Podcast Summary: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Healing School #21 | The Paralyzed Man | Nancy Dufresne | Jesus the Healer Broadcast
Date: July 29, 2021
Host: Nancy Dufresne
Topic: The Paralyzed Man (Luke 5:17-26)
Episode Overview
In this episode of the “Healing School” series, Pastor Nancy Dufresne leads an in-depth, verse-by-verse study of the miraculous healing of the paralyzed man as recorded in Luke 5:17-26. The central theme is the power of God being present to heal, how faith interacts with that power, and the necessity of both recognizing the presence of God’s healing power and acting in faith to receive it. The teaching strongly emphasizes practical steps for believers to position themselves to receive healing and miracles.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
The Power of God is Always Present to Heal
(Start–11:30)
- Nancy begins by setting the atmosphere: as the Word is taught, faith comes to the listeners, and the power of God becomes available for healing.
- The account in Luke 5 is read in full, then broken down verse-by-verse for practical application.
- “The power of the Lord was present to heal them…The power was present for everyone. The power of God wasn't selecting who.” (07:30)
- Emphasis is placed on how teaching brings forth faith and makes the relevant power available—so if you teach healing, healing power manifests; if you teach prosperity, prosperity comes.
The Role of Faith—From Hearing to Action
(11:30–15:00)
- It’s not enough to be present; you must believe and release faith in what is being taught: “We won't receive of the power of God just because we're present in the room. We receive because we believe what's being taught.” (11:22)
- The congregation’s role is as important as the preacher’s: responding, believing, and putting a demand on the power present.
Personal Story: Kenneth E. Hagin and the Power of God
(15:00–19:40)
- Nancy references her spiritual father, Kenneth E. Hagin, and a vision where Jesus explained the shift of God’s power from His own earthly ministry to the post-Pentecost presence of the Holy Spirit:
- “When I was on the earth, I was the power of God. But now that the Holy Ghost has come…He is the power of God. And he is everywhere.” (17:20)
- There is now enough power in every room—anywhere—for healing, if people will recognize it and act in faith.
- “If they only know it’s present…And if they would give it action, that power would raise them up.” (18:45)
Practical Application: How to Activate Healing Power
(19:40–23:15)
- Believers must speak their agreement and receive by faith:
- “The power of God is present there. If you'll believe that and say…I receive of that power. You receive of it with words.” (20:10)
- Words are legal spiritual currency; your words invite God’s intervention.
- “Words have to be spoken for God to legally move in your behalf. And it activates that power that's been present in the room all the time.” (21:17)
- Act like you believe: talking, thanking, and praising God that the power is working, even before seeing results.
Faith Requires Determination and Right Associations
(23:15–25:00)
- The paralyzed man had friends who refused to be denied—seeing no access, they created one by tearing up the roof:
- “When there was no access, they made an access. That’s when you really want something. See, you have to want, you have to desire. You can’t just be half okay with if healing doesn’t show up.” (23:50)
- Importance of “faith friends”:
- “If your friend won’t pull you up on a roof, you need to get another friend. You need a faith friend that will pull you…to the place.” (24:30)
- Faith does the inconvenient; it does not settle for obstacles or delays.
Miracles Come Through Obedience
(25:00–26:30)
- Jesus responds to the visible faith of the friends and the man: “When Jesus saw their faith…he said, Man, your sins are forgiven you.” (25:17)
- Jesus addressed sin—not to withhold healing, but to remove any mental barriers to receiving: condemnation doesn’t belong.
- “Don’t let your sins rob you from your healing because I forgive you of your sins.” (25:40)
- The miracle involved obedience—taking action on Jesus’ word even when it seemed impossible.
- “He just gave the man something to obey. This is the best thing God can do for us, is give us something to obey. Our miracles begin with us obeying what he tells us to do.” (25:55)
- Obedience doesn’t earn a miracle; it positions you to receive.
The Testimony Stirs Faith for Others
(26:30–27:45)
- Only the paralyzed man was healed, but the crowd witnessed God’s power:
- “Nobody else was healed. But they could have been, because they didn’t release their faith. But you can be healed. Release your faith. Amen.” (27:22)
- The undeniable miracle inspired awe and reverence:
- “We’ve seen wonderful and strange and incredible and unthinkable things today.” (27:00)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On the Presence of God’s Power:
- “There’s enough power in every sick room. There’s enough power in every hospital room to raise up that sick one…if they only know it’s present, and if they would give it action.” – Nancy Dufresne, quoting Jesus to Kenneth Hagin (18:45)
- On Words of Faith:
- “Words have to be spoken for God to legally move in your behalf. And it activates that power that’s been present in the room all the time.” (21:17)
- On Determined Faith:
- “Faith is not looking for what’s convenient and easy. It’s looking for what belongs to it to come.” (24:17)
- On Obedience and Miracles:
- “Our miracles begin with us obeying what he tells us to do. Your obedience positions you for a miracle." (25:55)
- On Releasing Your Faith:
- “Nobody else was healed. But they could have been, because they didn’t release their faith. But you can be healed. Release your faith.” (27:22)
Key Timestamps
- 00:08 – Opening and setting the theme
- 01:40 – Full reading of Luke 5:17-26
- 06:45 – The power of the Lord was present to heal them—all were eligible
- 10:50 – Faith is needed to receive; the congregation’s active role
- 15:15 – Story: Jesus’ words to Kenneth E. Hagin on power present everywhere
- 18:45 – Two things needed: know the power is present and give it action
- 21:17 – The necessity of speaking faith-filled words
- 23:45 – The paralyzed man’s determined friends and making access through the roof
- 25:17 – Jesus sees faith and forgives sins
- 26:10 – The act of obedience brings the miracle
- 27:00 – Crowd’s astonishment and proclamation
- 27:22 – Closing call to release faith for your own miracle
Conclusion
Pastor Nancy Dufresne’s teaching draws out the rich spiritual and practical lessons from the story of the paralyzed man, insisting that the same power and opportunity present in Jesus’ day is available now. Faith, knowledgeable action, and obedience unlock healing, not just proximity to God’s power or people. Listeners are encouraged to be bold, declare their faith, act accordingly, and surround themselves with faith-filled friends. The episode concludes on a call to release your own faith—because God’s healing power is always there, ready for those who will act on it.