Podcast Summary: God Is My Source | Morgan Dufresne

Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Speaker: Morgan Dufresne
Location: World Harvest Church, Murrieta, CA
Date: September 29, 2019

Episode Overview

This message by Morgan Dufresne centers on one foundational biblical truth: God is our source—not only for salvation, but for every need, including financial provisions. The episode explores practical steps, scriptural foundations, and heart attitudes necessary for believers to live with true trust in God as their provider. Morgan uses personal stories, relatable analogies, and a direct, encouraging tone to challenge listeners to shift their dependence from natural circumstances to the never-ending spiritual supply in Christ.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Source of True Satisfaction

• Scripture: John 4:14 [02:30]
  • Jesus describes His provision as a spring of water that brings eternal life, fully satisfying every human need.
  • “Nothing else would do. No sacrifice of lamb… only Jesus could satisfy that thirst.” (Morgan Dufresne, 02:00)
• The challenge is remembering and drawing from this spiritual well in all circumstances.

2. God as the Source in Every Area – Especially Finances

• Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6 [10:00]
  • “For us there is only one God, the Father, who is the source of all things…”
• It's easy to mistake jobs, businesses, or personal effort as the source because they’re so tangible. But God is the true provider.
• “No matter how many extra hours I put in, I cannot generate my own supply… God is my source.” (Morgan Dufresne, 12:00)

3. The All-Sufficiency of God’s Grace

• Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-10 [16:00]
  • God's grace is His ability enabling us to do what we cannot.
  • God not only provides seed, but multiplies it, so we can be “self-sufficient in Him, not in ourselves.”
• Quote: “He is the multiplier, he is the provider… God is your source. He is able to make all grace… come to you in abundance.” (18:50)

4. Humility: Remembering Source, Not Self

• Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17-18 [22:00]
  • Warning against the deception of self-sufficiency: “My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.”
  • “You must make an effort to remember God is my source. This is the all-out effort for the rest of your life.” (23:30)
  • Tithes and offerings are about honoring the Source, not about God needing our resources.

5. The Everlasting Well Analogy

• Morgan shares a vivid story about her childhood home’s well in Florida to illustrate that:
  • The underground source (God) never runs dry.
  • Problems only arise when something—like ants in a water filter—blocks the flow. In our lives, these are doubtful, fearful thoughts.
• “If things don’t seem to be flowing, you don’t need to evaluate your source… you need to evaluate how you are drawing on your source.” (37:45)

6. The Power of Spirit-Filled Living

• Drawing from Ephesians 5:15-20 [47:00], Morgan emphasizes being filled and “stimulated” with the Holy Spirit—worship, rejoicing, and staying full is critical.
  • Without the Holy Spirit’s power, even a clean “filter” won’t draw the water.
  • “You can meditate on the Word… but if there’s no worship, no praise, no rejoicing, it’s like having no power to get that flow.” (49:30)
• Fullness is necessary for healthy relationships and generosity: “You get up every day and you face your marriage, your family, your boss… Empty people aren’t drawing out of the well.” (53:30)

7. Practical Application & Self-Examination

• Ask: Am I trusting God as my source, or subtly relying on myself or natural avenues?
• Check your “maintenance”—thought life, confession, spiritual practices.
• Rather than fixating on lack, meditate on the unchanging, abundant Source.
• Quote: “My bank account will go without when I live in fear and doubt. But when I live from my faith, I will have more than enough to run my race.” (29:20)

8. Scriptural and Real-Life Examples

• Biblical characters who trusted or doubted their source: Abraham, the Shunammite woman, David, the Israelites, Paul (various references, 1:00:00+)
• “The disciples had the source in the flesh and still panicked… Abraham tried to help his source. David trusted his source so much, he got rid of everything natural…” (1:10:00)

9. Dangers of Comparison & Discontent

• Wanting another’s supply dishonors God’s unique provision and plan for you. [1:14:00]
  • Quote: “It’s dangerous to want someone else’s natural supply… When you wish for that, you’re telling God: your plan is not enough for me.” (1:15:45)
• The solution is not “if I had more money” but “if I had more faith.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “God is my source.” — Recurring affirmation throughout; listeners invited to repeat [30:00, 1:24:00].
• On the Well Analogy:
  “The supply is there, the full and abundant everlasting supply is there, but why isn’t it flowing? Because other things have gotten in that don’t belong there.” (44:00)
• On Praise and Spirit Life:
  “I need the Holy Spirit more than I need money.” (51:30)
• On Self-Examination:
  “What have we done that says, ‘I doubt my source will come through on this one’?” (1:05:00)
• On Comparison:
  “How about instead of ‘I wish I had what they have,’ I wish I had more faith… I can do something about that!” (1:19:15)

Timestamp Guide to Key Segments

• 02:00 – Introduction to John 4:14 & the theme of spiritual thirst
• 10:00 – God’s role as the only true source, addressing financial needs
• 16:00 – Exploring God's grace and sufficiency (2 Corinthians 9)
• 22:00 – Humility and honoring God as source (Deuteronomy 8)
• 29:20 – “My bank account will go without…” poetic word from the Spirit
• 37:00 – Well analogy from childhood, practical application
• 47:00 – Spirit-filled life, necessity of both Word & Spirit
• 53:30 – Fullness in marriage & relationships
• 1:05:00 – Subtle actions that indicate doubt in God’s source
• 1:10:00 – Biblical examples of trusting or doubting God as provider
• 1:15:45 – The danger of wanting someone else’s natural supply
• 1:19:15 – Shifting perspective from money to faith

Closing Thought

Morgan Dufresne’s message is both a practical and spiritual challenge: Re-center your trust, provision, and sufficiency in God alone, maintaining your connection to His ever-flowing source through faith, Word, and Spirit. When you do—the limitations of natural supply fall away, and contentment, generosity, and rest take their place.

“God is my source.” — Make this your daily confession and filter every need through this truth.