Announcement: Pst Jentezen Franklin Identifies One of Satan’s Most Deadly Tactics and teaches Congregation how to…..

Pastor Jentezen Franklin, the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, and a well-known Christian author and speaker, recently delivered a powerful sermon addressing what he believes to be one of Satan’s most dangerous tactics against believers: deception and distraction. In his message, Franklin urged his congregation to remain vigilant, warning that the enemy often uses subtle lies and distractions to pull Christians away from their faith and their God-given purpose.

In the sermon, Franklin emphasized that Satan’s greatest weapon isn’t always overt temptation but rather the slow, almost undetectable drift away from God through deception. “Satan is a master of deceit,” Franklin said. “He doesn’t always come to you with obvious sin; he often comes disguised as something good but leads you away from God. He whispers lies that make you doubt who you are in Christ, or that distract you from your calling with endless busyness and worry.”

Franklin stressed that these deceptions can take many forms, such as making believers question their worth, distorting their understanding of God’s truth, or leading them to prioritize worldly pursuits over spiritual growth. He warned that this gradual separation from God can be spiritually fatal if not recognized and resisted. “The enemy is patient,” he explained. “He doesn’t have to destroy you in one blow. He’ll take small victories, a little bit of compromise here, a little bit of distraction there, until you wake up one day far from where God intended you to be.”

In response to this deadly tactic, Franklin urged his congregation to equip themselves with the truth of God’s Word and to be constantly in prayer. He emphasized the importance of staying connected to scripture, which he called “the ultimate weapon against Satan’s lies.” “The Word of God is alive and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword,” Franklin said, quoting Hebrews 4:12. “When you know the truth, the enemy cannot deceive you. You can recognize his lies and resist him.”

He also encouraged believers to be mindful of their priorities and to resist the distractions that pull them away from a deep relationship with God. “The enemy wants to keep you busy and distracted,” he said. “He knows that if he can fill your life with enough noise, enough stress, and enough worldly things, you’ll lose sight of your real purpose. We need to be intentional about staying focused on God and His will for our lives.”

Franklin concluded his sermon with a call to action, urging the congregation to take a stand against the enemy’s tactics by renewing their commitment to prayer, worship, and Bible study. He emphasized the power of community in overcoming spiritual deception and encouraged members of the congregation to hold one another accountable in their walk with Christ. “We need each other,” Franklin said. “This is not a battle you can fight alone. Surround yourself with people who will speak truth into your life, who will pray for you, and who will help you stay on track.”

The sermon was met with a strong response from the congregation, with many members committing to deepening their spiritual lives and resisting the distractions and deceptions that often plague modern life. Franklin’s message serves as a timely reminder of the spiritual battle Christians face daily and the need for constant vigilance and reliance on God’s truth to overcome it.