Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Episode: It's Time For Miracles, Part Two | Nancy Dufresne | Fredonia, New York
Date: October 24, 2019
Host/Speaker: Pastor Nancy Dufresne
Episode Overview
In this powerful faith-building episode, Pastor Nancy Dufresne expands on the theme "It's Time For Miracles." Emphasizing the role of believers as co-laborers with God, she teaches that miracles are not only possible but expected when we understand and do our part—believing. Drawing from the stories of Jesus, Old Testament miracles, and personal testimonies, Nancy provides an in-depth look at how to position yourself for God’s miraculous flow by becoming skillful in faith, guarding your thoughts, and anchoring your life in the Word.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Believers’ Role in Miracles
- God’s Part & Our Part
- God’s part is the demonstration of power; our part is believing (00:50).
- Miracles are not passive; believers must engage and "do the work of believing."
- Scripture Reference: John 6:28-29
- The disciples ask Jesus what they must do to work the works of God.
- Jesus responds: “This is the work of God, that you believe.” (01:30)
- Believing is described as work—a purposeful, skillful involvement.
- Quote:
"God doesn't work miracles apart from man. He involves man."
— Nancy Dufresne (02:00)
2. Skillful Believing vs. Faithful Error
- Caution Against the Wrong Version of Faith
- Some are “faithful at what they know, but what they know is wrong.”
- True faith is not just routine, but being skillful with what Jesus has purchased.
- Reference to Dr. Sumrall and Brother Hagin on becoming "skilled and faithful servants."
- Quote:
"The one thing you don't want to do is do something faithfully wrong."
— Nancy Dufresne (06:00)
3. Jesus’ Success Shared with Believers
- Personal Encounter with Jesus
- Nancy shares a profound moment in prayer where Jesus told her, “You have failed many, many times. But I never have. So I share my success with you.”
- The lesson: Success comes not from focusing on personal failure but looking at Christ’s victory.
- Quote:
“You’re not going to get better at anything by looking at you... He gave me a better place to look—at Him.”
— Nancy Dufresne (15:40) - Direction of Focus
- The way you look—toward Jesus’ success—influences your path.
4. Joshua 1:8 – The Prescription for Success
- Scripture Analysis
- “This book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth...”
- Threefold focus: The Word, the individual's actions, and consistency.
- Success is determined by how believers treat “this book” (the Word).
- Comparison to Israel’s Wilderness Walk
- The first generation failed to reach God’s promise, not for lack of miracles, guidance, or provision—but because they failed at the "work of believing" (35:00).
- Complaint and ungratefulness are described as "the language of slaves," blocking advancement (38:20).
- Quote:
“Success is connected to the book. And the book is offered to every man.”
— Nancy Dufresne (58:00)
5. The Lifestyle of Faith: Mouth, Mind, and Meditation
- 1. The Word in Your Mouth
- Confession is more than quoting scripture; it’s the governing attitude and response in every situation (01:05:30).
- Quoting, commanding (“Satan, you take your hands off my finances”), and calling things by faith.
- 2. Meditation—Dealing with Thoughts
- Doing "the work" involves governing thoughts, not just making positive confessions.
- Meditation fills the mind with what the Word says, preventing double-mindedness (as warned in James).
- A testimony: Practicing peace, as instructed by God, prepared Nancy to navigate major transitions with success (01:30:00).
- Quote:
"It’s a work to take your thought life and say, 'No you don’t!'"
— Nancy Dufresne (01:25:20)
6. Personal Testimonies: Miracles, Provision & Obedience
- Faith Obedience Precedes Provision
- Recounts being instructed not to act in the natural regarding a $500,000 need; as she stood in faith, the provision appeared without risk (01:12:40).
- Acquiring Properties by Faith
- Stories of God providing homes miraculously, including receiving Amy Simple McPherson’s home, and behind-the-scenes divine orchestration.
- Key: Acting when God speaks, not when circumstances align.
- Quote:
"The Word positions us. It’s not our finances, situations, or circumstances."
— Nancy Dufresne (01:46:20) - Time in Manifestation is For Us, Not God
- The “waiting period” is usually about us becoming full of the Word through meditation, not about God organizing circumstances.
7. Miracles as Mercy vs. Miracles as Best
- Miracles in Disobedience
- God gave Israel manna, water from the rock, and clothes that did not wear out—these were miracles born from mercy, not from obedience (41:40).
- The "miracle of the flow"—God’s plan—is better than "miracles of relief" received in disobedience.
- Quote:
"Thank God for all His miracles, but I would rather have a miracle that comes in a place of obedience than a miracle that comes out of mercy."
— Nancy Dufresne (44:40)
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On the Danger of Complaint:
"Complaining is the language of slaves. Find no complaint in your boss, in your home, or in the car you drive... To ever speak against what you have is to not move out of where you are."
(39:40) -
On the Certainty of God’s Word:
"There is no risk to a life of faith. No risk connected to faith. The risk is doubt and unbelief and varying from the Book."
(01:12:10) -
On the Purpose of Meditating the Word:
"Meditation will not take the place of speaking the Word, and speaking the Word will not take the place of meditating the Word. You’ve got to deal with your thought life."
(01:21:10)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:50 – Introduction to the theme: It’s time for miracles
- 01:30 – John 6:28-29: The work of believing
- 06:00 – The importance of being “skilled and faithful”
- 15:40 – Personal encounter: “I share my success with you”
- 35:00 – Lessons from Israel’s failure in the wilderness
- 38:20 – Complaint vs. gratitude
- 41:40 – Miracles of relief vs. Miracles of obedience
- 58:00 – The centrality of “this book” (the Word)
- 01:05:30 – What “talking the book” really looks like
- 01:12:40 – Testimony: God's provision of $500,000 without risk
- 01:21:10 – Distinction between confession and meditation
- 01:25:20 – The work of governing your thought life
- 01:30:00 – Practicing peace as a work of faith
- 01:46:20 – The Word, not circumstances, positions us for blessing
Takeaways for Listeners
- Miracles require active, skillful believing, not passive waiting.
- Success in God’s terms comes from living out the Word—in mouth and mind.
- Meditation is essential to lasting faith; confessions must be rooted in renewed thoughts.
- Obedience leads to the flow of miracles as God intended—not just the relief of crises.
- God’s provision is already prepared; our part is to align with Him through faith, confession, and meditation on the Word.
Conclusion
This episode serves as both an encouragement and a practical manual for living in the miraculous. Pastor Nancy Dufresne’s insights challenge listeners to elevate their engagement with God's Word, shift focus from their inadequacies to Christ’s sufficiency, and consistently practice the lifestyle of faith required to see miracles manifest—not just once, but as the new norm.
For more resources, testimonies, or to connect with Dufresne Ministries, visit dufresneministries.org.