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As mentioned in various posts between 77 and 138 every Christian has the authority to cast out demons. The point that was not mentioned is that we have to KNOW that we have that authority and we have to exercise it

So far as I understand, that authority is widely presumed, but that presumption is an inference on what Scripture says. I dare say much of what goes on as "exorcism" is nothing more than drama queens using the theologically naive as players in their theater. I also suspect when the rubber meets the road, these self-styled exorcists are about as successful as the Christians, both clergy and rank-and-file, that presume to hand out marital advice.

So far as I understand, that authority is widely presumed, but that presumption is an inference on what Scripture says.

Presume? Cantcha read and understand??

Acts 1:8
8. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

(I doubt He meant hydro, internal combustion or nuclear!)

John 14:10-15
10. Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.
11. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves.
12. I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
13. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.
14. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

So far as I understand, that authority is widely presumed, but that presumption is an inference on what Scripture says

Luke 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

Acts 10:34 ¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

So Jesus gave this authority to the twelve and since He is no respecter of persons He gave it to us also

Luke 4:36 And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

And here we see that Jesus cast out devils and tells us that we will do even greater works because we believe on Him.

And as seen in Buggman's post (or was it Elsie's) we (that is, each believer) are commanded to cast out devils and heal the sick. Why would God command us to do something if He hadn't empowered us to do it?