Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne

Episode 957: In Christ I Can, Part 197
Date: March 3, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, Nancy Dufresne continues her long-running series "In Christ I Can," centering on the believer’s oneness with Christ and the rich, practical implications that come with it. She teaches on the transforming power of understanding our union with God, the responsibility and privilege of bearing spiritual fruit, and how the believer's prayer life, service, and calling reflect our relationship with the Father. Nancy weaves together scripture, personal testimony, and practical exhortation, aiming to inspire listeners to both receive and minister God's power and presence in daily life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. God's Power Is Present for Healing and Wholeness

• Opening Exhortation
  • There is enough power in every sick room and hospital room to raise up the sick. The believer doesn't need to strive to get something from God—healing power is already theirs through Christ (00:10).
  • Quote:

    "Power is present. That power is there to do a work... believe in what's not. Try to get something, but notice that he's already made it yours. It's present right where you're at. Say, I receive that power. I receive it right now." —Nancy Dufresne (00:19)

2. The Will of God: Our “Wealthy Place”

• The will of God isn't just financial wealth, but enrichment in every area of life (01:02).
• Jesus’ own words in John 4:34 are cited: "My meat... is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work."
• Being in the will of God brings a productive, fruitful life—not by our independent effort, but as an outflow of union with the Father.
  • Quote:

    "The will of God is that he brought us into oneness with Christ, that Jesus is in us, we are in Him. We are one with the Father." —Nancy Dufresne (01:45)

3. Oneness with Christ and the Superiority of God's Power

• References Colossians 2:9–10 (Living Bible) to affirm that in Christ, the fullness of God dwells bodily, and through union with Christ, believers have "everything."
• All lesser powers (lack, sickness, failure, fear) are subjugated to Christ’s authority in us (04:10).
  • Quote:

    "We have everything when we have Christ." —Nancy Dufresne (04:27)

4. Fruits of Righteousness: Living Out Good Works

• Paul’s call in Philippians 1:11 for Christians to be "filled with the fruits of righteousness" is explained as the expectation to produce good works out of our right standing with God (05:00).
• Believers should not be complacent—God expects an abundant measure of good works that last for eternity (06:43).
• Clarification: "We’re not saved by works, but once we're saved, works are everything" (08:30).

5. Practical Outworking: Created for Good Works

• Ephesians 2:10 (Amplified Classic) is examined:
  • God’s handiwork: born anew in Christ to do good works preordained for us.
  • Good works are planned paths which we must walk in and for which we will give account (09:45).
• Our unity with Christ is not only a privilege but a responsibility to manifest “abundant” good works (11:05).

6. Fruitfulness Through Prayer

• Our prayer life demonstrates our oneness with the Father—we can bring others before God, employing faith on their behalf (12:00).
• Hebrews 4:16 is highlighted: coming boldly to the throne of grace is a right for the righteous; the “throne is a place of obtaining.”
• Inspirational Testimony (14:23–17:48):
  • Nancy tells a story from Kenneth Hagin’s healing school—a woman, never taught about healing, experiences healing through a minister bringing her into God’s presence in worship.
  • Quote:

    "I know how to access the presence of God...Let's go into his presence together because we can come boldly to the throne of grace." —Testimony recounted by Nancy Dufresne (15:25)

7. The Call and Plan of God

• Every believer has a God-authored purpose, not just ministers. Fulfilling this plan brings personal nourishment and accomplishes the will of God (20:13).
• The “good life” God prearranged is defined not by comfort, but by a life full of good works and fruitful service (22:40).

8. Functioning in the Body of Christ and the Local Church

• Members of Christ’s body are not to be inactive. Every Christian has two ministries:
  • Ministry to the lost (outside the church).
  • Ministry within the local church—serving, supplying, supporting the local pastor’s vision (23:41).
• Bearing fruit in the church is not optional; obedience in this area is “a matter of life and death” (25:15).
• Quote:

  "You can't bear fruit apart from being obedient to your role in the local church." —Nancy Dufresne (24:45)

9. Personal Testimony: The Danger of Leaving Good Works Undone

• Nancy shares a personal story about a dream in which she saw herself dying prematurely—a warning from God due to neglecting her prayer supply for her husband.
  • Disobedience (even out of busyness with good things) opens the door to the enemy; obedience brings life and blessing (25:30).
• Only the spouse can bring a unique supply of prayer for their partner—this cannot be delegated (26:33).
• Quote:

  "It's dangerous for us to leave something out of the plan of God...Disobedience opens the door for the devil. But obedience to the plan of God and obedience to the will of God gives us the best life." —Nancy Dufresne (26:07)

10. The Purpose of Good Works

• God wants to “lay up a good number of good works” to our account and bless us for being willing vessels (27:00).
• The episode closes with a reminder:

  "Jesus is the healer. God bless you." —Nancy Dufresne (27:01)

Notable Quotes & Moments (w/ Timestamps)

• "Power is present. That power is there to do a work... Say, I receive that power. I receive it right now." —Nancy Dufresne (00:19)
• "The will of God is our wealthy place... it enriches every single arena of our life." —Nancy Dufresne (01:11)
• "We have everything when we have Christ... every other power is a far lesser power." —Nancy Dufresne (04:27)
• "We’re not saved by works, but once we're saved, works are everything." —Nancy Dufresne (08:54)
• "Our prayer life should show that [oneness with the Father]...we can bring others with us [to the throne]." (12:08)
• "I don't have the answers for you, but I know how to take you to the place where the answers are...Let's go into his presence together..." —Testimony (15:25)
• "Every Christian has two ministries, one in the local church and one outside the local church." —Nancy Dufresne (23:46)
• "You can't bear fruit apart from being obedient to your role in the local church." —Nancy Dufresne (24:45)
• "Disobedience opens the door to the devil. But obedience to the plan of God and obedience to the will of God gives us the best life." —Nancy Dufresne (26:07)
• "God filled you with Himself because He wants to manifest through you...He turns around and blesses us for being vessels." —Nancy Dufresne (27:00)

Segment Timestamps

• 00:10 – Introduction to healing power present for all
• 01:00 – The will of God as the source of a rich, fruitful life
• 04:10 – Scripture readings: Colossians 2:9–10, supremacy of Christ's power
• 05:00 – Philippians 1:11: Fruits of righteousness and expectation of good works
• 09:45 – Ephesians 2:10: Created in Christ for preordained works
• 12:00 – The believer’s prayer life as a channel of fruitfulness
• 14:23–17:48 – Kenneth Hagin healing school testimony on prayer and worship
• 20:13 – Callings and God's prearranged good life
• 22:40 – Definition and implications of living the "good life" in God’s plan
• 23:41 – Body of Christ: two ministries and need for active service in church
• 24:45 – Local church fruit-bearing emphasized
• 25:30 – Personal story: leaving prayer supply undone and consequences
• 27:00 – God rewards willingness and fruitful obedience
• 27:01 – Closing blessing: Jesus is the healer

Conclusion

Nancy Dufresne’s teaching emphasizes not only the privilege and empowerment found in our unity with Christ but the responsibility to let that reality bear tangible fruit in our lives and others’. Through scripture, testimony, and exhortation, she challenges listeners to step boldly into God's presence, benefit humanity through prayer, embrace their spiritual calling, and serve faithfully—in the church, at home, and in their daily spheres—so that God's fullness might be manifested through them. The episode encourages believers to live intentionally and obediently, trusting that as they do, they experience the true “good life” God designed.