Dufresne Ministries Podcast

Episode: Tuesday PM | Nancy Dufresne | Paducah, KY | Miracle Crusade 2021
Date: May 26, 2021
Host/Speaker: Pastor Nancy Dufresne

Episode Overview

This episode, recorded live in Paducah, KY during the Miracle Crusade 2021, centers around miracles, healing, and the principles of faith that enable believers to receive God’s supernatural intervention. Pastor Nancy Dufresne weaves together compelling biblical insights, practical teaching, and a powerful time of prayer and testimonies, all focused on the absolute willingness and ability of Jesus to heal and deliver. The main takeaway: Miracles are both available and accessible, and there are divine steps for believers to cooperate with God in receiving them.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power of Focus and Faith

• Pastor Nancy opens with the story of Smith Wigglesworth at a dying woman’s bedside, highlighting the importance of focusing on Jesus rather than the problem.

  “You prayed for the dying woman looking at the woman. I prayed for the dying woman looking at Jesus. Where you look makes all the difference.” (01:33, Nancy Dufresne)

• The central idea is that attention and faith must be directed at Jesus, not circumstances, and holding the name of Jesus dear continually refocuses the heart.

2. Manifestations of Healing

• The atmosphere shifts to worship, with corporate singing and adoration of Jesus.

  • (03:38–06:36)

• Words of knowledge are called out for various physical healings—including shoulders, eyes, throats, knees, female organs, chest pressure, bladder issues, the base of the neck, shoulder blades, and more.

  • Pastor Nancy exhorts people to “give action to that anointing” (06:36), encouraging listeners to physically act in faith and receive their healing.

• Memorable quote on faith:

  “How do you release faith? Say, ‘I take that. I receive that. I take that right now.’” (08:01, Nancy Dufresne)

• Physical healings continue to be announced, with practical instructions to move affected areas, symbolizing faith in action.

3. Testimonies: Real-Time Miracles

• Pastor Nancy invites people to testify onstage:

  • Shoulder Healing:
    A man scheduled for left shoulder replacement testifies about instant freedom and restored function.

    “That’s the first thing I did was pull that wallet out of my pocket. He’s done it. He’s done it. And I just knew... when you said… because Pastor, he was telling me, you just work toward that faith and you study and you read and you.” (21:49, Testimony)

  • Multiple Physical Healings:
    Others share about relief from back and neck pain, knee swelling, shoulder injuries, results verified immediately after prayer.

  • Child Delivered from Seizures:
    A parent shares how their daughter, Coventry, experienced a dramatic change after prayer and saw Jesus visit her at night.

    “She believes Jesus stopped into our bedroom last night and Touched her and healed her. So we're going to the neurologist tomorrow, and she's going to tell him that she is healed.” (32:31, Parent Testimony)

  • Return to Work After Broken Back:

    “Back in February? I slipped and fell. Well, broke my back and couldn’t walk... doctors put me on a high dose of pain pills... and about a few weeks ago, I was healed.” (34:21, Testimony)

4. Teaching: Recognizing and Cooperating with Miracles

• Recognize All Miracles, Even 'Unspectacular' Ones:

  • Stories of George Müller (50,000 documented answers to prayer) and importance of gratitude.

    “Gratitude closes the door [to the enemy]. ...Gratitude is a double check. You’re sealing it tight.” (39:54, Nancy Dufresne)

• Miracles Are for Every Believer, Not Just the Desperate:

  • God positions us to need miracles not only in desperation but as part of obedience and walking by faith.

• Divine Steps to Receive a Miracle:

  • Found in John 2 (Wedding at Cana) – “Whatsoever He says to you, do it.”

    “Your miracles are locked up in that phrase. ...You are authorized to say, ‘I have a need, what are you going to tell me to do about it?’” (47:40, Nancy Dufresne)

  • Miracles always involve our participation—faith expressed in obedience to God’s specific instructions.

• The Law of Firsts and Individual Obedience:

  • Don't imitate others’ faith or miracles; ask God for your instruction.

    “Just because you see it play out a certain way for someone, that doesn’t mean that God said that to you. God will talk to you.” (75:15, Nancy Dufresne)

5. Practical Living: Hearing and Following God’s Leading

• The Inward Witness:

  • Miracles are often accessed not through the spectacular but through the quiet “peace” in our spirit.

    “He leads by peace. ...Most of the time, when God leads by the inward witness, that’s the only way He’s going to lead.” (90:10, Nancy Dufresne)

  • Don’t wait for dramatic signs—do what you have peace about in your spirit.

• Closing Encouragement:

  • Stand in gratitude. Recall and testify of every work of God.
  • Be doers, not just hearers: “Whatsoever He says to you, do it.” (89:35, Nancy Dufresne)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On focus and faith:

  "You prayed for the dying woman looking at the woman. I prayed for the dying woman looking at Jesus. Where you look makes all the difference." (01:33, Nancy Dufresne)

• On faith in action:

  "We're not checking to see if it worked. We're giving action to that anointing." (06:41, Nancy Dufresne)

• On gratitude and miracles:

  "Gratitude is a double check. You're sealing it tight." (39:54, Nancy Dufresne)

• On miracles and obedience:

  "Your miracles are locked up in that phrase. ...You are authorized to say, ‘I have a need, what are you going to tell me to do about it?’" (47:40, Nancy Dufresne)

• On distinctive leading:

  “God always, always moves in response to faith.” (53:43, Nancy Dufresne)

• On peace as divine confirmation:

  "No, I had peace. That is a big enough answer to any opposition. Why? Because He leads by peace." (79:50, Nancy Dufresne)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:33] Smith Wigglesworth story on focus and faith
• [06:36] Words of knowledge and spontaneous healings being called out
• [19:00] Testimonies of instant healing begin (shoulder, back, neck, knee, etc.)
• [31:13] Testimony of child Coventry healed from seizures
• [34:21] Testimony: Recovery from broken back & return to work
• [39:54] The power of gratitude and recognizing the 'everyday' miracle
• [47:40] The principle of "Whatever He says to you, do it" (John 2 teaching)
• [75:15] Not imitating others, being led by God individually
• [90:10] Listening to the inward witness, not waiting for the spectacular

Structured Flow of the Episode

- Worship and Setting the Atmosphere

The meeting opens with focused worship, exalting Jesus, and building expectancy for God’s presence and power.

- Demonstration of Spiritual Gifts (Healing)

Nancy Dufresne moves into prophetic ministry with words of knowledge for healing, leading congregants in activating their faith and receiving.

- Faith-Building Testimonies

Attendees come forward to testify of instant or progressive miracles—validating the teaching and stirring corporate faith.

- Teaching: How to Cooperate with God for Miracles

With biblical exposition (John 2), Nancy instructs on recognizing, believing for, and acting in obedience to God’s word for miracles. She emphasizes the necessity of gratitude, diligence in recognizing miracles, and following the inward peace for direction.

- Application and Final Encouragement

The episode concludes with a summary challenge: Live a lifestyle attentive to the Spirit; respond to the divine promptings in your spirit, and act in faith regardless of the natural process or circumstances surrounding you.

Practical Takeaways

• Miracles are accessible to every believer; you can initiate receiving by faith.
• Gratitude and recognition of God’s hand open the door to more miracles.
• Act on the Word and whatever you have peace about in your spirit. Don’t wait for spectacular leading when you already have the inward witness.
• Your miracle is not locked in a spectacular moment, but in simple obedience to what God speaks to you.

“Whatsoever He says to you, do it.”
(Throughout the message—key principle and call to action)