· Jesus affirmed the existence of the demonic realm

· Paul dealt with demonic forces in his ministry (Ephesians 6:12)

· Demons are fallen angels who serve Satan and advance his work

· Demonic work is alive and well today

· For the believer, the battle with the enemy is first a battle for the mind, what we believe (John 8:32, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, 5)

· When we lose the battle of the mind the battle moves to behavior

· When we open the doors of our life to lies and sinful behaviors we put ourselves into bondage of the enemy

· Demonic bondage can also occur because of occult worship and through transference (relatives or objects)

· Jesus had power over Satan and the demonic world

· Jesus gave his followers authority the demonic realm

· Jesus judged and conquered Satan and the demons forever (John 12:31, Colossians 2:15)

· Submit to the Lordship of Jesus and resist the devil (James 4:7)

· Confess and disclose

· Stand in your identity of who you are in Jesus

· Daily put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18)