Mark 9:14
Chuck Smith discusses the origin, scriptural cases, and exorcism of demons, emphasizing the importance of complete victory in Christ.
Chuck Smith discusses the topic of demon possession, explaining the nature of demons as wicked spirits that can inhabit and control human bodies, causing various physical and mental afflictions. He explores the uncertain origins of demons, scriptural cases of possession, and the difference between possession and oppression. Smith emphasizes that individuals can become possessed through practices like spiritism and that believers have authority over demons through Jesus Christ. Ultimately, he reassures that complete victory is found in Christ, encouraging believers to resist the devil and not give him a foothold.
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"DEMON POSSESSION"
Intro: Demons are wicked, evil, unclean spirits that seek to inhabit human
bodies, who when they do can take over the motor functions, they
can speak through the person, exercise unusual strength, they can
inflict physical or mental maladies.. Damion.
I. ORIGIN OF DEMONS UNCERTAIN.
A. Possibly fallen angels.
1. Angels which kept not first principles.
2. "Sons of God."
3. Gehenna prepared for Satan and his angels.
B. Spirits of evil dead.
C. Spirits of pre-adamic race.
D. There incarceration is in the abusso.
II. SCRIPTURAL CASES OF DEMON POSSESSION.
A. Man in synagogue- Mk. 1:21, LUKE 4:31.
1. Recognized Jesus.
2. Cried with loud voice.
3. Tore the man and threw him in the midst.
B. Gadara - MATT. 8:28 (Mentioned 2. Mark 5:1, Luke 8:20.
1. Exceeding fierce.
2. Great strength.
3. Crying out, recognized Jesus
4. Sought not to be sent to Abusso.
C. Dumb man Matt. 9:32. Deaf and dumb in Mark 7 no mention of
demon.
D. Dumb and blind Matt.12:22, Luke 11:14.
E. Mark 3:11 Tell of their recognizing Jesus.
F. Man's son Matt. 17:14, Mark 9':14, Luke 9:37.
1. Lunatic.
2. Sore vexed.
3. Deaf and dumb.
4. Tears and foams, gnashes, pineth away.
G. Syrophenician woman. Matt. 15:21; Mark 7.
1. Daughter grievously vexed.
H. Woman Luke 13:10.
1. Bowed together could not lift herself up.
I. Acts 19:11 Man.
1. Great strength.
J. Mary Magdalene had seven devils Luke 8:2.
III. HOW DOES ONE BECOME POSSESSED?
A. Delving into spiritism, witchcraft, ouija.
1. Forbidden in Old Testament.
B. Any unbeliever susceptible Eph. 2:2.
C. Leaving house empty Matt. 12:33.
IV. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POSSESSION AND OPPRESSION.
A. Possession implies control. Indwelling.
B. Oppression is an attack from without.
1. Paul refers to a "messenger of Satan
to buffet" 2 Cor. 12:7.
2. Eph. 6 "We wrestle not against flesh.."
3. 1 Peter 5:8, Going about as roaring lion.
V. HOW THEY ARE EXORCISED.
A. Christ gave authority to disciples Matt. 10:1, Mark 6:7, Luke
9:1.
1. Heal the sick, cleans leper, cast out devils.
2. Devils subject unto us.
B. Sign of believer Mark 16,17 "In my name they shall cast out
devils." (fastings and prayer).
C. Acts 19:12 Handkerchiefs and aprons from Paul.
D. They are subject to name of Jesus.
VI. OUR RELATIONSHIP COMPLETE VICTORY IN CHRIST.
Eph. 4:27 "Give no place to the devil" James 4:7 "Resist the
devil.."
Sermon Outline
- Acts 19:11
- Scriptural Cases of Demon Possession
- How Does One Become Possessed?
- Difference Between Possession and Oppression
- How They Are Exorcised
- Our Relationship Complete Victory in Christ
- Christ Gave Authority to Disciples
- Forbidden in Old Testament
- Sore Vexed
- Deaf and Dumb
- Sign of Believer
- Acts 19:12
- Subject to Name of Jesus
- Tears and Foams, Gnashes, Pineth Away
- Mark 3:11
- Man's Son
- Syrophenician Woman
- Woman
- Mary Magdalene
- Give No Place to the Devil
- Resist the Devil
Key Quotes
“Angels which kept not first principles.” — Chuck Smith
“Devils subject unto us.” — Chuck Smith
“Give no place to the devil.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We must be aware of the dangers of spiritism, witchcraft, and ouija, as they can lead to demon possession.
- As believers, we have the authority to cast out demons in the name of Jesus.
- We must resist the devil and give no place to him in our lives to have complete victory in Christ.