Demons

Pastor Justin Varghese's sermon reminds us that spiritual warfare is real, but Christ’s victory is greater. Using Matthew 12, he explains that demons are fallen angels—defeated, yet still active through deception, temptation, and accusation. Jesus did not deny the reality of evil, but exposed it and demonstrated His authority over it. Believers cannot be demon-possessed, because they are sealed by the Holy Spirit, but they can experience oppression and influence when lies and sin go unchallenged. Spiritual warfare is not about fear or theatrics; it is about discernment, holiness, and standing on truth. Satan’s primary weapon is not power, but lies that try to shift our worship away from Jesus. Pastor Justin emphasizes that not everything is the devil, and not nothing is the devil—we are still responsible for our choices and called to repentance. Ultimately, Jesus has “bound the strong man,” and we fight not for victory, but from victory, living in the freedom Christ has already won.