Podcast Summary: "Holy Ghost Service | Nancy Dufresne | Fredonia, NY | Wednesday PM | Miracle Crusade 2021"
Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Host: Nancy Dufresne, with guest ministers
Date: August 21, 2021
Episode Overview
This episode captures a dynamic Miracle Crusade service led by Pastor Nancy Dufresne and several guest ministers in Fredonia, NY. The central theme is the flow and operation of the Holy Spirit—specifically, experiencing miracles, healing, prophetic words, and impartation. The service is highly participatory, featuring worship, ministry demonstrations, teachings on proximity and unity, corporate prayer, and multiple invitations for healing and deliverance. The tone is faith-filled, instructional, and encouraging, emphasizing both the supernatural move of God and solid grounding in the Word.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Nature of Miracles and the Flow of the Spirit
- Miracles are God’s Flow: Pastor Nancy opens by recognizing that every person—saved or unsaved—craves the miraculous flow that comes from God (00:10).
- Quote (Nancy Dufresne, 00:13): “How many of you know miracles are His flow? And we're created in His image. And every man on the inside of him, saved or unsaved, longs for that flow.”
- Participatory Worship: The service begins with extended worship, emphasizing glorifying and magnifying God to set the atmosphere (01:14-03:20).
2. Ministry by the Gifts of the Spirit: Tongues, Interpretation, and Prophecy
- Flowing in Different Operations: Nancy encourages honoring each way the Spirit operates, making space for guest ministers to move as led (03:20).
- Prophetic Encouragement: Prophetic words are given concerning restoration, freedom, and stepping into new things after years of limitation or hesitation.
- Quote (Guest Ministry, 05:40): “There's further levels of freedom. There's further levels of glory. There's further levels of blessing. But there's been hesitation...Well, it's time to know and it's time to flow.” (05:40)
- Receiving from the Spirit: Listeners are told to focus less on intellect and more on their spirit—where true direction comes from (07:08).
3. Proximity Matters in the Ministry of the Spirit
- Being Present for the Flow: Nancy shares experiences that proximity—being physically present—matters for receiving specific ministry.
- Quote (Nancy Dufresne, 13:20): “If the Holy Spirit wants to minister to someone, they have to be in proximity...proximity matters in the flow.”
- Replicating the Anointing: Nancy instructs other ministers and the congregation on how to practically get in proximity for ministry both in service and everyday life.
4. Healing Ministry: Miracles of Bones, Joints, and Legs
- Specific Calls for Healings: Guest ministers call out those with joint and bone issues, emphasizing a longstanding anointing for such healings (18:33-21:09).
- Multiple testimonies spontaneously occur, such as pain leaving and legs growing out.
- Memorable healing moment (25:58):
- “All the way through, no pain?” (Minister, 25:58)
- “No pain.” (Recipient, 26:02)
- Quote (Nancy Dufresne, 26:36): “Arthritis, I've seen—it's the easiest thing to get rid of in the world. Just easy.”
5. Corporate Unity and Extended Meetings
- Momentum in the Spirit: The importance of extended meetings is discussed—one-night meetings may encourage, but breakthrough and depth come with longevity.
- Quote (Nancy Dufresne, 28:46): “He [Hagin] said you can't do much in one night...there's momentum to the spirit realm, there's a momentum to faith. And so the longer you go, the greater the momentum that builds...”
- Diversity of Anointings: Receiving from various ministers is encouraged to access the fullness of how the Holy Spirit wants to flow.
6. The Role of the Word in Sustaining Revival
- Balance of Word and Spirit: Minister Debbie Simons gives testimony that moves of God are sustainable only when undergirded by the Word; manifestations alone are not enough (51:00).
- Quote (Debbie Simons, 53:44): “You can experience the power of God and not sustain what happens in that without the word level.”
- Quote (Nancy Dufresne, 55:38): “You cannot build a church on manifestations. The Word has to be the centerpiece. Then the Holy Spirit—God confirms the Word.”
7. Corporate Prayer and Prophecy for the Region
- Lay Hold of Isaiah 60: Pastor Noel exhorts the congregation to unify in laying hold of Isaiah 60, declaring that “Arise, shine, for your light has come” applies to this moment (56:49-62:14).
- Quote (Pastor Noel, 62:14): “The Spirit of the Lord will bring a standard… We are the one bringing the standard by the Holy Ghost for this thing to stop.”
- Cooperating with the Holy Ghost: Emphasizes united prayer from Acts 1’s model, with the expectation for sudden moves of God as the church comes into agreement.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “Laugh more, it'll do you good.” (Guest Minister, 11:50)
- On missions calling: “I see crowds gathering. And the gifts of the spirit begin to pop like popcorn. And the power of God begin to flow. And the glory of God begin to shine. I say it will come to pass.” (Pastor Craig, 43:58)
- On mental health deliverance: “There is an anointing here tonight to help you...when you leave here, focus on two things. Praise and peace.” (Pastor Michael Anderson, 47:42, 48:41)
- On regional revival: “The prayer of yesteryears is coming to pass. It's better be us cooperating with God to flow because there's more. There's more.” (Pastor Noel, 65:09)
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Timestamp | Segment / Content | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:00-03:20| Opening worship and introduction of the service | | 03:20-08:40| Prophetic ministry, words of encouragement, and direct exhortation| | 13:20-18:33| Teaching on proximity in spiritual ministry & testimonies | | 18:33-27:08| Healing service for bones, joints, legs; testimonies & demonstration| | 28:01-34:49| Discussion of extended meetings, momentum in the Spirit | | 39:53-44:21| Healing for digestive issues, prophetic sending for missions | | 44:46-47:42| Prophecy over region, call for glory to fill and go beyond church | | 47:42-51:00| Deliverance from suicidal thoughts, instruction on praise & peace | | 51:00-55:36| Testimony of extended revival & importance of the Word | | 56:49-64:48| Exhortation to corporate prayer using Isaiah 60 | | 64:48-69:19| United prayer, laying hold of prophecy and glory, closing worship |
Final Thoughts
Throughout this episode, the emphasis is on the interactive, tangible flow of the Holy Spirit—manifested in healings, prophetic words, practical teaching for ministers, and an apostolic call for unity in pursuit of revival. Guests and host alike encourage bold faith, cooperation with the Spirit, and grounding every move in the unshakeable foundation of the Word.
The service closes in extended worship and united prayer, with all urged to keep pressing further with God—both individually and corporately.
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