1. Demons are challenged by the presence of God. Learn how to cultivate the presence of God around you - how to be in the presence of God. You probably notice how heaviness and depression seem to lift when you come to church... Why The Presence of God Overcomes Demons: 1. The word of God is preached and taught. Heb 4:12 2. The word of God is a light and it exposes the activities of demons. John 1:5. Notice that the trouble spots in your life are the areas you do not discuss with anyone. How can we cultivate the presence of God?: (bring the presence of God around you) 1. Through worship and music. Listening to the right kind of music. There is a wrong kind of music. The devil, the heavenly musician is adept at using music to take the yourh and the culture. 1 Sam 16:14-23, 2 Kings 3:14-16, 2 Chron 5:13-14 2. Prayer - Luke 3:21-22 Jesus prayed and the Holy Ghost descended upon him. 3. Listen to anointed preaching.