demonic oppression

Today I share the real practice and history of the classic Catholic exorcism that so many of us have seen in films like 1973's The Exorcist and 2023's The Pope's Exorcist. How does an exorcism actually work? Who qualifies? What is the official ritual? What is the history of exorcisms? All this and more - including an exploration of the real life exorcism that inspired the 1973 movie -  in this demon-infested episode.  The power of Christ compels you!  (to listen to this week's episode) 

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I. God’s grace is for the unlikeliest people in the unlikeliest places, vv21-22. II. Affliction sometimes proves to be a blessing to a person’s soul, v22. III. Christ’s people are often less gracious and compassionate than Christ himself, vv23-24. IV. The fruit of God’s grace, in prayer, humility and persevering faith, vv25-28. 

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Dan has two tales to tell.  The first one is a story about someone - name never given - who claims to have had a very intense and terrifying paranormal encounter, completely out of nowhere. No warning signs. No building up to it. Life is fine one moment, and they’re in Hell the next.  The second story includes some history, horror lore, and encounter claims coming from a place that bills itself as one of Australia’s most haunted places - the Monte Cristo homestead. Lynze has four short tales this week, trying to mix it up a bit.  She shares the stories of a call from a dead man, a creepy and possibly oppressed college roommate, a doppleganger and the shadow friends of a young child.
 

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Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):
"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened.  Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."

Have you struggled with Mental Health issues? “Elephants in the Room” is an annual sermon series where we face tough topics and sensitive subjects head on. In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson applies grace and truth to the topic of mental health. 

Mental Health is a topic within the church community that is either not talked about at all, or talked about incorrectly. There is a lot of shame and a lot of stigma around mental health issues, especially in church. 
 
1 in 5 US Adults will experience a mental illness this year.
 
Myths about Mental Health
Myth #1: Mental Health issues are a result of secret sin.
Saul: 1 Samuel 16:14
Nebuchadnezzar: Daniel 4:32 
Jesus took the weight of sin and the penalty for sin for us. Galatians 3:13

Myth #2: The key to fixing mental health issues is to pray and read your bible more. 
We have to be careful not to turn a beneficial spiritual practice into legalism. 

Myth #3: Taking medication is a lack of faith
You can take medication and pray for God to heal you.
When neurotransmitter levels are out of whack, we can get out of whack.

2. Life Trauma: Stress, being overworked, acute trauma and lack of self-care can contribute to mental health issues.
1 Kings 19:4-5
 
3. Spiritual Oppression:  Demonic oppression is a real cause of mental discomfort and mental illness. When we fail to monitor our spiritual intake, we can open doors to fear and anxiety. 
Mark 5: 1-7
 
How can you address your mental health?
1. Find Balance: Body, Soul, and Spirit
1 Thessalonians 5: 23 “Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.”

2. Be open with your struggles.
James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
 
3. Fight for hope. 
Romans 5:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Isaiah 40:31 But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Hope is seeing the future that God sees so that you have the strength to keep fighting.
 
How are you handling your mental health?

I. The blind men have eyes to see that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of David, v27. II. The blind men seek mercy from the Messiah, and receive it, vv27-31. III. Religious leaders are frequently blind, and mixed up about Jesus,  vv32-34.

We're back with another research presentation for your ears and brains! Arlo gives us an overview of demonic possessions and the process of exorcism, with a couple case studies covered by mainstream news! Grab your holy water and roll out the Slip'N'Slide; we're gonna bless the SHIT out of this motherfucker!