Podcast Summary: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne

Episode: 096 | Pastor Nancy Ministering Healing
Release Date: November 16, 2022
Host/Author: Dufresne Ministries
Description: Nancy Dufresne’s teaching ministry emphasizes faith, healing, renewing the mind, following the Holy Spirit, and what belongs to all in Christ.

Introduction

In Episode 096 of "Jesus the Healer," Pastor Nancy Dufresne delves deep into the transformative power of praise and worship in the lives of believers. She emphasizes how these spiritual practices not only strengthen faith but also unlock divine healing and blessings.

The Power of Praise and Worship

Nancy opens the episode by highlighting the distinct yet interconnected roles of praise and worship in a believer's life.

• Defining Praise vs. Worship:

  • Praise involves acknowledging and thanking God for His actions and the blessings He has bestowed upon us. It's an active recognition of God's provision.
  • Worship focuses on revering and honoring God's nature and greatness, shifting the focus entirely onto Him rather than ourselves.

• Key Quote:
  “When you pray, you lay hold of things, but when you praise, you win battles.”
  (02:30)
  Nancy explains that while prayer is about requesting and holding onto blessings, praise is a proactive stance that enforces victory over opposition through faith.

• Flowing Together:
  She discusses how praise and worship are two flows that seamlessly intertwine, enhancing the believer’s spiritual experience and opening doors to divine intervention.

Teaching from Brother Norval Hayes

Nancy references teachings from Brother Norval Hayes, a respected figure in faith and healing ministries, to reinforce her message.

• God’s Observation:
  “My children basically love me, but they live in poverty, sickness, and defeat.”
  (05:00)
  God points out that despite their love and faith, believers are experiencing hardships that should not belong to them.

• Cause of Hardship:
  “They don’t live in heaven's blessings because they don't worship me enough.”
  (07:15)
  Nancy clarifies that this statement is not about earning blessings but about the depth and consistency of worship. Proper worship establishes a stronger connection with God’s spirit, allowing His blessings to manifest more fully.

• Importance of Teaching Worship:
  “You need to teach my people to worship me more.”
  (09:45)
  Emphasizing that ongoing teaching and practice of worship help believers maintain their spiritual focus, especially during trials, preventing them from reverting to negative states.

The Act of Faith in Praise

Nancy underscores that praise and worship are not passive activities but active demonstrations of faith.

• Faith as Action:
  “Faith is an act. Get up and act on that anointing. We're giving action to that anointing.”
  (21:00)
  She encourages listeners to physically respond to their faith by moving, speaking, and acting in ways that demonstrate their belief in God’s healing power.

• Rejecting Gloom:
  “There is no gloom on the face of someone who really recognizes the flow of praise.”
  (05:10)
  True praise emanates joy, not sadness, shifting the believer’s emotional state toward positivity and divine expectation.

Engaging the Audience in Healing

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to interactive healing segments, where Nancy leads the audience in prayer and action for specific ailments.

• Listener Participation:
  Nancy invites listeners to visually and physically engage in the healing process, addressing specific body parts and declaring healing in Jesus' name.

  • “Someone's wrist is being healed right now. Move that wrist around. I take it, Father, I take it. The pain is leaving that wrist right now.”
    (14:10)

  • She shares testimonies of miraculous healings, such as the replacement of metal rods with functioning bones, underscoring the limitless ways God can heal.

• Encouragement to Testify:
  “We want to hear your testimony because it's going to do something for someone else's faith.”
  (17:00)
  Nancy stresses the importance of sharing personal healing experiences to bolster the faith of others, drawing parallels to biblical accounts where testimonies led to further miracles.

The Importance of Testimonies

Nancy highlights the enduring power of testimonies in the faith community.

• Impact on Others:
  “Ministry people are still receiving healings because of her testimony.”
  (16:30)
  She explains that sharing personal stories of God's intervention can inspire and activate faith in others, creating a ripple effect of healing and belief.

• Call to Action:
  Listeners are encouraged to submit their praise reports and testimonies through the ministry's website or contact numbers, ensuring that these powerful stories continue to inspire and uplift the community.

Conclusion

In closing, Nancy reiterates the essential role of praise and worship in accessing God's healing and blessings. She urges believers to actively engage in these spiritual practices, maintain their faith through continuous worship, and share their healing testimonies to strengthen the entire faith community.

• Final Encouragement:
  “Jesus is the healer. God bless you.”
  (27:17)

• Invitation to Engage:
  Listeners are reminded to visit the ministry’s website for more resources, upcoming meetings, and opportunities to share their testimonies, fostering a supportive and faith-driven environment.

Notable Quotes and Timestamps:

• “When you pray, you lay hold of things, but when you praise, you win battles.” — Nancy Dufresne (02:30)
• “Faith is an act. Get up and act on that anointing.” — Nancy Dufresne (21:00)
• “They don’t live in heaven's blessings because they don't worship me enough.” — Nancy Dufresne (07:15)
• “We want to hear your testimony because it's going to do something for someone else's faith.” — Nancy Dufresne (17:00)
• “Jesus is the healer. God bless you.” — Nancy Dufresne (27:17)

Additional Resources:

• Submit Testimonies: Visit dufrainministries.org to share your healing stories.
• Healing Services and Prayer Line: Trained ministers are available for prayer requests and miracles at the ministry's contact points.

Note: Ads, introductions, and promotional content by Kenneth Copeland Ministries at the beginning and end of the episode have been excluded to focus solely on the substantive teaching and interaction provided by Pastor Nancy Dufresne.