Podcast Summary: "Do You Know What You Have?"

Guest Speaker: Richard Roberts
Event: Holy Ghost Meetings 2024, Sunday AM
Host: Dufresne Ministries
Date: January 7, 2024

Overview of the Episode

This episode features Richard Roberts ministering at Dufresne Ministries’ Holy Ghost Meetings. Roberts centers his message on Acts 3, examining the story of Peter and John healing the crippled man at the temple gate. He challenges listeners to realize and actively use the spiritual authority, relationship, experience, and power in Jesus’ name given to every believer, not just ministers. The service includes an extended time of healing prayer with testimonies of immediate miracles among attendees.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Introduction & Opening Healing Ministry

(00:08–03:30)

• Richard Roberts opens with an impromptu healing prayer for chest pain, modeling immediate response to God’s prompting.
  • “In the authority of the name of Jesus ... I send that word. That chest pain leaves you now. In Jesus mighty name.” (00:44, Richard Roberts)
• Emphasizes healing can manifest anytime and encourages people to test their bodies after prayer.

Preaching Shorter, Ministering Longer

(03:30–04:30)

• Shares Oral Roberts’ advice: “Preach shorter and minister longer.”
  • “That’s some of the best advice I ever heard in my life.” (04:10, Richard Roberts)
• Stresses prioritizing ministry over lengthy sermons.

The Foundation: Acts 3 and "Such as I Have"

(04:30–10:00)

• Roberts paraphrases Peter and John’s healing of the crippled man at the temple (Acts 3).
• Main focus: Peter’s phrase, "Such as I have give I thee."
  • What did Peter have? Roberts identifies four key things applicable to believers:
    1. Relationship with Jesus
    2. Personal experience with God’s power
    3. The name of Jesus
    4. Authority to use that name

1. Relationship with Jesus

(04:40–06:56)

• Highlights the importance of a daily, ongoing relationship, not just occasional worship.
  • “If you want the glory of God in your life, you got to have a relationship. ... It’s every morning. It’s every night.” (04:56, Richard Roberts)
• Shares personal habits of being called to prayer, ready to minister at any moment.

2. Experience with God

(05:30–09:15)

• Stresses the reality and necessity of fresh, ongoing experiences with God, not just historic ones.
  • “The only kind of faith that God recognizes is the now kind of faith.” (06:23, Richard Roberts)
• Shares stories, such as Dr. Lester Sumrall’s experience at Notre Dame, to illustrate faith in action.
  • Sumrall’s quote to anthropology class: “It’s not nearly as important where you came from as where you’re going.” (09:10, Lester Sumrall)

3. The Name of Jesus

(09:15–13:40)

• Roberts uses the analogy of his wife taking his name in marriage to explain using Jesus’ name with authority.
  • “It didn’t matter whether I was with her physically or not. She could use my name, and it was just like I was standing there next to her because I gave her that right.” (11:06, Richard Roberts)
• Jesus grants believers power of attorney to use His name.

4. Authority of the Believer

(13:40–16:39)

• Emphasizes that authority isn’t automatic; believers must exercise it by faith and agreement.
  • “Jesus has given us his name ... but do you believe?” (15:14, Richard Roberts)
  • Cites story of the demon-possessed boy (“Help thou mine unbelief” - Mark 9:24) to deal with doubts present in every believer.

Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Use

(16:39–18:29)

• Peter and John were described as “ignorant men” yet God used them mightily.
• “There’s nothing special about Peter; ... He was a man full of doubt, full of fear, ... yet Jesus picked him. And Jesus has picked you.” (19:14, Richard Roberts)
• Every believer has access to the same relationship, experience, name, and authority—if only they will use it.

Testimonies & Miracle Stories

(18:29–23:00)

• Recalls healing service in Denver: a woman moves her finger, then is seen walking unaided by end of service.
• “I had to get her into action. ... Peter reached out his hand ... and the power of God came this way and also came this way.” (18:52, Richard Roberts)
• The man healed at the temple leapt up, causing a stir among religious leaders.

Healing Is Not Just Physical

(23:00–24:52)

• Healing includes mental, emotional, and financial needs.
  • “One of the biggest spiritual needs today is mental wellness, depression, discouragement.” (23:25, Richard Roberts)
• Calls believers to be conduits of God’s help in every area of life.

The Anointing and Its Availability

(24:52–29:00)

• Shares how Oral Roberts' anointing was passed to Richard (“the anointing is generational”), but emphasizes all believers have the same resurrection power in them.
• “You have the power that Christ raised from the dead. ... if you’ll just use it. If you'll just believe.” (27:58, Richard Roberts)

Global Ministry and Doing

(29:00–31:00)

• Shares about worldwide ministry (Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, India, Ukraine).
• Main lesson: Don’t just talk about God’s power—demonstrate it.
  • “I’m not trying to bring any glory to me. I'm giving the honor and the glory to God, because without Him, I can do nothing. But with Him, I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (30:30, Richard Roberts)

Extended Corporate Healing Ministry

(31:00–35:00)

• Roberts calls for those in need of healing to stand.
• Prays with specific words of knowledge covering shoulders, hearing, eyes, tumors, blood conditions, organs, arthritis, depression, and emotional needs.
  • “In the name of Jesus, every shoulder that’s causing discomfort ... pain, come out now. ... Eustachian tube, eardrum, open up. I send the word into your ear for hearing now.” (33:00–34:00, Richard Roberts)
• As prayer continues, he invites the people to lift their hands and declare faith.

Testimonies of Healing: Notable Moments & Quotes

(35:00–46:47)

Notable Real-Time Testimonies:

• Hearing restored:
  • “My hearing’s been restored.” (36:50, Attendee)
• Freedom from emotional oppression:
  • “I can’t tell right now, but I know ... spiritually, mentally, I feel free.” (37:30, Attendee)
• Shoulder pain gone:
  • “My left shoulder has been painful since six months and I feel free. The pain is gone.” (37:51, Attendee)
• Neuropathy relieved:
  • “I was weak and sick in my feet. … Today I feel so much better.” (38:35, Attendee)
• Clicking in knees gone:
  • “The clicking and my knees are gone. Absolutely.” (39:35, Attendee)
• Child’s leg healed:
  • “I hurt my leg ... and it’s not snow no more.” (39:56, Child Attendee)
• Peace of mind:
  • “I got peace in my mind. ... That’s a healing.” (40:33, Attendee)
• Physical restoration:
  • “I had surgery on my foot six months ago, and I do not have any pain.” (42:08, Attendee)
• Depression lifted:
  • “I’ve been in bondage with depression for months. And when you prayed, I just felt relief and I felt hope.” (46:35, Attendee)
• Multiple people testify to restored movement, pain disappearing, and emotional healing—prompted with gentle humor and encouragement by Roberts throughout.

Call to Commitment & Salvation

(46:47–52:32)

• Roberts moves into a call for salvation and rededication, clarifying what true repentance looks like.
  • “Repentance means a change of mind. ... It’s really a change of the position ... instead of you being in control, putting it back into subjection to your spirit the way God created you. That’s what repentance really means.” (48:55, Richard Roberts)
• Leads listeners in a public prayer of commitment.
  • “Oh, God, be merciful to me, a sinner, a backslider. I’ve missed the mark with my life, and I repent ... I ask you to forgive me, cleanse me and make me new. Today I surrender my life to the Lord ... and I declare ... that I’ll never be the same again.” (51:20, Richard Roberts)

Memorable Quotes

• "Preach shorter and minister longer." — Oral Roberts, recounted by Richard Roberts (03:49)
• "Such as I have give I thee." — Peter (Acts 3), emphasized repeatedly by Richard Roberts
• "The only kind of faith God recognizes is now faith." — Richard Roberts (06:23)
• "Jesus has given us his name ... He said, ‘ask in my name, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.’” — Richard Roberts (11:50)
• "Relationship, experience, the name, and authority—Peter had it, and so do you." — Richard Roberts (20:55)
• "You are not an accident going off somewhere to happen. You are specially chosen." — Richard Roberts (34:25)
• "All you have to do is use what you’ve got." — Richard Roberts (19:28)

Timestamps of Important Segments

• 00:08 — Opening, healing for chest pain
• 04:10 — “Preach shorter, minister longer” anecdote
• 04:30–10:00 — Introduction of Acts 3 teaching, "Such as I have"
• 13:40–19:14 — Authority and its exercise; story of doubting belief
• 23:00–24:52 — Healing is not just physical
• 31:00–35:00 — Mass healing prayer, words of knowledge
• 35:00–46:47 — Live testimonies of healing from the congregation
• 46:47–52:32 — Call to salvation, prayer of commitment

Tone and Language

The message is direct, encouraging, and conversational, with moments of humor and warmth. Roberts uses relatable personal stories, gently corrects, and infuses practical applications throughout. He repeatedly brings the focus back to the accessibility of God's power for every believer, not just the pulpit minister.

Takeaways for Listeners

• Every Christian has access to a relationship with Jesus, and the authority of His name.
• Miracles, healings, and spiritual gifts are not reserved for a select few but for all who will believe and act on God’s Word.
• Stories and live testimonies serve as encouragement and proof that, even today, such miracles are possible.
• Practical faith looks like partnering in prayer, stepping into action, and expecting God to confirm His Word with results.
• Spiritual healing includes physical, emotional, and mental wellness.

If you’re seeking encouragement, fresh faith, or healing—this service is a powerful reminder to realize, activate, and share what you have in Christ.