Ed Castro

Mad Random Podcast With Ed

Random Musings from a bi-vocational NYC Pastor edcastro.substack.com

Author

Ed Castro

Category

Uncategorized

Podcast website

edcastro.substack.com

Latest episode

Jun 9, 2024

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Today's Sermon 07.11.2022

The Sermon wasn’t exactly a 3 points and a poem type of sermon. It was more of a declaration of God’s greatness. Here’s the intro “People tend to become what the most important people in their lives think they will become.” I want to share with you a message about Christ, The Bible, Being Sons and Daughters and a Christ Center community of folks that live with Supernatural Revelation Become Who Yo...

Sunday Sermon: Look! 01.11.2022

Yer, Happy Reformation Day & All Hallow’s Eve Sunday’s Sermon was a short one because we had a full service with payer, communion, Discipleship Talk Celebrations etc Notes Text: [Isa 51:1 NIV] 1 "Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; [Psa 105:4 NIV] 4 Look to the LORD and his strength;...

Sunday Sermon: Healing 23.10.2022

Hi, Here’s today’s sermon. If you enjoy these sermons let me know, if not I won’t bore you with these uploads. Last week’s 3 Big Ideas * Process of wholeness - Naaman 7x * Healing vs cured “Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life. * Grace for your race- Paul’s thorn C.S. Lewis wrote in his book, The Problem of Pain : "God whispers to us in ou...

Sermon: Healing 16.10.2022

From beginning to end, the Bible teaches that God is both able and willing to work supernaturally in the lives of His people. Miraculous or supernatural healing is a legitimate part of God’s activity.  This does not exclude proper consultation with doctors & therapist, nor does it overlook our responsibility to treat our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit and thus keep healthy in the process.  N...

Sermon: Stay the Course 09.10.2022

Hi friends, I pray you baby sharks are all blessed. Here’s some big idea from today’s sermon. 3 big ideas Big Idea: Protect and Build your Relationship with God Big idea: We have to learn to handle the terrain of Faith Big Idea: Some reasons why they said they bailed out on the Lord.   If this blessed you and you feel led to buy me coffee, book or pixel watch https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BGpy6TM T...

Sunday Sermon 12.09.2022

https://on.soundcloud.com/aj4Cy Simple short sermon (18 min…10 min on 1.5) * God uses Struggle Buses and Successful People * Unlearned Simple People * Successful people Looking for Significance * Jesus Loves Kids * Jesus Honored Women We’ve all seen this popular post on christian social media s If this sermon blessed you and you want to buy me a coffee, book or commentary https://www.buymeacoffee....

Sunday's Sermon 06.09.2022

Sermon on Sound Cloud Hey Friends, This is past Sunday I preached a short sermon on newness. Text: Luke 5:36-39 NLT Big Ideas: #1 New Goals: We should shift our goals towards Christ. Sermon Illustration borrowed from Francis Chan Be more Like Jesus Quotes: Do you want to sell sugar water for the rest of your life or come with me and change the world? ” — Steve Jobs to John Sculley while trying to...

Sunday Sermon: Revival #2 14.08.2022

Text: Nehemiah 1:4–11 Big Idea of the Message: Nehemiah’s commitment to prayer enables him and the returned exiles to have the faith and perseverance to rebuild Jerusalem and renew their city. Application Point: Prayer must permeate our lives and churches as we seek to experience renewal. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BY9oJ5JxfEfgpfkCqmKwpGVmk0uQFS32PJc8azOpdq8/edit?usp=sharing If one of...

Sermon: Revival part 1 07.08.2022

Text: 2 Kings 22:3–20; 23:21–25 Big Idea of the Message : The renewal experienced by Israel during the reign of King Josiah began with a return to the Word of God. Application Point: To the extent that we devote ourselves to Scripture, we will experience a revival of faith in our lives together. Revival Definition 1: From book - Global Awakening: How 20th-Century Revivals Triggered a Christian Rev...

Today's sermon: ‘A Church of Faith, Hope & Love’. 17.07.2022

Today’s sermon was called ‘A Church of Faith, Hope & Love’. Today my goal is to share with you some big ideas from the writings of Paul with the hope of inspiring us to become an unmovable, unshakable and unstoppable church. The Apostle Paul wrote to Romans needed to be reminded of faith Thessalonians needed to be reminded of Hope Corinthians Needed to be reminded of love. Didn’t get a chance to r...

Sunday Sermon 05.07.2022

Hola, Big Idea of the Message : The peace of Christ and the word of Christ give us a place to root ourselves in the midst of conflict, and an identity to live out of as we disagree—but with love.  Why : If you and I can get the revelation of wise Christ Centered ways of dealing with conflict this will ensure our church growth. We feel called to serve those who serve NYC and more. My friends there...

Sunday Sermon: A future and a Hope 27.06.2022

Hola, You can probably hear this sermon in 15 min on 1.5 speed. Here’s the big ideas from Sunday’s Sermon A future and a Hope: God’s faithfulness in suffering Everyone loves Jer 29:11 * Short Text: [Jer 29:11 NLT] 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. * Big Idea of the Message : We often take this and...

Father's day Sermon 20.06.2022

Bonjour, Here’s yesterday’s sermon. 1. Thank God for our heavenly Father “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.'" Matthew 6:9 (NIV) In the Old Testament, God is called “Father” only seven times.  Then Jesus came along and said this is how people should pray: Modeling Relational Reverence Jesus calls Yahweh Elohim “Father.” Jesus uses the expression more...

Sermon: Watchman Warnings 13.06.2022

Hi, I preached a sermon yesterday called Watchman Warnings. Text: [Eze 33:3, 6 NLT] 3 When the watchman sees the enemy coming, he sounds the alarm to warn the people. ... 6 But if the watchman sees the enemy coming and doesn't sound the alarm to warn the people, he is responsible for their captivity. They will die in their sins, but I will hold the watchman responsible for their deaths.' [1Th 5:14...

Pentecost Sunday Sermon 08.06.2022

Yo yo yo, Here’s the sermon from this past Sunday. Read from Acts 1 and 2 I shared how the church has made a major difference. Church Centered the Poor and Sick. The church invented social justice and healthcare. The Church lifted up the voice of women. I speak on Phoebe carried the book of Romans. I spoke about how the world was not in better shape before Christ and the birth of the church. How J...

Sunday Sermon 22.05.2022

Here’s today 19 min sermon Here are some takeaways: * connection . We commit to connect with God and with each other.  How many times Paul wrote each phrase: “our Lord”: 53 “my Lord”: 1  Christianity is communal. You are not a free agent. Invest in your church family. We want people that are know as folks that are That  graceful, merciful and wise. Person that knows how to navigate around the dram...

Sunday Sermon: Our Place 01.05.2022

Sup’ Saints, Our team decided to speak on Jobs and Homes/Apts from Easter to Mother’s Day. Here’s my quick sermon on our living condition. The good thing about preaching to smart and seasoned folks is I just have to touch on subjects and trust the Holy Spirit to help the folks make mental/spiritual connections, bring conviction and convincing of change. Proverbs 24:3-4 — "By wisdom a house is buil...

Sunday Sermon 25.04.2022

Title: Don’t Waste Your Work  Summary: God created human beings to create, build, and steward. Work reflects our worship…   Our worship of God will not stop on Sunday but will continue throughout the week. Text: Text: Genesis 1:1–28 [Col 3:17 ESV] 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. [Luk 2:49 NKJV] 49 An...

Resurrection Sunday Sermon 19.04.2022

Hey Fam, Here was Easter Service Sermon for your faith toolbox and edification.  Big Ideas * How The Resurrection of Jesus changed everything * Remember the Riches of Christ * The Window of what God is like for Inspiration and Imitation * Ask Not What Christianity can do for you but what you can do for Christ Text: “[Jesus] included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in...

Sermon: Prayer sermon 28.03.2022

Yerr, Here’s yesterday’s sermon The audacity of prayer: Pray with chutzpah and expectancy  BIG IDEA: God has called his sons and daughters to pray with Chutzpah and expectancy so we can live a life connected to the Lord and that many of our loved ones can be safe & saved. Chutzpah speaks to the confidence to ask God for what is truly on your heart that matches his heart. Expectancy-Expectancy is s...

Sermon Recap 07.03.2022

Hola, Here’s the recap from yesterday’s sermon Title : Strength for the Battle Why : Many saints are getting worn out by the bombardment of challenges and the feeling like we’re losing. Daniel 7:25 He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand for a time, times, and...

Sunday Sermon: Keeper's of the flame 24.01.2022

Hey fam, Here’s yesterday sermon Recordings quality is eh and I often forget I’m being recorded but it may be a blessing to someone. I think if you listen to it at 1.25 speed it will be like 20 min long. Big Ideas: * Be careful about Lukewarmness * Ease of zion and historical context to Lukewarm scripture- How Geography (Water supply), Diplomacy, Export Eye drops, Money, hospitality, Angels and Le...

Monday Ting's 10.01.2022

Hi, Here’s an ok sermon about prayer that might inspire you to do more research on possibly the most important activity you can do to increase the quality of your human experience…PRAY. Big Ideas: *Things Happen when you pray*Postures of prayers*Privacy of prayer: Secret Place Leads to Public Blessings*Persistence, Partnership, and pattern of prayer. TL:DR: Just say micro prayers all day long. Mak...

Sermon: Keep Climbing 05.01.2022

Happy New Year Fam Preached this week with COVID. I hope the sermon ministers to you. Here’s some stuff I shared with my church today. Spiritual Vitamins: Wed 1/5/22 Devo| Bible Overview| Catechisms from Sunday | Apostle's Creed * Devo: Jesus Wants to Share Your Burden https://pastorrick.com/jesus-wants-to-share-your-burden/ Matt 11:28-30 ....Jesus uses three notable verbs in this Scripture: come,...

Sunday Talk: Warfare during the 1st Christmas 21.12.2021

Hey fam, Here’s the recording from Sunday. God is good, sound quality is bad and the sermon is kinda just ok but I think many of you can make some mental connections and doing some further research on the drama surrounding the 1st Christmas and how it relates to the atmosphere we often face during this time of year. Big Ideas: Spiritual warfare surrounding the 1st Christmas Societal warfare during...

Listen to the Mad Random Podcast With Ed podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.