Podcast Summary: "The BLESSING" | Dr. Bill Winston | Ladies & Men‘s Conference 2021 | Dufresne Ministries Podcast

Date: October 7, 2021
Guest Speaker: Dr. Bill Winston
Host Location: Murrieta, CA

Episode Overview

In this dynamic episode, Dr. Bill Winston leads a powerful message on “The Blessing” at the Ladies & Men’s Conference 2021. Drawing from scripture and personal testimony, Dr. Winston explores the believer’s identity, the creative power of God’s Word, and the spiritual inheritance available through faith. His teaching is interactive, involving youth and adults, biblical storytelling, and practical applications for walking in God’s blessing. Throughout the message, Dr. Winston emphasizes the church’s role in manifesting heaven on earth and the significance of declaring God’s promises.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power and Purpose of God’s Word

• Dr. Winston opens by highlighting the transformative power of God’s Word, referencing his own journey from IBM employee to faith preacher. Early struggles in marriage were turned around through speaking God’s promises over his wife.

• Notable Quote:

  "The Word is working mightily in our marriage. We've been transformed into the image of Jesus by the renewing of our minds."
  (Dr. Winston, 04:31)

• He stresses that God’s Word created the world and will transform every area of our lives when spoken and believed.

• Scripture Highlight: Isaiah 55:8-11 (Read aloud by a youth, 06:18)

  “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord…so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me void…”

2. Identity: Eagles Among Chickens

• Dr. Winston tells the story of the eagle hatched in a chicken yard as a metaphor for Christian identity—believers are born from above, destined for greatness, but often live below their inheritance due to environment and mindset.

• Notable Quote:

  “You are made for signs and wonders... Say, I am made for signs and wonders.”
  (Dr. Winston, 10:09)

• He references Philippians 3:20 and John 3:3 to remind listeners that their citizenship and origin are heavenly.

3. The Blessing is the Creative Force

• Dr. Winston asserts that the blessing is the same spiritual force God used to create the universe (Genesis 1:26).
• He clarifies that “the blessing” is singular and all-encompassing—it releases everything needed.
• Notable Quote:

  “What is a blessing? It’s the word God used to describe the power that He used to create the universe. It’s called blessing. One. Only one.”
  (Dr. Winston, 43:25)

4. Inheritance and Dominion

• Using Revelation 5:11-12, he details the believer’s inheritance: power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing—received by Christ's sacrifice and available to every believer.
• Timestamps and Key Segments:
  • Revelation 5:11-12 Read Aloud: (32:01)
  • Power: “You received miracle working ability.” (32:59)
  • Riches: “When you got saved, you were supposed to get rich, you were supposed to get healed.” (36:04)
  • Wisdom: “The problem is not the job... the problem is wisdom.” (37:32)
  • Strength, Honor, Glory, Blessing: Each attribute is discussed as part of the complete spiritual package.

5. Living Above Limitation — Acting Like God

• Believers must imitate God, decreeing and acting out divine instructions, even when circumstances seem impossible.

• Quote (regarding property and race):

  “I am born from heaven. I am a child of the living God. I don’t care what your color is.”
  (Dr. Winston, 58:13)

• He emphasizes Romans 4:13 and Ephesians 1:3: that all spiritual blessings and the promise of inheritance (even the whole earth!) come by faith, not by law.

• Notable Moment:
  The recurring audience interaction, especially with young people reading scriptures and receiving $100 bills, underscores the idea that the Word produces tangible results.

6. The Law of Decree and Miraculous Breakthrough

• Dr. Winston encourages speaking and decreeing God’s promises:

  “If you believe, it releases the virtue that will cause a performance of what was promised. If you don't believe it, nothing will happen.”
  (Dr. Winston, 50:45)

• He shares testimonies, such as decreeing "jails into boarding schools," which led to real-life reform and favor at local and national government levels.
• Job 22:28: “You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established.”
  (61:58)

7. The Model of Peter’s Miracle Catch

• Dr. Winston closes with the account from Luke 5, where Peter’s obedience to Jesus’ word leads to a miraculous catch of fish—drawing out the principle that revelation and obedience to the Word bring supernatural supply.
• Quote:

  “God has made it so that you can see what other people can't see. And if you can see what others can't see, you can go where others can't go.”
  (Dr. Winston, 76:10)

8. Final Exhortation and Impartation

• Dr. Winston declares a prophetic word:

  “God is about to do miracles in your life. I’m decreeing right now that this next seven days will be seven days of miracles… Things are going to happen to you that you never expected could happen.”
  (78:39)

• He challenges the church to step out in faith, take dominion, and model God’s blessing for the world.

Memorable Quotes and Moments (with Timestamps)

• “God’s Word made the earth, and God’s Word's gonna have to fix it.”
  (Dr. Winston, 08:33)
• On identity:

  “If you don't act like a God, you're going to die like a man.”
  (Dr. Winston, 28:22)

• Regarding the blessing:

  “When that blessing came on Jesus, it came on His body. Only one blessing…”
  (Dr. Winston, 46:13)

• On faith and revelation:

  “Your faith will never rise any higher than your revelation.”
  (Dr. Winston, 59:51)

• On God moving for decrees:

  “Once you decree a thing, then God moves… If he’s got to move heaven and earth, he'll do it to make your decree manifest.”
  (Dr. Winston, 62:17)

Section-by-Section Timestamps

• Introduction and opening stories: [00:00–04:34]
• Scripture readings and participation: [05:11–13:12]
• Eagle vs. Chicken identity, born from above: [14:21–16:24]
• Blessing, inheritance, acting like God: [31:19–45:28]
• Decree, property testimony, practical applications: [55:38–60:34]
• Miracles, Peter’s catch, applications: [73:59–77:37]
• Prophetic declarations and closing: [78:27–end]

Episode Conclusion

This engaging message is a call for believers to renew their minds, accept their divine identity, and operate boldly in “the blessing” purchased by Christ. Dr. Winston’s practical teachings, scriptural foundations, and prophetic exhortations empower listeners to decree God’s promises, expect tangible transformation, and walk as light-bearing solutionists in the world.

Listen if you’re ready to:

• Discover your spiritual inheritance
• Break through limitations and “chicken yard” thinking
• See God’s blessing manifest in your life and community

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