His message? Gray told churchgoers that many biblical people are misunderstood. On Wednesday, Gray took to the stage at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church, where he formerly served as an associate pastor and still preaches on Wednesdays, according to abc13. RELATED: Former Lakewood Pastor John Gray gets support from his church after Lamborghini uproar Gray has since apologized via social media and addressed the matter with his Redemption church members. After several weeks of recovery, Gray returned to the pulpit in August.Broadcasting it for the world to see, Gray shared a now-deleted video of occasion on social media in a post that went viral. The condition could have cost Gray his life. Last July, Gray was hospitalized with a saddle pulmonary embolism after weeks of dealing with chest pain. And you going to need some certified Christian counseling and some therapy." Some stuff you going to have to walk out. Some stuff you going to have to work out. Some stuff you can't slap oil on your forehead and ask for it to go away. 'Hey you sound like you need counseling,'" he said, mimicking criticism. It would be great if we shout for that too because when you shout for that, what you're saying is I take personal responsibility," he said. Everybody needs to know some stuff wasn't the devil, some stuff was you. "The truth is some of the stuff that tried to kill me I helped. Gray also disclosed in the sermon that he was getting counseling, which was helping him, along with prayer, to deal with some of the unresolved trauma he has in his life. The father of two revealed that the backlash he received over his personal choices triggered his thoughts of death. Dressed in all black, which he called "my funeral outfit," he told his church that "2018 tried to kill me so I thought I'd try to dress for the occasion." January of 2019 was the first time Gray admitted to his congregation that he was struggling with suicidal ideations. Gray shared that he would continue doing the "necessary work" in five different areas of his life. In 2020, the minister announced to his congregation that he was going on a sabbatical while preaching a message titled " You Are Here." Gray confessed then that he needed "immediate intervention from the Holy Ghost." In 2018, he drew flack after buying his wife a $200,000 Lamborghini for their eight-year anniversary just months after he confessed to listening to "voices" that lured him away and almost caused the couple to divorce. Since then, he has come under criticism on different occasions. In 2018, Gray became the pastor of what was then called Redemption Church in South Carolina after years of preaching at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. "My big brother is one of one! We love you and it's real love in all seasons." He is an incredible human," Aventer Gray wrote. "I can think of about 28 more things has done from his heart. Gray's wife, Aventer, also commented on the post. The "Fast and the Furious" star told Gray he is always available for him and thanked God for his life. Gibson added, "You were obedient when God put it on your heart to call me and I was obedient to take the call not hesitate and get to you." To GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!!!!!!!! I did nothing but what God told me to do." Im so very proud of you for all that you stand for. "I love you as my pastor and big brother. Gibson responded to the post, writing, "I'm sorry good brother The Lord Jesus isn't done with you." "When I was almost dead you fought for me. Gray pegged Gibson as "the most gifted human on the planet" and thanked him for being "a real friend and brother," wishing him a Happy belated birthday. The entertainer arranged for Gray to have an "IV drip, chef's table full of food, and holistic professionals ready to get all the pain" in his body and soul alleviated. "He dragged me out of the house and into vehicle that took me to a certified counselor," Gray explained. Gray recalled Gibson saying, "'let me call you right back." Two hours later, according to Gray, Gibson was in his driveway. The Ohio native shared his caption and a photo of himself and Gibson, who celebrated his 44th birthday last week. I called the Relentless Church lead pastor wrote on Instagram. "When I was trying to figure out a way to end my life, I made a mistake. Pastor John Gray took to social media this week to honor his famous friend Tyrese Gibson, crediting the R&B singer and actor for saving his life when he was contemplating suicide. Relentless Church Pastor John Gray | Instagram/John Gray
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