Obstacles to Deliverance: Why Deliverance Sometimes Fails (The Frank Hammond Booklet Series)

WHY DOES DELIVERANCE SOMETIMES FAIL?
This is, in essence, the same question raised by Jesus' first disciples. When these disciples were unable to cast out a spirit of epilepsy, they were puzzled and asked Jesus the reason for their failure. Jesus gave a multi-part answer which leads us to take into account the petitioner's faith, the deliverance minister's capability, the spiritual qualifications that must be met, the strength of the spirit confronted and the strategy of warfare employed.
 
WHAT ARE THE OBSTACLES TO OVERCOME FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERANCE?
In particular, there are MYTHS, MISUNDERSTANDINGS and a lot of MISINFORMATION concerning the ministry of deliverance. Many of these come from HOLLYWOOD, not the Bible which is the true Word of God.

The first battleground is in the minds of men, where Satan has sown questions, doubts and fears that become hindrances to involvement in this valid, biblical ministry. Those who want an answer should be given an answer. Ignorance, prejudice and fear are hurdles that some sincere Christians must get over before they are willing to become involved in spiritual warfare. Before one can bring himself to obedience to deal with the devil and demons, certain obstacles must be overcome in one's mind.

Satan does not want his presence to be revealed, nor his kingdom dismantled. He hides behind the world's educational system to create doubt about his existence. When exposed, he tries to convince people that he is more powerful than he is: his power was stripped from him at the Cross, through the perfect, sinless life of Jesus. Satan is a liar.

Frank and Ida Mae Hammond were both brought up in solid Christian homes in eastern Texas. Frank, an ordained Baptist minister, held an A.B. degree from Baylor University and a B.D. degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth. Ida Mae attended East Texas Baptist College and Southwestern Seminary. Frank and Ida Mae engaged in pastoral ministry for over thirty years.
 
The Hammonds found their ministry taking on new depths and direction after experiencing the baptism in the Holy Spirit. They traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad, ministering with a major emphasis in the area of deliverance. They have authored numerous books and Audio CDs on the topic of deliverance, including Pigs in the Parlor, Overcoming Rejection, Breaking of Curses, Manual for Children's Deliverance, Demons & Deliverance in the Ministry of Jesus, and more.
 
They were truly pioneers in the field of deliverance, and in the modern day ministry of Jesus including the casting out of demons.