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My name is Pastor Tony Catron I graduate from K.S.U. with a degree in electronic/electrical engineering. While doing that I became a Junior Deacon and also a musician in my dad's ministry in Cleveland, Ohio. Years later, my career took me to Michigan where I worked as a Electrical/Electronic Engineer. While in Michigan I became a Minister, then later went to Seminary training at Birmingham Bible Institute and became an Elder at a large Pentecostal church in Michigan called LLCC. I was called to the ministry by God. So I headed up an outreach ministry based on the End Times, dealing with restoration in people lives. Then my dad called me back to Ohio to help him Pastor his church. During that time, God changed my outreach ministry, turning it into a full-time restoration ministry. He gave me the name Ark of Covenant Ministries and the rest is history.
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What’s in Front of You That‘s Keeping You From Reaching Christ?

Often times we go through things in our natural walk in life that tend to put constrains on our emotional state of mind, there by leading us into physical incapacity. Sometimes that physical and mental incapacity will lead to a damaging effect on our psyche, or in other words our soul. An incapacity in your soul will ultimately setup a instability in your life-walk which contains your natural and spiritual walk (Flesh & Soul). I’m not trying to sound so philosophical, I’m just want all of you to know that cleaving to the things and the affair and emotions of you life-walk will leave you with an uncertain and confused understanding of yourself and others. Needlessly to say, it will lead to a disjointed relationship with Jesus Christ. Follow me as I cover a few things that are common among human beings first, then I will address people of God the “true Christians” last.

HUMAN:
A. Cares of this worldly life. Example: P.M.S. “ power, money, sex.”
B. Prideful heart and mind, with no humility
C. The Idolatrous mindset. Example: the mind that is quick to worship something before having an understanding
D. A faithful refusal to accept the truth because of subjugation

In the Bible, Christians:
A. Walking as a Christian without knowing or understanding what the will of Jesus is for them.
B. Moving in zeal and not in authority.
C. Lacking in faith with little patience.
D. Lots of or lack of fire but no fuel.

Proverbs 3:5-14 reads:
5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD;
neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver,
and the gain thereof than fine gold.

So if you are holding onto things or people in this life, then this is like standing with one foot in the fire and the other water. It’s your choice, whether it be you all in or you all out. It time to choose. The Word of God says choose you this day who you will serve.

In my conclusion let’s read Colossians 3:1-16

1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which
things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision,
Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness
humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye
thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.


It is So in Jesus Name.

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Mark 4

Parable of the Farmer Scattering Seed

This parable speaks to a number of things but what is most prominent is noticing “your circle.” The types of soil can be representative of the type of people you’re around. If you’re surrounded by people who are doing wordly things, eventually you will fall away from the truth and into the world. You have to surround yourself with people who are both lovers of God and living in the truth because then you will grow. The seed sown on stony ground can be compared to Christians whose hearts are hard and filled with self-righteous pride about the scriptures. In short, they think they know it all. The disciples never ceased to ask questions and its amazing that although they had Jesus with them, they still didn’t know God. It speaks to us as believers not having to know it all or be perfect, but simply just follow Jesus.

The Purpose of Parables

The parables weren’t for the 12 but for the multitudes. The 12 had already been given the holy, wonderful, joyous mysteries of the Kingdom of God. But what is holy is not reveled to those that are without because they would not appreciate it. It has to be revealed to them slowly because their minds have been dulled by the cares of life. This parable of the seeds is representative of us as believers who can be deceived or over confident in our walk with God, but having never been tested by trial can become unfruitful and even hard-hearted. How will we know we have true, deep roots in the Word of God if our faith has never been tested? If we endure trials and tests looking toward Jesus as our prize, we will finally have nutrient rich soil for our hearts that the seed of the Word can grow and mature in.

Sometimes its easy to dim your light, especially in this culture where shining in Christ is not applaudable. There is always a chance of compromise. But the light of Jesus overshadows the dark realm of Satan, casting it out completely. You have to shine because that is your nature as a believer in Jesus. Don’t ever be tempted to dim your light. If you sow bountifully into your walk with Christ and into the ministry He’s given you, you will have a fruitful life with Him. At the same token, if you don’t give much care to how you’re planting; if you don’t nurture the crop, then the harvest is going to be miserably sparse.

Parable of the Growing Seed

We are the farmer doing the work, unctioned by the Holy Ghost to preach, to pray, to heal the sick, to cast out demons. However, like the seed that mysteriously spouts on its own in stages of maturity, Holy Ghost is the one who mysteriously does the work to prick hearts when we preach, to move the mountains when we pray, to restore the bodies of the sick when we lay our hands on them, and to give demons the boot when they manifest. We are ministry partners with Jesus and we each have a role to play.

Parable of the Tiny Mustard Seed & the Storm

Jesus mentioned the mustard seed parable and then tested this with the storm that was to ensue. Why were the disciples so fearful? Because they lacked faith. They believed who He was in the midst of all this, but they didn’t see what He was doing in the midst of the storm. The disciples had forgotten who they were with. They were with Him everyday, but they forgot who they were with. The storm was a wake up call; a reality check. The disciples didn’t pay attention to His posture of trust and calm as He slept through the raging, tempestuous storm. They were more concerned with the chaos around them. Jesus, when casting out demons, told them to hold their peace and go. Jesus when calming the storm said peace, be still.

Summary

  1. You need the faith of a mustard seed to succeed, 24
  2. Be careful where you’re planted, 4-8
  3. Let your light shine, 21
  4. Where is your faith in the storm, 40
  5. Share what Christ has given you, 24
  6. Though you cannot see, the Kingdom of God will be, 26-32
  7. The fruit you produce is from the faith you have, 20
  8. Rest. God brings the increase, 26-27
  9. Good soil keeps you grounded, 26
  10. Jesus is the peace in the storm, 39
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As for Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord, so Who Are You Serving in Your House?

As we go through our sometime wearisome, inconsistent life, we are constantly under attack from people and also battling spiritual fatigue. Sometimes you may feel like every time you make one step forward, something pulls you three steps backwards. We all go through rough and sometimes unbearable pain in our walk, peradventure even dare to think of giving up. That is why we have to cast all our cares on the Lord Jesus for He cares for us. You always need to remember, only the one that endures to the end of all the testing, trails, situations, and emotional neglect shall be saved.

The word of our Lord and Savior in James 1:1-14 says:

1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be
perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double
minded man is unstable in all his ways. 9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: 10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. 11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways. 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

Remember you can do all thing through Christ that strengths you. We are on a battle field and the enemy is trying to take you out. The more it seems that we are under fire in this life, know this: The Lord is working things out for you so that He can put the right thing in you. So stop fighting the Will of God in your life.

1 peter 4: 12-19 says:


12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters. 16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God
on this behalf. 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them that
suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.


In my Conclusion, lets read Galatians 6:9:


9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Also, Jeremiah 29:11-14:


11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. 13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. 14 And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.


I hope you take note of this word for in it God can revive spiritual fatigue and a wearisome walk, so never give up and never surrender. Thanks and this has been publicly announced!

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Mark 3

Jesus Heals on the Sabbath

People watched Jesus with a hidden agenda to accuse Him. When you are walking in the works of Jesus, people will be watching and some may have hidden agendas against you. Jesus healed a man who had a paralyzed hand. When he heals, he does so completely as though what was restored was never maimed, torn, or broken. Many will reject no doubt, but many will flock to Him. The Pharisees wanted to kill Jesus because all of the attention was leaving them and being projected to Him.

Massive Crowds Follow Jesus

People had heard of all the things He did and wanted to be near Him, simply to touch Him because of the power. Today, just as it was then, if we display the Kingdom of God, through teaching, preaching and works, people would be drawn not to us. But let them be drawn to Him, for it is His power surging through us to perform these mighty signs.

Demons within people would scream out to Jesus, “You are the Son of God.” Sometimes evil spirits have more reverence for Him than His own children. Just as these demons fell at Jesus feet and recognized His authority, so can we as believers walk in that authority when we recognize Jesus within us.

Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles

The ordination of the 12 disciples was very detailed. Jesus went up to a place set a part. He didn’t just call anyone. This speaks to hearing Jesus when He calls. These 12 men were given power to do the things Jesus was doing: casting out demons and healing the sick. Jesus didn’t hoard these gifts, but shared them. He is our example to give to others freely with humble, open hearts. As those in leadership, we should not be haughty and hoard our gifts. The specifics of nicknaming Simon “Peter,” gives insight to the character Simon would have. Peter means “stone,” and this man would be one that would be a leader in the Body of Christ. Not only he but all the disciples had purposes.

No matter where Jesus went the multitude kept coming to Him and His friends thought that He was crazy. However, He didn’t let their opinions stop Him from bringing restoration to the sick and tormented.

Jesus and the Ruler of Demons

The religious said that the miraculous things Jesus did in casting out demons and healing the sick were acts done through the prince of devils. Does it makes sense that Satan casts himself out? No, because Jesus cast out evil by the power of the Holy Ghost. Jesus didn’t force His way of thinking even on the religious, but phrased his questions so as to make the listener think.

The works of Holy Ghost are always good. He will never do evil. To call His works those of an evil source is a deliberate act of disrespect to Him and grievous to Him. To deny His beautiful works is to deny the sobering, wholesome effect the sight of His works brings to your very conscious. His works are tools to cause you to believe in Him and if you call them evil, it denotes a sinister stubbornness within your soul that Jesus says is a sin that cannot be forgiven. Be careful that you don’t point your finger at another Christian group who may be operating under the power of God in a way that you aren’t familiar with. You may be calling the works of Holy Ghost evil inadvertently.

Members of Jesus’ True Family

When Jesus’ mother and brothers came calling for Him when he was ministering among the crowds and He didn’t go to them, that didn’t mean He didn’t love them. He was demonstrating to the crowds that you can’t allow the tugging of family to sway your heart from seeking God’s purpose. Those who do the will of the Father, whether they are your biological family or not are your true family indeed.

Summary

  1. Anytime is good time to be healed, 1-4
  2. Let others be attracted to you because of Jesus, 1-4
  3. All power comes from Jesus, 13-15
  4. Beware the dangers of division, 24-26
  5. Know when to withdraw from the crowd, 7
  6. Allow God’s timing to guide your walk, 13
  7. Don’t let the opinions of friends define you Godly destiny, 21
  8. When God calls you, answer, 13
  9. Do not judge the power of God you don’t understand, 29
  10. How can your work be complete when you’re divided, 25
  11. Have a single-eye for the will of Christ, 32-35
  12. Be reverent before the Lord always, 11
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The Pattern in Life That Binds Us, Is the Architectural Structures for Sin

We all are acquainted with some of the following words in some form or another:

  1. Habit
  2. Compulsions
  3. Weakness
  4. Addiction
  5. Style
  6. Way
  7. Tendency
  8. Tradition
  9. Routine
  10. Practice

Has anyone been apart of or seen these words in action in your life or others? In times past, all of us have tried to understand or maybe explain away individuals who we know or have met in our lives. Due to the way their lifestyles were irrational or seemed to be repugnant (extremely distasteful and unacceptable) that appear in ways to be unstable and unfounded.

If you can understand this, sin is a learned behavior and has an architectural pattern. The list above will gradually lead you into bandages know as sins. Sin is an immoral act against the divine law the of the only true living God of the Bible. Once sin has invaded the mind, it encapsulate the whole body. In other words, sin just doesn’t stay in your mind it causes all parts of you body to desire a sinful nature at all times. Once sin has invaded you whole body, your soul which is the real you will start to be contaminated, thereby causing you to be separated from the Creator, the only wise, loving true God [Yahweh] over any other gods. Sin always starts out as a small, little, insignificant event and if it is not controlled and you fail to understand how major of a event that little event is, to ignore or brush it aside will have great significance later on in your life.

Know this, that patterns need to be fed and require complete compliance and adherence to it’s architectural structure. That why drugs aren’t addictive, but rather it’s the adherence to the pattern with help from emotions and expectation of gratification that is the addiction. So if you see yourself falling into a pattern over something or someone, you really need to pause a moment, observe and evaluate your actions, then drop to your knees and begin to pray.


Let’s see what the Bible has to say about this:

Read Ephesians 5:1-33

Also in the book of Proverbs 16:27-30


27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil:
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife:
and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour,
and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things:
moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

1 John 2:15-18


15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.