Podcast Summary

Celebrating Our Victory

Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Episode: Celebrating Our Victory | Nancy Dufresne | Fredonia, NY | Miracle Crusade 2021
Date: August 21, 2021
Host: Nancy Dufresne (with Pastor Noel & others)

Main Theme

This episode centers on the believer’s God-given authority and dominion in Christ—specifically, how victory is expressed through continual celebration, regardless of circumstances. Pastor Nancy Dufresne, joined by Pastor Noel, unpacks the biblical foundation for living in dominion, the necessity of skillful use of spiritual authority, and the critical role of joy and celebration in defeating opposition. The message urges believers not just to "know" their authority but to exercise and demonstrate it, especially through praise, celebration, and teaching others to do the same.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. God’s Design: Dominion for Humanity

• Scripture Foundation: Psalm 8:4–6 & Romans 5:17
• Man was made “a little lower than Elohim (God),” to have “dominion over the works of God’s hands.”
• "It’s not appropriate for us to not walk in what we’re made for. And we have to become skillful in what we’re made for. And that is to have dominion." —Nancy Dufresne (01:31)
• Dominion is not about dominating others, but about refusing to be dominated by circumstances, opposition, or the enemy.

2. Dominion vs. Personality

• Dominion is a spiritual force, not a personal trait.
• "Just because someone’s opinionated does not mean they’re walking in dominion. Dominion is a spiritual force that flows from the inner being of man." —Pastor Noel (04:38)

3. The Master Key: Daily Exercising Authority

• The name of Jesus empowers believers to exercise dominion.
• Daily, consistent use develops spiritual skill:
  "It’s a daily, consistent exercise of our dominion that will bring us to a place of skill..." —Nancy Dufresne (03:17)

4. Dominion Unlocks Every Other Inheritance

• Healing, prosperity, peace—all are tied to whether we are walking in our authority.
• "If you’re in dominion, all those are at your command." —Pastor Noel (03:57)

5. Living with the "Last Word"

• Believers can't always choose what shows up but can determine the outcome (08:55).
• Nancy shares her testimony of choosing the outcome after her husband's passing:
  "I was the one that determined how that affected me. The intended outcome, it failed in its purpose..." —Nancy Dufresne (09:12)

6. Revelation from Dad Hagin

• There is spiritual authority most Christians don’t realize or use (05:45).
• "Before Jesus comes again, there’s going to be a whole company...who will rise up with the authority that is theirs. They will know what is theirs, and they will do the work that God intended..." (06:24)

7. Ignorance vs. Knowledge: The Real Battle

• Many live below their rights due to lack of knowledge, not lack of power (16:09).
• "Little truth, little freedom. Great truth, great freedom." —Nancy Dufresne (16:16)

8. Celebration: The Sound of Authority

• Quoting 2 Corinthians 2:14; Coneybeare translation:
  "God leads me on from place to place in the train of his triumph to celebrate his victory over the enemies of Christ..." —Nancy Dufresne (21:26)
• Proper response to opposition is not worry, but celebration:
  "When something opposes you, what’s the proper response? Celebrate. Celebration is the proper response." —Pastor Noel (22:22)
• Worrying is yielding dominion to the negative.

9. Corporate vs. Individual Faith

• Celebrate both in church and at home, not just in a crowd (72:34).

10. Practical Expressions of Celebration

• Singing, dancing, shouting, and praising are physical expressions of inward celebration and authority (40:13).
• Story: Smith Wigglesworth jumped out of bed & danced for 10 minutes daily (43:09).

11. Teach and Preach Deliverance, Not Just Prayer

• Deliverance often comes not by prayer alone, but by teaching people their authority.
  "Preach deliverance to the captives. Not pray deliverance..." —Nancy Dufresne (59:11)
• Testimonies: stories of knowledge setting people free.

12. The Importance of Staying "In Line"

• Who you “hook up with” in your Christian walk matters—stay with those who celebrate and know their authority, not those who depart in offense or carnality (28:32).

13. Impartation for Ministers

• A special impartation for ministers is discussed, particularly for the skillful utterance of revelation about believer’s authority (80:09).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Authority:
  “You cannot be neutral when circumstances show up. It demands something of you.” —Nancy Dufresne (42:33)

• On Celebration as Warfare:
  “There’s nothing you can’t praise your way out of.” —Lillian B. Yeomans (73:35)
  “Who would have known that winning battles was as easy as celebrating?” —Nancy Dufresne (70:55)

• On Ignorance:
  “The only place [the devil] can work is where ignorance lives. Stupid means an inability to learn. But ignorance means not even positioning themselves to hear the right thing.” —Nancy Dufresne (18:49)

• On Victory Mindset:
  “When something opposes you…we know you’re defeated. We know you’re defeated!” —Pastor Noel (23:33)

• On Fruit of Knowledge:
  “You measure your knowing by looking at your life of celebration. Is every day a joy? Every day is a joy by decision, not by circumstance.” —Nancy Dufresne (45:27)

• On Teaching Others:
  “Preach deliverance to the captives. Tell them you are already free. You don’t have to live a tormented life.” —Nancy Dufresne (63:34)

• On Staying Hooked to the Right People:
  “If they leave, I have no obligation to leave with them because I know whose ultimate lead I’m following.” —Nancy Dufresne (36:17)

• Example of Authority:
  (On Luke 4:18): "He did not lay hands on her. He preached deliverance to her." —Nancy Dufresne (59:53)

Important Timestamps

• Dominion and its nature — (00:59–05:13)
• Dad Hagin revelation on authority — (05:45–07:27)
• Romans 5:17 & Reigning in Life — (07:48–09:45)
• Nancy’s testimony of loss & dominion — (09:11–11:25)
• The “train of triumph” & celebration — (19:47–27:39)
• Conga line analogy (staying with those who celebrate) — (25:42–29:48)
• Practical expressions of celebration — (40:13–41:14)
• Smith Wigglesworth story (daily celebration) — (42:44–43:09)
• Teaching, not just prayer, brings deliverance — (58:42–63:34)
• Story of deliverance through knowledge — (66:32–67:27)
• Celebration as act of faith, not feeling — (75:01–76:19)
• Special impartation for ministers — (78:48–83:11)

Final Action Points

1. Cultivate Celebration:
Choose daily celebration as your first response to opposition; it is the language and proof of faith and authority.

2. Exercise Dominion:
Actively speak and assert your authority in Christ over circumstances, regardless of feelings.

3. Teach Others Their Authority:
Ministers (and all believers) are called to “preach deliverance to the captives,” equipping others with the knowledge that sets free.

4. Hook Up with the Victors:
Stay connected to “triumph train” believers—those who model celebration and faith, especially in adversity.

5. Stir Up Celebration:
Intentionally stir yourself up in joy, song, and praise, just as you would stir up other spiritual gifts.

6. Apply It First to Yourself:
Preach to yourself as you would to others—remind yourself daily of who you are and what you have in Christ.

Tone

Uplifting, passionate, insistent, and full of practical holy boldness and encouragement. The message is delivered in a direct-yet-loving pastoral tone, with frequent “Amens” and affirmations, humor, and real-life application.

For those seeking to not just “get by” but to live triumphantly, this episode teaches: Know your authority, celebrate your victory, and never settle for living beneath what Christ has provided—because celebration is both the proof and the path of victory.