Podcast Summary: "Dominion & Fellowship With God, Part 2"

Host/Speaker: Nancy Dufresne
Location: Fredonia, NY | Miracle Crusade 2022
Date: August 23, 2022

Episode Overview

In this episode, Pastor Nancy Dufresne continues her teaching on “Dominion & Fellowship With God,” building on the previous year’s teaching about dominion and authority. The focus is on understanding dominion as both an inheritance for believers and a responsibility to be exercised in union with God. Nancy emphasizes that true spiritual authority manifests most effectively through ongoing fellowship with God and a renewed mind, aligning with Scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Package Deal of Jesus’ Ministry

• Teaching, preaching, and healing are inseparable:
  • "It's a package deal. They all go together." (00:48)
  • Sitting under the Word positions listeners to receive every aspect of Jesus’ work, not just one facet.
• Notable Quote:
  • “While you're sitting under the teaching, you're sitting under the works of Jesus. Therefore, you can receive of the other works of Jesus.” — Nancy Dufresne (01:15)

2. Dominion: An Inheritance for the Believer

• Rooted in Creation:
  • Referencing Psalm 8 and Genesis 1, Nancy underscores that humanity was made “a little lower than God (Elohim)” and designed to have dominion—not to be dominated. (04:25–06:30)
• Key Principle:
  • "He made us to have dominion. Over the works of his hands… It's our job to keep them there, not let them rise up and be in a place that God did not intend for them to occupy." (05:35)
• Application:
  • If aspects of your life seem out of order, refresh yourself in the truths of your dominion and authority in Christ.

3. Dominion Flows from Communion

• Fellowship with God is Central:
  • Genesis 3:8 is read to illustrate how God expected Adam and Eve to exercise dominion through relationship, not in isolation. (11:00–13:45)
  • “God did not expect them to employ this dominion apart from communion with Him… from that place of communion with God, with God's plan in mind.” (13:10)
• The Purpose of Fellowship:
  • Communion with God brings wisdom, understanding of His plan, and the right heart for dominion.

4. Righteousness as the Foundation for Dominion

• Righteousness is a Gift:
  • Quoting 2 Corinthians 5:21:
    • “We’re not righteous because we did everything right. We’re righteous because He did everything right.” (19:00)
  • When you fail, confession restores you to righteousness (see 1 John 1:9).
• Combatting Condemnation:
  • Isaiah 54:14 (Amplified) is used to encourage believers to “establish” themselves in righteousness, which drives out oppression, destruction, and fear. (24:40–27:20)
  • “We have to learn where to fix our view.” (25:55)
• Notable Quote:
  • “When condemnation comes, it better hear righteousness talking.” — Nancy Dufresne (25:15)

5. The Necessity of the Renewed Mind and Right Fellowship

• Righteousness Calls for Right Living:
  • Even with positional righteousness, communion with God is essential for living it out.
    • “That position is not enough because it calls for communion, fellowship with the One who made us righteous.” (31:03)
• Practical Implication:
  • You can’t enjoy your inheritance apart from relationship.

6. The Limits and Application of Authority

• Case Study: The Disciples and Deliverance (Mark 9:16–29) (35:05–45:00)
  • Disciples failed to cast out a demon despite already having authority (Matthew 10:1).
  • Jesus explains, “This kind can come forth by nothing but by prayer and fasting.”
  • Clarification:
    • Prayer and fasting don’t give more authority; rather, communion with God empowers believers to flow in their authority.
    • “What you're lacking is the communion that the dominion thrives on and is fueled by.” (43:55)
• Notable Explanation:
  • “You have the same authority… What you’re lacking is the communion that the dominion thrives on and is fueled by.” — Nancy Dufresne (43:50)

7. Guardrails for Using Dominion & Authority

• Warning against Misuse:
  • Luke 9:51–56: James and John want to call down fire on unwelcoming Samaritans, thinking they’re justified like Elijah.
  • Jesus rebukes them:
    • “You do not know of what sort of spirit you are… For the Son of Man did not come to destroy lives, but to save them.” (51:00)
  • “Our dominion has parameters… God did not give you any kind of authority or dominion to hurt another man. Heaven will not back you up in that.” (52:00–53:10)
• Purpose of Dominion:
  • To bring blessing to our lives and others, not to serve self-interest or vengeance.

8. Co-Laboring with God: The Word and the Spirit

• First Corinthians 3:9:
  • Believers are “joint promoters” with God—required to promote the same cause as God: the Kingdom message, not personal ambition. (54:30–56:50)
  • Quote:
    • “If ambition leaks into it, you’re not ready.” — (55:15)
• The Word as Blueprint, Spirit as Guide:
  • The Word sets boundaries for dominion; the Spirit gives revelation (57:45)
• Authority Impacts the Earth:
  • The believer’s authority can influence families, nations, and even governments through prayer, because spiritual authority is above earthly authority. (60:30)

9. Exercising Dominion with Mindset: "What Does the Word Say?"

• Filter Every Action:
  • Before exercising dominion, check it against Scripture and the Spirit’s guidance to avoid misapplying authority. (64:00)
  • “What does the Word say? … But you have to have the Spirit to help you know how to properly apply [it].” (65:20)
• Reliance on Holy Spirit:
  • The Spirit guides proper application of the Word so dominion is exercised for God’s purposes.

10. Final Encouragement & Prayer

• Dominion is Yours Through Fellowship:
  • “We saw that when we read the scripture in Genesis chapter three that God gave Adam dominion… and then he fellowshiped with him. We don’t get anything less. He’s offering us dominion with fellowship. Dominion with fellowship. That’s what causes our dominion to be effective in its use and operation. Amen.” (Closing Prayer)

Notable Quotes

• “You are righteous. We are righteous. And because we're righteous, there are certain flows that don't fit us. Certain ways of thinking that don't suit us. We need to know the difference.” — Nancy Dufresne (29:30)
• “Prayer doesn't give you more authority… You are raised and seated with Christ in the seat of authority.” (41:30)
• “Power without a renewed mind, righteousness without proper communion… will take the wrong approach.” (49:30)
• “Your dominion reaches [to governments]. Too many times we think that because political things… can look so big, we feel like, ‘What impact can I make just praying in my bedroom?’ Because you’re using kingdom dominion.” (60:32)
• “It's not something that's earned. It's something that belongs to us.” (Conclusion)

Important Timestamps

• 00:48: The inseparability of teaching, preaching, and healing in Jesus’ ministry
• 04:25–06:30: Psalm 8 and Genesis 1—God’s purpose in creating humanity with dominion
• 11:00–13:45: Communion with God as the foundation for exercising dominion
• 19:00: The believer’s righteousness in Christ as the key to effective authority
• 24:40–27:20: Establishing oneself in righteousness to resist oppression and fear
• 35:05–45:00: Lessons from Mark 9—Authority requires continued fellowship
• 51:00–53:10: James and John rebuked for misuse of authority (Luke 9)
• 54:30–56:50: Co-laboring and promoting God’s purpose, not personal ambition
• 57:45: The Word and Spirit: blueprint and empowerment
• 64:00–65:20: Relying on the Word and Spirit to exercise dominion rightly
• 74:00 (end/prayer): Dominion with fellowship—final encouragement and worship

Tone & Language

Nancy Dufresne’s teaching is affirming, passionate, scripturally grounded, and rich in practical wisdom. She blends exhortation with personal testimony, humor, and a clear call to spiritual responsibility. The language is intentional, uplifting, and directed to empower listeners to walk in their scriptural inheritance with humility and dependence on God.

This summary captures the heart and substance of Nancy Dufresne’s message, emphasizing that dominion is the believer’s birthright, but must be exercised in continual fellowship with God, under the guidance of His Word and Spirit, and always for His purposes—not personal ambition or vengeance.