In January 2017, Burrell came under fire after comments she made regarding homosexuality while preaching a sermon at the Love & Liberty Fellowship Church were released. She stated, "I came to tell you about sin. That sin nature. That perverted homosexual spirit, and the spirit of delusion and confusion, it has deceived many men and women, and it’s caused us pain on the body of Christ." In response to the controversy, Burrell stated she makes "no excuses or apologies" for the sermon or its contents. The Huffington Post called the sermon a "homophobic rant"; she was also criticized by DeRay Mckesson.