Podcast Summary: Faith & Miracles | Nancy Dufresne | DM Miracle Crusade | Phoenix, AZ | Thursday PM

Date: March 11, 2020
Host: Pastor Nancy Dufresne
Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast

Episode Overview

This energetic crusade night message from Pastor Nancy Dufresne centers on the theme that “It’s time for miracles.” Pastor Nancy shares scriptural insights and personal revelations on how faith partners with the power of God, why developing skill with miracles is every believer’s responsibility, and how strife and division can block the flow of God’s power. The night concludes with a ministry time marked by impartation, corporate declarations, and a powerful challenge for all listeners: to actively mix their faith with God’s power every day and see His miraculous provision in every area of life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. A Divine Emphasis: “It’s Time for Miracles”

• [00:00–01:30] Nancy retells God’s instruction from the previous September:

  “He said, ‘It’s time for miracles.’ So he’s letting us know what he’s emphasizing…”

  • Not just for knowledge, but for believers to prepare and cooperate.
  • Miracles require us to become skillful with what’s already available through God, not to ask Him continually to send something.
• Jesus isn’t withholding miracle power; He’s calling the church to bring it to the forefront and be prepared.

2. Our Cooperation is Necessary

• [01:30–06:00] Miracles require both God’s part and man’s part:

  “How many of you know that God doesn’t work a miracle for man apart from man? He involves man. When he’s going to work a miracle in your life, he’s going to involve you.” (03:02)

• Obedience is key—the widow’s miracle supply didn’t come aside from her cooperation.

3. Faith Activates God’s Power

• [06:00–14:30] Preaching from 1 Corinthians 2, Pastor Nancy highlights:

  “The power of God has to be activated and it’s faith that activates it.” (06:45)

  • Paul’s ministry showed, it’s not words or wisdom, but demonstration of the Spirit and power.
  • Jesus modeled responding to the Father and becoming skillful with power—a process, even for Jesus.

Illustration—Jesus’ Increasing Skill:

• [10:15–13:47] Nancy shows how Jesus’ miracles of resurrection—Jairus’ daughter, the widow’s son, and Lazarus—demonstrated growing skill and authority over death, preparing Him for His resurrection.

4. Developing Skill with Faith and Miracles

• [13:48–16:00]
  • “Faith is experienced. You’re not skillful till you have experience. You’re not skillful because you hear a sermon… All I’m giving you is instruction how you can have experience, how you can have skill.” (13:48)
  • Take what you hear, apply it, and gain experience to develop skill with the power of God.

5. Power Is Present—But Not Always in Manifestation

• [16:00–24:00]
  • God’s power, through the Holy Ghost, is present everywhere.
  • “Just because power is present doesn’t mean it’s coming to manifestation… Just like your house can be wired with power, but it won’t be in manifestation until you flip a light switch on.” (17:12)
  • Faith “strikes” the power of God and brings it into manifestation.

The Piñata Analogy

• [19:30–21:00]
  • The power of God is like a piñata full of blessings—it’s present, but not enjoyed until someone hits it (i.e., applies faith).

6. Mixing Faith with Power (and What Short-Circuits It)

• [24:00–41:00]
  • Power is God’s side, faith is man’s. Only faith added to power produces miracles.
  • “You can’t add worry to power and get a miracle. You can’t add strife to power and get a miracle… There’s only one thing you can add to power and get a miracle, and it’s called faith.” (38:19)
  • Offense, strife, and unforgiveness leach into faith and short-circuit the flow of power.
  • Strife and division, in households or churches, hinders the manifestation of God’s power (Acts 6).

7. Skill, Growth, and Responsibility

• [41:00–56:00]
  • Christians can’t rely eternally on others’ faith (pastors, elders).
  • Each must grow up and apply their own faith—God will eventually require your own participation.
  • “God will allow you to have your faith joined to someone else [for a time]. But there comes a day when He’s going to just require it of you.” (49:00)
  • Skill increases by practice—first on yourself, then ministering to others.

8. Being Led by the Holy Ghost

• [56:00–60:00]
  • Spirit-led actions in faith are essential. Examples warn against taking others’ testimony and mechanically copying faith actions rather than following the Holy Spirit’s leading (e.g., giving away cars, throwing out medicines).
  • “Miracles come as a result of following the Holy Ghost. Be Spirit-led.” (54:30)
  • “You have to add faith to power, not presumption to power, not zeal to power.” (54:05)

9. Receiving and Ministering Miracles

• [60:00–73:00]
  • Practice applying faith on your own life before ministering to others.
  • Corporate faith is stirred; declarations and hands-on ministry reinforce that receiving is by faith joined to power (“Be healed in Jesus’ name…”).

Declarations:

• “Those of you who had hands laid on you, it is not your job to get better. It is your job to believe that the power of God is working in you and has made you whole.” (67:36)
• “Every day, join your faith to the power of God.” (70:11)
• “Say this: I believe in the power of God. I believe in the power of God. It’s working.” (70:10)

10. Bold Authority and Shifting Prayer

• [76:46–79:57]
  • Testimony: Norval Hayes’ breakthrough when he learned to stop asking God and start using his authority.
  • “If you don’t like it, change it... Apply your faith to the power of God.” (76:46)
  • “You’re waiting for God to do something He’s already authorized you to handle.” (77:48)

11. Everyday Application and Rejoicing

• [80:16–87:00]
  • Encourage daily practice: “Every day, apply your faith to His power. Join your faith to His power… when you do, you’ll profit.” (80:16)
  • Don’t just passively wait: “We’re not praying for power. It’s already present. It’s already here.” (71:11)
  • Rejoicing (even dancing) is an act of faith that releases God’s power:

    “What are you dancing about? It’s time for my miracle.” (86:59)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Faith and Power:

  “Power alone is not enough. Power is God’s side. Your side is that you have to bring faith.” (39:33)

• On Skill and Experience:

  “Faith is experienced. You’re not skillful till you have experience… all I’m giving you is instruction how you can have experience, how you can have skill.” (13:48)

• On Strife:

  “You cannot receive your miracle when there’s strife. In your home, you cannot receive healing where there’s strife.” (29:19)

• On Authority:

  “How long are you going to put up with those growths on your daughter’s hand?… You’re waiting for God to do something He’s already authorized you to handle.” (77:48)

• On Daily Practice:

  “Every day, apply your faith to His power. Join your faith to His power. Why? Because when you do, you’ll profit.” (80:16)

Timestamps for Noteworthy Segments

| Segment / Topic | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------|-------------| | God’s prophetic word: “It’s time for miracles” | 00:00–01:30 | | The necessity of obedience and skill | 03:00–04:30 | | Faith activates and strikes the power | 06:45–08:30 | | The progression of Jesus’ working miracles | 10:15–13:47 | | Power is present everywhere | 16:00–17:12 | | The piñata analogy | 19:30–21:00 | | The recipe for miracles: only faith mixes with power | 38:19–39:33 | | The danger of strife and short-circuiting the flow | 28:54–29:43 | | Growing and using your own faith | 49:00–50:00 | | The necessity of being Spirit-led | 54:30–56:00 | | Practical steps in receiving and ministering | 56:02–56:42 | | Hands-on/Declaration moments | 60:29 on | | Norval Hayes testimony: use your authority | 77:48–79:57 | | Daily mixing faith with power | 80:16–81:16 | | Rejoicing as an act of faith | 82:19–85:06 |

Key Takeaways & Action Points

• Become Skillful: Miracles require participation. Don’t just pray for God to send miracles; learn to mix your faith with the power already available.
• Guard Your Heart: Remove offense, unforgiveness, and strife, as these hinder the flow of God’s power.
• Faith Is a Daily Practice: Engage with faith and the power of God every day—don’t relegate miracles or breakthroughs to “church days.”
• Be Spirit-Led: Don’t imitate someone else’s step of faith; listen for the Holy Spirit’s direction in your own.
• Use Your Authority: If something negative remains in your life, apply God’s Word and power to change it, rather than simply waiting for God to act.
• Rejoice as Faith: Joyful acts—dancing, rejoicing—when mixed with faith, are spiritual keys to breakthrough.
• Do, Don’t Just Listen: Hearing the Word profits only if mixed with faith and acted upon—take deliberate, faith-filled action on what you learn.

Conclusion

Pastor Nancy’s teaching draws a clear line: God’s power is ever-present and sufficient—but only faith, skillfully applied and Spirit-led, brings that power from potential to manifestation. Miracles are not for the passive or the divided—they flow to those who honor unity, obey God’s direction, and refuse to “put up with” anything God’s power can change. The message resounds: “It’s time for miracles.” Everyday, everywhere—so mix your faith with His power and live in daily expectation!