrounding your series, “Great Sex God’s Way”. I would like you to know that you are being supported and prayed for every day. I pray that as a congregation, you would continue to prosper and face the difficult tasks that God has sent you to, preaching the gospel with clarity and boldness. Covering the aspect of sexual immorality is important, and although controversial, the church has kept quiet for way too long. As a young adult, my church offered a series based on the book, “and the bride wore white” by Dannah Gresh. We were encouraged to remain pure and live a life free of immorality. I credit their bold efforts and the help of God to my success in following through on this life style. May you continue to be prosperous as you face adversity, and consider this test pure joy. Please know that you are being prayed for by brothers and sisters all over the world.
New Jersey
Thanks for preaching the truth! My latest blogpost refers to the article that came out about your sermon series on sex
BirminghamHi, as I only live about an hour or so away, I have heard of Daystar Church before but it wasnt until I read the artical on the web that I knew this was a truly 'after God' Church. I am so pleased to know that someone is trying to teach our young people the right way cause if we dont teach them, the world will and they are now giving out condoms in school to those who will just ask for them. God bless and my husband and I will have you in our prayers
Russellville, AL
I JUST WATCHED THE VIDEO SERIES ON GREAT SEX, GOD'S WAY AND I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I LOVED THEM. IT IS ESPECIALLY A GREAT WAY FOR PARENTS AND TEENS TO OPEN THE DOOR TO START TALKING ABOUT SEX BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE--EITHER THEIR CHILD GETS A DISEASE BY EXPERIMENTING WITH SEXUAL ACTIVITIES OR THEIR DAUGHTER TELLS THEM THEY ARE PREGNANT OR THEIR SON HAS TO TELL THEM THEY GOT SOMEONE PREGNANT OR EVEN WORSE THAT THEIR CHILD HAS BEEN RAPED. I HAVE TWO TEEN BOYS AND EVER SINCE THEY WERE LITTLE MY HUSBAND (WHO IS A MINISTER) AND I HAVE ALWAYS DISCUSSED SEX, DRUGS, AND ALCOHOL WITH THEM CAUSE WE DIDN'T WANT THEM TO LEARN FROM THEIR FRIENDS LIKE WE DID AND POSSIBLY HURT THEMSELVES OR SOMEONE ELSE. INSTEAD OF PEOPLE CRITICIZING THE PASTOR AND WHAT HE IS TRYING TO DO, GET BEHIND HIM AND SUPPORT HIM, THE CHURCH, AND THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT IT. I WISH MORE CHURCHES WOULD DO TOPICS LIKE THIS ESPECIALLY WHERE TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ARE INVOLVED CAUSE YOU WOULD BE SUPRISED TO LEARN HOW LITTLE THEY KNOW AND HOW CONFUSED THEY ARE. IF SCHOOLS CAN TEACH ABOUT SEX IN HEALTH CLASSES, BIOLOGY AND OTHER CLASSES WITH NOT SO NOTICABLE NAMES, THEN WHY CAN'T A MAN OF GOD TEACH IT IN HIS CHURCH--ESPECIALLY SINCE IT IS A MESSAGE FROM GOD. GOD WAS TAKEN OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT, AND SPORTING EVENTS, SO NOW SOME ARE TRYING TO REMOVE HIM FROM MESSAGES AT CHURCHES--WHAT'S NEXT, REMOVING HIM FROM THE HEARTS OF CHRISTIANS? WE NEED TO PRAY FOR OUR CHURCHES AND COUNTRY AND WE NEED TO LIFT UP THE PASTOR OF DAYSTAR THAT GOD WOULD BUILD A HEDGE AROUND HIM TO FEND OFF THE ATTACKS OF SATAN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CONGREGATION!!!!!
Powell, TN
I think it is great that you are speaking on sex in the church. Married to a pastor for 15 years who was raised strictly (in Oklahoma) when it came to intimacy. The lack of intimacy and the inability to enjoy the experience played a major role in our divorce. Please keep helping us
California
Kuddos to you and your church for touching base on such a sore subject in the eyes of christians. I was reading about your sermons on Great Sex:Gods way and I was thrilled to see a church actually taking charge in a subject that is almost always over looked in church. People should learn and understand that this kind of "sex talk" should be heard all around the country. This is where young adults and loving married couples should be learning the quality values on a healthy relationships. They think that sex shouldn't be taught inside a church, but do they change the radio or t.v. when they hear it or see it there? No, and that's because it's socially acceptable to talk about it outside of church but not inside of the church. Not only are people getting the wrong idea about sex outside of church, but sex is a private and loving thing that should only be shared with your spouse. Again thank you for such an eye opening sermon
Leslie, MO
I think the whole idea of the sex sermons is great! I dont understand why people are complaining. Sex is a part of life and this way people get the right message! What parent wouldnt want their children to get this kind of message rather than the garbage their friends tell them at school. Maybe it is time for parents to be educating smaller children now and what better way than this! God Bless you!
Plantersville
All God's creations are worth passionate open, honest and honorable appreciation. Nice billboard
CT
Saw your site after CNN. Great Stuff!!! Praise Jesus for your stand against Satan with his lies abut sex, marriage, and homo sexuality. Let us continue with Christ's work and His battle against the Devil. Your brother in Jesus Christ
Portage, MI
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I just saw your billboard on TV and I think is AWESOME, keep it up, I have been married for 21 years and have 3 children that are now teenagers, society needs to know that there is a way to do things right. GOD created sex, to be used within the confines of marriage. My family and I support you 100%. and will be praying for you. GOD BLESS YOU
Albuquerque
your church has alote of problems.the DEVIL is with YOU
Michigan
great video may God richly bless your ministry
Marion, AR
Fantastic! I've been teaching Christian young people for years that God invented sex for our pleasure. His guidance isn't to keep us from having fun. On the contray, He wants us to have guilt free, baggage free, disease free incredible sex with our husband/wife. It's about time someone else joined me in boldly proclaiming the TRUTH ;) The fact that CNN/HLN is reporting it...Priase God!! Keep up the good work. Lord, bless this church and their ministry!
Alberta, Canada
you have my permission to use my poem if you ever see a need for it. SHE'S NOT JUST MY WIFE, SHE'S MY LIFE! Darling, I've got something I wanna say to you, So won't you sit and listen, because it's long overdue. Right now the words are so easy to say, Because my heart won't let my mind block the way. It's true, we've been married for such a long time, But your love is so deep, the bottom I will never find. It's just like precious treasures buried beneath the sea, And when I found it, I never realized the joy meant for me. Even though this poem may never reach #1 on the chart, The love you've shown me, will forever remain in my heart. I don't worship the ground you walk on, Because we both know that's not right, Because God is first in our lives And we're all precious in His sight. But He did say give honour to whom honour is due, So now honey, I'm giving these flowers to you. I don't want to just say I love you and let that be. But I try to let my ways and actions, show you the real me. If I could sing this poem in one thousand languages, The meaning would still be true. Out of all the women in the world, I'm blessed to have you
Marion, AR
Hello, I saw something on television about your organization. I think it's great! I am glad somebody is stepping up and trying to follow God's word. This world is headed straight for hell! Everyone wants to do their own thing even though God sets laws for us to abide by.The gays want to speak out. So, we the Christians need to speak out and tell the truth of the consequences for not obeying God's word. Even the new president seems to sort of be down for anyting and that is not good. George Bush was a true Christan with Christan beliefs. Stand up for God even if they are and go against you. He'll reward you in the end.
New Jersey
You really need to read or listen to what Phil Johnson preached at the Shepherds Conference last week. "The Pornification of the Pulpit" as he was tempted to title the sermon is excellent. I think your leadership would be well served to study it and apply it. It is divided into 3 posts as follows: http://www.shepherdsfellowship.org/pulpit/Posts.aspx?ID=4082 http://www.shepherdsfellowship.org/pulpit/Posts.aspx?ID=4084 http://www.shepherdsfellowship.org/pulpit/Posts.aspx?ID=4085 Here are further thoughts/answers to questions by Phil at his blog "Pyromaniacs" on this topic/sermon: http://teampyro.blogspot.com/2009/03/preachin-dirty.html#links
Austin, TX
I witnessed the news this morning at cnn and it was refreshing to hear of a church taking these steps to bring back true value this society was built on, integrity and a sence of decency.Islaam preaches that a man was made for a woman and a woman for a man, and sex is to be enjoyed in the santity of mariage, and not out of the relm of holy matrimony.Any thing that is odne for the love of god will bring great satisfaction. Continue the good work you are doing.GOD BLESS
New York
Just a short note of gratitude for being love warriors in the name of God's love. Good job and congratulations on your success!
Austin, TX
I just read the article about Pastor Jerry Lawson's sermon series. And I agree that sex belongs only in a marriage between a man and a woman. However, because Mr. Lawson chose to erect the billboards that he did, this gives me pause about his motives. Ministers are to point people to God, and the ministers themselves are supposed to remain humble and not seek to draw attention to themselves. If Mr. Lawson's intent is to have parents talk with their children about sex before they see it on TV or discuss it with their playmates, the appropriate approach would have been to have the discussion quietly in the adult Sunday School classes. Sensationalism is the wrong way to go about this.
Mississippi
I just wanted your pastor to know i really like that he has the guts to preach about sex.This subject needs to be adressed to our teenagers and unwed adults.Even on disney channels they see something sexual,why can't a preacher stand up for God's laws and say it's wrong?Yes it's pleasureable but God gave us that pleasure meant only for a married man and woman.I wish more preachers would preach to sinners,help them understand why it's a sin and hopefully give their lives to God instead of preaching the same stuff just to make the elders of the church happy.I would LOVE for my preacher to stand in front of my daughters and preach on that subject.They're 14yrs and 9yrs old,they already know it exist.I tell them it's wrong they roll their eyes thinking i'm being an over protective mother but if "THE PREACHER" says it,it's true in their eyes.I give you a great big thank you.
Moultrie, GA
We already have enough circus preachers turning the Bible into a Saturday morning cartoon (or late night sex drama). I am sad to see another perverted "church" franchise in rural Alabama with a pastor trying to be Rick Warren. Jesus is a better model to follow
Texas
Saw you on CNN. I just wanted to show my support for your message. Sex is not to be demonized like most religions of today do. God made it, and he made it feel good, AMEN. God Bless
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Saw the article online regarding your church and what you are accomplishing and also viewed your interview with CNN today. Excellent approach to the topic of sex and marriage. What a wonderful way to provide the tools to families for discussions they may not know how to approach
Maryland
Just saw the story on CNN.com. You are a truly courageous person. Please NEVER stop talking about God and sex. The reason why we are all so screwed up about sex is because we don't talk about it. And, we sure don't talk about it in the context of God's creation. So, keep up the good fight. You are doing the right thing. And, by the way, tell the mayor to grow up.
Cloverdale, CA