Pastor John Gray urged Christians to put their faith ahead of political loyalties in a post-election sermon at Love Story Church in Greenville, South Carolina. Speaking on Nov. 8, five days after the 2026 midterm elections, Gray told his congregation that America is “not a Christian nation,” The Christian Post reported.
Gray Explains His ‘Christian Nation’ Remarks
In the sermon, titled “Turn the Lights On,” Gray questioned whether the label reflects how the country treats people in need. He pointed to disputes over feeding people who cannot afford food and caring for older adults, widows, orphans and veterans. He also challenged his congregation to consider whether their faith leads them to serve people who cannot repay them, visit people in prison and extend care beyond their own communities.
A Warning About Political Loyalty
Gray discussed several election results and offered his own spiritual interpretation of the political shifts. He also warned congregants against tying their Christian identity to their political preferences. His message brought the issue back to the household, urging listeners to consider how they live out their faith before making claims about the nation’s relationship with God.
Gray also cited slavery and lynching as examples of the gap between America’s public expressions of Christianity and its treatment of Black Americans. He challenged listeners to examine whether their actions toward others reflect the teachings of Jesus they profess to follow.
