Would you like to learn more about spiritual warfare and how to cast out demons, just like Jesus did? Learn the simple steps and examples of how to cast demons out of yourself or on behalf of another in Christian spiritual warfare. Discover whether or not it is always a good idea to take the authority and do so.

In the few months that have passed I have been extremely interested in spiritual warfare. I recently read Pigs in the Parlor, which is an awesome book on deliverance, demons, Christian spiritual warfare, casting out demons, and much more. I recommend it to all.

One of the many things that I learned while reading Pigs in the Parlor is that evil spirits (aka demons) can indwell Christians. Yes, Christians. Take a look at the video to the right explaining spiritual warfare and how evil spirits indwell Chrisitans.

The enemy is very crafty and tricky and can enter in to us all in a few different ways. The devil can and will continue to control your ways and thoughts until you decide to take authority over those evil spirits and receive deliverance. Are you ready to take authority with the sword of the spirit and declare all out spiritual warfare on behalf of yourself or a loved one?

Below are some notes and comments in regards to what I read and learned about spiritual warfare and how you can begin putting it to work for you today!

Please note: While all Christians have the authority to do spiritual warfare, I don't recommend just anyone try this without the proper knowledge. While you don't need any special training or skills in the area of deliverance (they can be developed over time), this is just a very small portion of the knowledge needed for deliverance or spiritual warfare. Please pick up a copy of Pigs in the Parlor or other spiritual warfare books to learn more. This is only like a beginners course or recap...

In attempting to cast out demons, it is essential to know a few basic rules.

1. Let your SPIRIT lead you. Psa 143:10
2. Spiritual Warfare is NOT prayer: Spiritual warfare is in addition to prayer. 1 Cor 14:15
   
3. As Christians, we already have the power and authority over the devil! Declare your authority in His name and by the power of His blood. 1Pet 1:18-19, Ro 8:9
4. Casting out demons must be replaced with the fruit of the spirit: Before casting demons out, you need to know that it may not always be beneficial to cast demons out of someone. Why? If an enemy spirit is cast out and not replaced with a fruit of the spirit, the enemy spirit can and may re-enter, and bring more bad spirits with; You may actually do more damage than good. Matt 12:43-45
5. Talk out loud to the spirit you are assaulting. It may seem awkward, but you will get used to doing it. Mark 5:8
6. Do not argue or engage in conversation with a spirit - it is a distraction. You may occasionally ask the spirit to name itself, but you can also just call the spirit by it's nature and it's just as effective. Acts 19:15,16
7. Don't stop at one try! Demons will try to deceive you - you must be persistent and resist the tricks of the devil and keep on resisting. Ro 14:17

The first objective in spiritual warfare is to free oneself. When wanting to cast demons out of self, in addition to above, you must:

• Assault (from outside)
• Reject
• Plead the blood
• Bind
• Command to leave
• Seal with the Name of Jesus

Example of a spiritual warfare prayer:

You demon are a liar. I reject you spirit of rebellion. I am under the protection of the blood of Jesus that He shed on the cross for me and my sins. I bind you and command you to leave, in the NAME OF JESUS.

If you are attempting to cast a spirit out of another that has consented to deliverance (or as a parent, you have the authority over your children as well) you may follow the guidelines of casting demons out of self above.

If you are interested in attempting to cast out demons on behalf of another, you MUST know (in addition to or in contrast to the above rules):

1. You can assault the evil spirit from anywhere! You do not always need to be in the presence of the evil spirit you are battling. You can do it from anywhere in the spirit.
2. Spiritual warfare on behalf DOES NOT control the will of the person: It only binds the power of demons and releases the will apart from demon interference. 2 Cor 10:3
3. Don't talk out loud - do it in the spirit: unless the person you are attempting to cast the spirit out of understands what is going on and is willing to work towards filling and replacing those evil spirits within himself with the fruits of the spirit. You do not always have to speak (talk out loud) in order to declare spiritual warfare. In fact, it's not a good idea if the person does not understand what is going on.
   

Outline: Casting out demons on behalf of another

2 Cor 4:3-4

• Address/assault
• Take authority
• Reject
• Co-op (with Christ)
• Posture
• Bind
• Free/Release

Example of a spiritual warfare prayer:

You demons that are troubling _____ [my child], we take authority over you in the NAME OF JESUS. You are seeking to destroy this house, but we reject you and will not permit you to do so. We are seated together with Christ in spiritual authority. We know our position and our rights. We bind you in the NAME OF JESUS. Take your hands off ___ [his] life. Release ___ [his] will that he may be free to accept Christ as ___ [his] saviour.

*notes taken from Pigs in the Parlor. I do not recommend you trying to cast out demons without the basic essential know how's that you will learn from this book. Get a copy today.

You can also watch a great video teaching about spiritual warfare (to the right). Just hit play & take some notes.