Matt,
I have seen very positive results from deliverances. I have also seen the... well, what we might call "absurd."

Thanks for keeping us aware of the extremes associated with deliverance, as well as keeping us aware of the reality.
 

Matt,
After being in Pentecostal/Charasmatic circles for over forty-five years and a Spirit-filled pastor's wife for over twenty-five, I appreciated so much your article. May we never be delivered from the spirit of "BALANCE." Of course, we know that the powers of Hell are real, but so are the powers of Heaven. It seems in the Spirit-filled circles the old saying is true - the brightest light attracts the biggest bugs. May the Pentecostal message burn brighter in these last days without the extremes. God bless you for your spiritual discernment.
 

I thank you first of all for your points made about jumping to conclusions (tho' this is not limited to charismatic/pentecostal christians). God has stated that in the last days He will be pouring out His spirit of power, revelation, and discernment on all flesh. As more and more people being open to moving in the supernatural ministry, there will be both honest mistakes made due to inexperience (the learning process), and the need for them to be vigilant for the enemy is as a roaring lion seeking whom he may deceive and devour. Jesus said the signs and wonders will follow "those that believe", but there's a need to be in His word and subject to it as well as to those experienced in such, that we may train and study to show ourselves approved and equipped. Your reference to "Jezebel" - because she was an old testament person, it doesn't mean she wasn't OF a certain spirit or spirits, that were manifested in her lifestyle and attitudes.In Daniel we read of spirits called "Prince of Tyre" & "Prince of Persia" which altho' they refer to earthly positions of power also refer to "Principalities and Powers" in the spirit realm. I am reading Pastor Francis Frangipane's "The Three Battlegrounds" and would recommend it to all.
 

Matt,

Great article! I was just telling someone today that I was overburdened by many charismatic concepts that have been taken too far. My inclination is to hide my head in the sand and act like those things are not real, but that is the pendulum swinging to the other side. You tackled this with balance. Thanks for the insights.
 

Thank you for this article Matt!

I don't really think there's an answer one way or another. I do believe that the Holy Spirit is capable of allowing us to recognize certain spirits but that each case is individual. If He prompts you to ask the name, you should certainly do it. If not, and you are aware of demonic presence, then use what revelation and knowledge He gives at the time. If we get into the absolute right and wrong ways to accomplish God's purposes, we are once again falling prey to legalism. The Spirit moves where it will. Our only job is to follow!
 

No, you do not need to know the name of spirit. How would you know if it is the spirit's true name anyway? Can you trust them to tell the truth? I don't think so. I believe a person can have or be influenced by a spirit which by The Holy Spirit we are able to determine by "a word of knowledge" or "discerning of spirits." For instance, the python spirit in the situation with the Apostle Paul was a strangling demonic spirit that had strangled the economy of the entire city of Philippi. Read the context of the scripture. The point is that this spirit had the entire city under its control until it was cast out of the girl which caused a riot to apprehend Paul. However, as it turned out the opposite happened.
Note how the spirit of deception worked in Hitler and was transferred to the entire country.
What about the spirit of terrorism today. This spirit combines with the spirit of deception, murder, religion, hate and more. The spirit of antichrist is at least the spirit of anti- Christian and anti-semitism. The list goes on and on.
 

Matt,
Great article!

I loved what Dixieland57 said, about the brightest lights attracting the biggest bugs, too :)
How true, how true.
 

The feeling that a demon's name has to be known can come from fear (of not knowing what to do/being inadequate) or pride (puffed-up with occult knowledge), and maybe other reasons as well.

These things take our focus off 1) God and 2) His desire to demonstrate His love and desire to free people from the enemy's torment. The Spirit may or may not provide a name. However, discerning the presence of an evil spirit, and getting the person to agree that they want it gone, are far more important than learning spirit names, which -- as someone else pointed out -- could be lies anyway.
 

It is clear that many believers are missing the central revelation throughout Scripture. The central revelation throughout Scripture is the person of Jesus Christ Himself! Nothing else! No one else! The issue with demons and naming them has escalated into a "wind of doctrine." The Truth of the matter concerning the Legion of demons is that the demons recognized the power, person, calling and annointing of Christ! The issue with the sons of Sceva is they recognized the power, person, calling and annointing in Paul. On the contrary The Apostle DID NOT ask their name. The Scripture in Acts 16:16 says "spirit of divination." I know Biblicaly astue Christian today like to quote Greek and Hebrew. But what average Christian actually knows and understands classical Greek, Hebrew and the myriad of translations and false Greek text that have been used since the days of the Apostolic Fathers? It would do us all good to stick with the Scriptures alone! I suppose a more appropriate question would be "Do demons know your name"? If so, the demons would be saying "Oh no, there is Brother Matt - that annointed servant of God - we better get out of here!" Christ nor did the Apostles of the 1st and 2nd century fish around for the names of demons. It is clear in the Holy Scriptures that demons themselves were able to identify the true annointed Believer from the "tares." The revelation of the completed work of Christ is found in the Holy Scriptures (specifically in Hebrews). Brothers and Sisters it would do us good as couriers of the Gospel to preach Jesus Christ and let the demons flee insted of trying to find out who they are. They are all wicked, foul, evil and they LOVE to twist the real issue. The real issue is Christ and Him alone! Get Christ in His fullness and watch what demons do. The Bible says they flee! I know I can get long winded. But Brother Matt - keep doing what you are doing and let know man lay hands suddenly on you. In His Love - Pastor Tim
 

I was in India on a mission trip and we were in a Hindu village when
a woman stepped out in front of us. It was apparent she was demonized. The Indian Pastor who was hosting us, stepped out of the vehicle. Went over to the lady and spoke in Tamil. Suddenly the woman dropped to her knees weeping. Her countenance was totally different. After returning to our vehicle I ask the Pastor if he had to call the demon by its name. I will never forget his response which was, " I don't care what his name is, It must bow and obey at the name of Jesus." AMEN! That settled it for me
 

LOL! Dixieland57 made my day!!! Big Bugs! ha! IKonoklast is starting to see the real picture here but sees it from the future and not the past... Since Luther's reform God has been adding back to the Church the power and revelation necessary to "BE" the Church in these last days... the Church started out with a Holy Ghost blast and its going out with a Holy Ghost blast! The Church started out founded on the Apostles doctrines and Apostles are being restored today. Healing the sick, raising the dead, casting out demons whether we know their name or not, is all a part of the restoration of the Church in these last days!
 

I just remembered an old joke about the deliverance ministry. The tent revival minister was casting out demons and he commanded a 'lying spirit' to come out of the young man; to which the spirit being cast out replied, "o.k., i did!"
 

Having been a pentecostal believer for 36 years and a pastor of a pentecostal church for 25 years I can unequivocally state that in all my years I have never found God to be weird or His ways to be crazy.
Why then do we even listen to ministries that represent Him as such?
His ways are above ours, and He oftentimes rocks our boat when He intervenes miraculously but He doesn't come across as a wide-eyed wierdo ever. Perhaps I'm just being influenced by the spirit of _________ or something... Dave
 

We were given authority over all the works of the enemy, so for that matter demons have to submit to the word of God and come out of the person being delivered. So in my opinion if you are gifted in deliverance fill with the Holy Spirit, and have no open doors, demon have to leave when they are commanded to leave.
 

As a Christian and former Pastor I have had experiences where I was casting out demons from certain persons, including Christians.

In one situation, I was ministering to a women's daughter, who had been raped and actually had a demon transfered to her from the rape.

As I ministered to her daughter, I notice her mother also reacting to my prayers and deliverence for her daughter. The same "uncle" had raped them both.

Needless to say I was doing 2 exorcisms at the same time and thank God for his autority over the demons.

Mother and daughter are doing well.

Deliverence is a reality we must face both for Christians and non-Christians.
 

I've never thought about knowing the demons' names. I think the only name we need to KNOW is Jesus Christ Lord and Savior.
 

We have worked in deliverance ministry for 11 years in the Phoenix area. You do not need a demon's name to cast it out. Period. There is inherent danger in holding conversations with demons & looking to them for information. As to the prayer & fasting reference, research shows that the fasting part was a margin note that a monk added to the text. If you take a step back, you can see the problem with needed deliverance & telling that poor person to hang on, you'll be back to help them after you've fasted for a few days. Deliverance is a much easier process when combined with true repentance & forgiveness.
 

Matt,
Demons do not have names because they don't have and were not given the natural ability to create a name for themselves or anything. So whoever says he knows a demon's name is just creating a name and giving the demon more room to stay where they should not play, and demons know that they can only vacate a place if a more higher authority comes in, which is the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Do all things (including casting out demons) ONLY in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
 

In some cases you gat to know what you are dealing with. Otherwise, you will be working blindly.
But again, if you are spirit filled the Spirit of God will prompt you so that you know what is coming say for instance, "evil spirit of seduction" if you don't identify it how do you know is a challenge to you.

But the emphasis should be Christ Jesus because at the mention of His name every name or demons shall bow.

Thank you.
 

Matt,
I believe demons in addition to prayer and fasting are to be CAST OUT. (Mark 16:17) Jesus said, believer's shall CAST OUT DEMONS,in His Name. (Jn. 12:31) the prince of this world shall be CAST OUT. By whom? Jesus said, if I CAST OUT demons by the finger of God, that is proof that the Kingdom of God is here. (Lk. 11:20)
Jesus further said, that the Kingdom of God is within you. Why don't we prove it by casting out the demons in our areas of habitation, where we are trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord. Some of your comments hint at being inspired by a demon, why not with prayer and fasting, CAST THEM OUT! More @ www.crossofchristministries.org

Ron Roy
 

Matt,

One other thing, when casting out demons or evil spirits, rather than naming them, CAST OUT any and all evil spirits contributing to the manifesting oppression, for example, I CAST OUT every evil spirit contributing to depression or despair and in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth I command you to go now.

Ron Roy
 

Coming from a Hispanic culture and reading about your experience I just couldn't stop laughing. The thruth is that some of our ancestros taught us to see domons everywhere and in every person that wasn't according to God's purpose. I honestly agree with your article in regards to balance. I honestly believe that when you are acting according with the holy spirit, he will tell you what you need to know about the person you are praying for. In any case, our focus should be DElIVERANCE! regardless of names.Blessings in the name of the Lord and keep the good work!!!
 

Can you speak some day soon about WHERE you should tell the demonic spirit to GO AFTER HE COMES OUT of a person. Scripture indicates the evil thing may return to same body and bring many with him.....scarey to me. And I wonder if the mean spirit might try to go into someone else around us.........more scarey

thanks, mjc, TX
 

HOW REFRESHING!!! Today it seems that people are often too quick to believe what they SEE rather than what the Bible actually states. I believe that if you are looking for a demon satin will provide you one. That being said I do believe that there are instances where this type of ministry is needed. I have not ever seen an example of a Christian being possed. If I am wrong I would really appreciate a scripture reference.

I hate to say it but I am tired of the nuts, fruits and flakes tainting the real picture of the church. I love pastor Tim's comment he hit the nail on the head. There is a saying "Keep the main thing the main thing."

I suggest that before one starts out on an adventure in casting out demons check your relationship with Christ and do a biblical study on the topic. This is not a game to play, it is not the new way to gain popularity in your church, or the way to make money selling the next how to book for Christians. This is serious business and should not to be taken lightly. Study the Word of God the entire passage of scripture or, better yet the whole book but, I would caution the use of commentaries. Ask the Lord Jesus to give you discernment and wisdom. Remember that not everyone who writes these books have pure motives.

As for the Mark 16 reference it does make the point but, I find it interesting that the same scripture states that "they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them"(NIV) I am not sure anyone is ready for that yet. Hummmm!! That reminds me of the story Wendy Bagwell told about ministering at a church where they handle snakes. It seems they had pictures of people in their caskets in the vestibule. According to Wendy the preacher of the church said that those were the people who lost their faith. If you have not heard this one it is worth a google search.
 

DELIVERANCE IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT MINISTRY WHICH JESUS CHRIST DID A LOT OF, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE BIBLE. HE EVEN DID IT IN SYNAGOGUES, SO THIS CLEARLY SHOWS THAT BELIEVERS CAN & DO HAVE MANY DEMONS. A BORN-AGAIN PERSON'S HUMAN SPIRIT IS SAVED & PERFECTED, BUT THE SOUL NEEDS RENEWING & REGENERATION. WE ARE NOW LIVING IN THE END-TIMES & THIS IS THE AGE OF THE APOSTATE CHURCH...THE CHURCH THAT DOES IT'S OWN THING...NOT GOD'S THING. HOW MANY CHURCHES DO YOU KNOW WHERE THE FULL FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY IS OPERATING & THE NINE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT ARE FLOWING...RARE...IF ANY AT ALL RIGHT? THE BIBLE IS CLEAR IN MARK 16 THAT THESE SIGNS SHALL FOLLOW THOSE WHO BELIEVE: IN JESUS' NAME WE SHALL LAY HANDS ON THE SICK & THEY SHALL RECOVER; WE WILL SPEAK IN OTHER TONGUES; WE WILL CAST OUT DEMONS; IF WE TAKE POISON IT WILL NOT HARM US...SO IT IS CLEAR THAT GOD EXPECTS EACH & EVERY PERSON TO BE ABLE TO CAST DEMONS OUT OF OTHERS...GOD HAD ME CAST A SPIRIT OF PYTHON OUT OF MYSELF & MY HUSBAND...THIS IS A SPIRIT WHICH ATTEMPTS TO CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF EACH & EVERY AREA OF THE LIFE OF ITS VICTIM...CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF ITS FINANCES, RELATIONSHIPS, HEALTH, ETC. GOD SHOWED ME ABOUT 22% OF CHURCHES WHICH ATTEMPT TO PARADE AROUND AS BIBLE-BELIEVING CHURCHES OF BORN-AGAIN PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY HEADED UP BY WITCHES & WARLOCKS...& THE NUMBER IN SOUTH FLORIDA WHERE I LIVE IS ABOUT 50%!!! THE BEST BOOK ON DELIVERANCE I HAVE EVER SEEN IS TITLED "DELIVERANCE MANUAL" IT IS VERY DETAILED (ABOUT 377 PAGES) & IS BY MINISTER GENE MOODY & ONE CAN GET IT BY CALLING HIM AT 225-755-8870. ALSO BOBLARSON.ORG & BOBLARSON.TV ARE GREAT WEBSITE SOURCES ABOUT INFO ON DELIVERANCE. GOD IS NOW GIVING ME A VERY STERN MESSAGE FOR THE WITCHES & WARLOCKS OUT THERE WHO ARE PARADING AROUND AS CHILDREN OF GOD...GOD SAYS TO TELL EACH & EVERY ONE OF YOU TO REPENT IMMEDIATELY FOR THE DISPESATION OF "GRACE" HAS LIFTED & THE DISPENSATION OF "JUDGEMENT" IS NOW HERE...GOD SAYS REPENT IMMEDIATELY...REPENT IMMEDIATELY...REPENT IMMEDIATELY...REPENT IMMEDIATELY...REPENT IMMEDIATELY...OR I WILL CONSUME YOU AS A FIRE...SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...I WILL REMOVE ALL REMEMBRANCE OF YOU FROM THE FACE OF THE EARTH SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...YES...I WILL REMOVE ALL REMEMBRANCE OF YOU FROM THE FACE OF THE EARTH...SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...AND AGAIN I SAY I WILL REMOVE ALL REMEMBRANCE OF YOU FROM THE FACE OF THE EARTH AND TO MANY OF YOU...I WILL TAKE YOUR FAMILIES ALSO...I WILL REMOVE ENTIRE FAMILIES FROM THE FACE OF THE EARTH...IF YOU DO NOT REPENT NOW...SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...I WILL HAVE MERCY ON YOU ONLY IF YOU REPENT...NO MERCY WILL BE OFFERED TO YOU IF YOU DON'T REPENT NOW...SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...I WILL NO LONGER TOLERATE THE EXTREMELY VICIOUS ATTACKS ON MY PEOPLE BY THOSE SATAN ASSIGNS ALMOST EACH & EVERY ONE OF THEM...VERY SOON AFTER THEY GET "BORN-AGAIN" SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...I AM COMING SOON & I AM PREPARING MY BRIDE AS A BRIDE WITH NO SPOT NOR WRINKLE...AND I AM REMOVING ALL PEOPLE & OBSTACLES WHICH HAVE STOOD IN THE WAY OF MY PEOPLE BECOMING A READY BRIDE FOR MY RETURN SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...HEED THIS STERN WARNING NOW...HEED THIS STERN WARNING NOW...AND AGAIN I SAY...HEED THIS STERN WARNING NOW...BEFORE IT BECOMES TOO LATE FOR YOU...SARAH...SARAH...THERE IS SOMEBODY NAMED SARAH OUT THERE WHO WILL READ THIS...I AM NOW TALKING TO YOU...YOU HAVE VICIOUSLY ATTACKED MY PEOPLE FOR DOZENS OF YEARS...REPENT NOW...FOR I AM ABOUT TO TAKE YOU OUT...YOU REPENT NOW...OR I WILL TAKE YOU OUT...REPENT NOW...THIS IS YOUR VERY LAST CHANCE SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...YOUR VERY LAST CHANCE...YOUR VERY LAST CHANCE...(God is now telling me to send this message as is...)AMEN!
 

God is now leading me to continue to post here. Back in Dec/06 I attended a Deliverance/Spiritual Warfare four day seminar hosted by a place called "Word of Faith Ministries" in Miami, FL. Recently, I completed a 21-day partial fast God put me on, during which He showed me some extremely surprising things. This conference had three men presenting & teaching about spiritual warfare. God showed me of the three presenting...only one was a true man of God...the other two were followers of Satan. The teaching was so very detailed and excellent, I assumed that the hosting pastor had to be a true man of God. When God revealed to me the truth a few weeks ago...I was so surprised...I asked God...why would a person who serves Satan would teach so well & in such a detailed way about The Kingdom of Darkness...GOD REPLIED & TOLD ME...BECAUSE I AM FORCING THEM TO TEACH MY PEOPLE THE THINGS THEY NEED TO KNOW TO WALK IN TOTAL VICTORY AGAINST THE ENEMY...GOD TOLD ME THAT THE HOST OF THIS CONFERENCE HAD BLASPHEMED THE HOLY SPIRIT SO THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY FOR HIM TO REPENT TO SALVATION...BUT GOD CAN AND DOES FORCE HIM TO TEACH TO GOD'S TRUE PEOPLE...THE KNOWLEDGE HE HAS GAINED FROM HIS MANY CLOSE YEARS OF INTIMACY WITH SATAN...AND I WILL TELL YOU WHAT...I CAN TRULY SAY THAT THIS GAVE MY HUSBAND & I THE KNOWLEDGE WE NEEDED TO WALK IN TOTAL VICTORY AGAINST THE ENEMY. FOR EXAMPLE. HE TAUGHT THE BEST THING TO DO WITH THE DEMONS WE BIND AND CAST OUT...AND WE HAVE TO BIND SATAN FIRST & THEN ALL THE UNDERLINGS...IS TO CAST THEM DIRECTLY TO THE PIT TO AWAIT JUDGEMENT DAY & DECREE & DECLARE THAT THEY ARE FORBIDDEN FROM ATTACKING ANY LIVING BEING AGAIN...HE TAUGHT THAT IF WE DO THIS...WE COST SATAN VERY VITAL "MANPOWER IN TERMS OF AMOUNTS OF DEMONS LEFT ON THIS EARTH TO DO SATAN'S WORK"...SO SATAN WILL THINK TWICE BEFORE MESSING WITH US...I TELL YOU THE KNOWLEDGE I HAVE GAINED FROM THIS SEMINAR & ALSO THE "SPIRITUAL WARFARE PRAYERS" I DOWNLOADED FROM THEIR WEBSITE (AT walkinginpower.org)...HAVE MADE SUCH A VERY PRICELESS CONTRIBUTION TO MY LIFE...THEY TRULY HAVE ME WALKING IN TOTAL VICTORY AGAINST THE ENEMY...I ALSO LEARNED PRAYERS TO PRAY TO CLEANSE CURSED OBJECTS & HOW FULL OF CURSED OBJECTS MOST - EVEN CHRISTIAN - HOMES ARE...I HAVE GOTTEN RID OF ABOUT MORE THAN 500 LBS OF THINGS - BOTH CURSED & NON-CURSED FROM MY HOMES. I LEARNED THAT MOST DOLLS ARE CURSED - INCLUDING ALL BARBIE DOLLS - AND HOW MANY SEEMINGLY INNOCENT LOOKING THINGS ARE CURSED. EVEN THINGS WITH A PAISLEY PRINT ON IT...THIS IS A DEMONIC SYMBOL IN INDIAN CULTURE. EVEN DRIED FLOWERS, POTPOURRI, FIGURINES OF FLAMINGOS, OWLS, FROGS, CHINESE MING VASES, GOD POINTED OUT TO ME SOME CHECKS MY HUSBAND HAD ORDERED WITH CHINESE SYMBOLS ON THEM...ALL THINGS WITH CHINESE SYMBOLS ON THEM...ALL DEMONIC...ALL STATUES OF ANGELS...I GOT THIS LIST AT THE WORD OF FAITH MINISTRIES SEMINAR, BUT SINCE ALL THE OBJECTS THEY GIVE OUT OR SELL ARE CURSED...GOD TOLD ME NOT TO GET RID OF THEM...JUST TO PRAY THE PRAYER FOR CLEANSING OF THESE CURSED OBJECTS...WHICH IS IN THEIR PRINTOUT AVAILABLE ONLINE OF THEIR "SPIRITUAL WARFARE PRAYERS" BOOKLET...GOD HAS TOLD ME TO TELL YOU ALL THIS BUT NOW GOD WANTS TO GIVE A MESSAGE TO A MAN NAMED LARRY: GOD SAYS TO LARRY NOW...I HAVE SEEN YOUR HEART DEAR SON & I KNOW YOU WANT TO SERVE ME...IT HAS BEEN VERY HARD FOR YOU SINCE YOUR MOTHER DEDICATED YOU TO SATAN WHILE YOU WERE YET IN HER WOMB SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...YES, YOU WERE DEDICATED TO SATAN WHILE YOU WERE IN YOUR MOTHER'S WOMB & THIS IS WHY THERE IS SO MUCH DEMONIC OPPORESSION AGAINST YOU & SATAN STILL THINKS HE HAS LEGAL GROUNDS TO YOUR LIFE SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...GOD SAYS TO SEEK OUT A SKILLED DELIVERANCE MINISTER AS GOD WILL LEAD YOU TO ONE...SEEK HIM ABOUT THIS AS GOD WILL LEAD YOU TO THE RIGHT PERSON...AND AGAIN GOD IS TELLING ME TO HAVE YOU SEEK OUT A DELIVERANCE MINISTER AND GOD WILL LEAD YOU TO THE ONE OF HIS CHOICE...STAY AWAY FROM DENOMINATIONAL CHURCHES AS YOU ARE SITTING UNDER LEGALISTIC DEMONIC SPIRITS WHEN YOU ATTEND ONE OF THOSE SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...I NEVER INTENDED FOR MY BODY TO BE FRACTURED INTO DENOMINATIONS SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...DENOMINATIONS ARE NOT OF ME SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS...AND AGAIN I SAY DENOMINATIONS ARE NOT OF ME...GOD WANTS ME TO REMIND EACH & EVERY ONE OF YOU THAT GOD LOVES YOU ALL VERY MUCH...GOD CARES ABOUT YOU ALL VERY MUCH & BE PATIENT...GOD IS WORKING THINGS OUT FOR YOUR GOOD AND GOD'S GLORY...SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS..(God is now telling me to send this message now...)
 

Once again, I strongly caution everyone, be aware of motives. God does not need anyone to interpret scriptures for him. Focus on the thing of God.

Yes, Jesus did cast out demons but there is no reference to the people being believers before the fact. As a matter of fact they believed after being touched by the master.

The nondenominational "Word of Faith Ministries" is a denomination. If you don't believe me just check out the television evangelists who are well known by charismatics world wide. They all have this name listed either in their magazines, in their telecasts and radio programs. As with ANY person or group only God knows their hearts.

One last thought...You do not need a book or prayers or special instructions to communicate with our Father. Just speak to him (out loud, softly, in writing, in your prayer closet, in your mind, well anywhere anytime, HE IS WAITING FOR YOU AND IS LISTENING FOR YOUR VOICE. REMEMBER AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE. READ EPHESIANS 6:5-18
 

Correction..I meant to say book OF prayers.
 

A good work you're doing here Matt- and some lively input from your readers on the subject as well.
From my background with deliverance leadership, it strikes me that effectiveness in a deliverance session is on a sliding scale determined by a combination of variables, stemming from either party.
The measure of faith (and it's purity at that moment in time) would seem to have a significant bearing on demonic obedience from the ministering perspective.
My pastor was H. Maxwell White, considered to be the God Father of the deliverance Ministry in the Florida area in the 60s'& up to the early 70s'.He would frequently ask them questions (the demons)commanding only truth to come from their mouths "In the name of Jesus" -later on in his ministry he saw that it could be counter productive to do so.As he put it, "They craved the spotlight and wasted my time!" Receiving a word of knowledge is pretty straight forward, but it's warfare when you involve these entities because they know if the power of the Spirit is impeded by a blockage in our Spiritual arteries and lack of confidence impedes the path of faith.The more we talk with them, the greater chance of compromise because of our carnal tenancies.
There is still much more the Lord will be revealing to us about our adversary as the next wave becomes evident. One thing we all can know with certainty is that the closer to vine the sweeter the fruit!
And that we all need to be awakened to know Him in a deeper way.
 

Matt,

I really hope you do that research on how to cast out demons and where to send them. I believe that if a Christian is going to participate in deliverance activities, he or she must know the correct way to handle each situation.
 

By the way, I thoroughly enjoyed the comments that have been posted by other believers. I have been further informed. I knew God led me to this website for a reason. I will be researching on my own as well; it is much needed in the Body of Christ.
 

the demon has to come out in the name of jesus the name of jesus is above every name. Most problems that people battle is not demons but the flesh look at gal 5:19-21 the works of the flesh Man is a spirit he has a soul and he lives in a body the spirit is redemed the soul is being renewed romans 12 by the word and the body needs to be put under daily