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Episode Overview

In this faith-filled episode of the Dufresne Ministries Podcast, titled “Resurrection Power In You,” Pastor Nancy Dufresne delivers an inspiring message during a Miracle Crusade in Mississauga, Canada (October 2, 2023). The central theme is the reality and accessibility of resurrection power—God’s supernatural strength that raised Jesus from the dead—now dwelling within every believer. Pastor Nancy explores the scriptural truths behind this power, shares personal testimonies and miraculous accounts, and offers practical insights on how to activate and draw from the resurrection power within for every area of life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Scriptural Foundation of Resurrection Power

• Ephesians 1:16-23 as a Prayer Template (04:30 - 07:00)

  • Paul’s prayers are highlighted as enduring, Spirit-given models for believers—not limited by repetition but powerful when faith is joined.
  • Gratitude is foundational to effective prayer and spiritual maturity. (“The first thing he says in his prayers, expressing gratitude for you. Amen. That’s the sign of spirituality…” – [08:50])
  • Memorable quote: “Prayer is just a flow of life. It’s not a time of life. It’s a flow of life; it’s not a clock thing. It’s a heart-engaged thing.” ([10:45])

• Three Core Revelations Paul Prays For (18:10 - 22:30)

  • 1. Who you are in Him (identity)
  • 2. What you have (inheritance)
  • 3. What you can do (capability)
  • These truths are prayed to become revelation—to truly “dawn on you”—so believers cease to be pushed around by the enemy or circumstances.

Resurrection Power Defined & Described

• Not Merely Creation or Miracle Power—But Resurrection Power (22:30 - 27:00)

  • The power to believers is specifically likened to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead—not merely creation, healing, or deliverance power.
  • Memorable quote: “There is no greater power than resurrection power.” ([26:00])
  • Resurrection power not only raised Jesus but also seated Him above all authority and gave Him the supreme Name.

• Implications for Believers (27:00 - 30:00)

  • The same power is available to believers, meant to touch “dead” situations—finances, relationships, even body parts.

Applying Resurrection Power to Daily Life

• Romans 8:11—The Spirit Dwells in You (31:30 - 33:10)

  • The reality: The very Spirit and power that raised Christ now lives in the believer—no diluted version.
  • Instead of looking outward for solutions, turn inward to what’s already present: “We measure the degree of working, not God. We do.” ([36:40])
  • Memorable quote: “We’re not turning this direction trying to get something from God. We turn this direction and pay attention to…and add our faith to what is already in us working.” ([35:55])

• Ephesians 3:19-20—God Can Do Infinitely More (34:10 - 36:15)

  • Believers are called to be skillful stewards of the power within for their needs, cities, and countries.

Testimonies & Miracles of Resurrection Power in Action

• Sustained Miracle: The Bending Metal Rod (38:40 - 41:50)

  • A man with a metal rod in his back is able to touch his toes after ministry. X-rays revealed the rod itself functioned like a spine—not turned to bone, but miraculously behaving as if it were.
  • Memorable moment: The doctor asks, “Who put hinges in this rod?” ([40:30])
  • Lesson: God doesn’t have to replace what’s missing; His power can make what is present function supernaturally.

• Bold Faith: Jerry Horton’s Broken Wrist (43:30 - 46:10)

  • Jerry hears God tell her to have Dad Hagin “jerk on her broken arm” during a service—she obeys boldly and is instantly healed.
  • Memorable quote: “You can’t be bold if you’re going to analyze. Analysis robs you of boldness—just do what He said.” ([45:10])

• Resurrection from Death: Doc Horton (47:55 - 51:00)

  • After her husband drops dead from a heart attack, Jerry speaks straight to his body: “If you think you’re leaving me here… you’re crazy. You get back.”
  • Doc revives and lives for many more decades.
  • Faith is depicted as calm, unpanicked reliance on God: “Faith has no panic. Faith doesn’t know panic mode.” ([48:40])

• Miraculous Restoration: The Woman from Puerto Rico (54:00 - 01:05:00)

  • After a car accident, a woman is pronounced dead, her brain partially missing and outside her skull. Her mother refuses to accept this, declaring “All she needs is resurrection.”
  • The woman revives in the mortuary, is later restored step by step, eventually becomes a detective, and has a son who becomes a pastor.
  • Memorable quote: “The more we know, the more we will not quit until we know power has been employed.” ([59:50])
  • Lesson: Resurrection power doesn’t require restoring what was lost in a natural way; it can supernaturally supply function and life.

Practical Application: Activating Resurrection Power

• Faith & Joy as Activation Keys (01:09:40 - 01:12:00)

  • Joy is emphasized as a “serious business” and a primary method (Isaiah 12:3) to draw up the life and power within— likened to a bucket drawing water from a well.
  • “Faith is the rope, and joy is the bucket…” ([01:11:05])
  • Memorable quote (C.S. Lewis via Bill Winston): “Joy is serious business in the Kingdom.” ([01:11:40])

• Do Not Limit God—Welcome Supernatural Solutions (01:12:20 - 01:17:00)

  • Don’t tell God how to supply; just ask for function and wholeness.
  • Focus on God’s power working in you rather than waiting for external fixes or instantaneous answers.
  • “Don’t limit God that it has to be rescued through customer base… I don’t care how you rescue my business. I don’t care.” ([01:14:58])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote/Story | Speaker | |-----------|-------------|---------| | 08:50 | “The first thing he says in his prayers, expressing gratitude for you. Amen. That’s the sign of spirituality…” | Nancy Dufresne | | 10:45 | “Prayer is just a flow of life. It’s not a time of life. It’s a flow of life; it’s not a clock thing. It’s a heart-engaged thing.” | Nancy Dufresne | | 26:00 | “There is no greater power than resurrection power.” | Nancy Dufresne | | 35:55 | “We’re not turning this direction trying to get something from God. We turn this direction and… add our faith to what is already in us working.” | Nancy Dufresne | | 40:30 | [Man with rod in back] Doctor: “Who put hinges in this rod?” | Doctor (Testimony retold by Nancy Dufresne) | | 45:10 | “You can’t be bold if you’re going to analyze. Analysis robs you of boldness—just do what He said.” | Nancy Dufresne (on Jerry Horton’s faith) | | 48:40 | “Faith has no panic. Faith doesn’t know panic mode.” | Nancy Dufresne | | 59:50 | “The more we know, the more we will not quit until we know power has been employed.” | Nancy Dufresne | | 01:11:05 | “Faith is the rope and joy is the bucket… that you scoop out of what’s in you.” | Nancy Dufresne | | 01:11:40 | “Joy is serious business in the Kingdom.” (attributed to C.S. Lewis) | Nancy Dufresne | | 01:14:58 | "Don’t limit God that it has to be rescued through customer base... I don’t care how you rescue my business. I don’t care." | Nancy Dufresne |

Segment Timestamps

• Opening and Welcome (00:00 - 02:40)
• Foundational Scriptures: Ephesians 1 (02:40 - 18:10)
• Three Core Revelations (18:10 - 22:30)
• Resurrection Power Defined (22:30 - 27:00)
• Implications and Application (27:00 - 36:15)
• Testimony: Metal Rod Miracle (38:40 - 41:50)
• Testimony: Jerry Horton’s Bold Faith (43:30 - 46:10)
• Testimony: Doc Horton Raised from Death (47:55 - 51:00)
• Testimony: The Puerto Rico Resurrection (54:00 - 01:05:00)
• Activating Power: Joy as a Draw (01:09:40 - 01:12:00)
• Avoiding Limiting God (01:12:20 - 01:17:00)
• Closing Exhortation & Prayer (01:17:00 - end)

Conclusion

Throughout the message, Pastor Nancy Dufresne passionately calls listeners to a deeper awareness and activation of resurrection power within. She challenges believers to refuse passivity, to boldly draw from the life of God by faith and joy, and to expect not just repair of what’s broken, but complete restoration—even beyond the natural order. Whether facing physical challenges, emotional hardships, or seemingly impossible circumstances, believers are equipped with nothing less than the power that raised Christ—ready and waiting to be released by faith.

“The same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells… He doesn’t come and go. He dwells. Ever accessible. Ever ready.” ([01:18:15])