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Bishop Keith W. Reed, Sr., Senior Pastor/Teacher
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06/23/2026

Being able to create a life doesn't automatically make you a father or a man. True responsibility and divine perspective highlight the importance of employment and commitment, as seen in the example of Joseph.

06/22/2026

Monday Message

06/22/2026

Why did God choose Joseph, a man of employment, engagement, and encouragement, to raise his son? Discover the quiet strength and wisdom of this remarkable earthly father.

06/21/2026

God gave Joseph the privilege to name His son Jesus. This name, equivalent to Joshua, means 'God saves.' He will save His people, and you are part of them.

06/21/2026

God’s Choice to Father His Son
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Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr.

Matthew 1:18–25 (NIV)
Luke 2:21–23 (NIV)

Sermon Summary

On this Father's Day message, Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr. explores why God chose Joseph to serve as the earthly father of Jesus Christ. Though Joseph was not perfect, God entrusted His perfect Son to a man whose character reflected righteousness, integrity, responsibility, and faithfulness.

The message highlights five defining qualities found in Joseph's life:

Employment – Joseph was a hardworking carpenter who embraced responsibility and provided for his family through honest labor.
Engagement – Joseph honored God's design for relationships and properly committed himself to Mary.
Embarrassment – When faced with Mary's unexpected pregnancy, Joseph experienced confusion and heartbreak but responded with compassion rather than vengeance.
Encouragement – God met Joseph in his moment of uncertainty through divine revelation, assuring him of God's plan and purpose.
Enlightenment/Enjoyment – Joseph received divine guidance throughout Jesus' upbringing and was privileged to participate in God's redemptive plan.

The sermon challenges fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and all men to develop the kind of character God can trust. God looks beyond imperfections and examines the heart, integrity, and faithfulness of those He chooses to use for His purposes. Joseph's life reminds us that God entrusts great responsibilities to people whose lives demonstrate righteousness and obedience.

Key Verses
Matthew 1:18–25
Luke 2:21–23
Genesis 2:15
Romans 3:23
1 Peter 1:18–19
Matthew 1:21
Key Takeaways
God values character more than status.
Responsible stewardship precedes greater trust.
Righteous men respond differently in difficult situations.
God provides encouragement during seasons of confusion.
Fathers are called to model faith, integrity, and obedience.
God can use imperfect people to fulfill perfect purposes.
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Online: https://thesbc.org/giving ("More Than Enough")
Text-to-Give: Text GIVE to 610-379-3818
Mail:
Sharon Baptist Church Business Office
3955 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

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06/21/2026

God’s Choice to Father His Son
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Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr.

Matthew 1:18–25 (NIV)
Luke 2:21–23 (NIV)

Sermon Summary

On this Father's Day message, Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr. explores why God chose Joseph to serve as the earthly father of Jesus Christ. Though Joseph was not perfect, God entrusted His perfect Son to a man whose character reflected righteousness, integrity, responsibility, and faithfulness.

The message highlights five defining qualities found in Joseph's life:

Employment – Joseph was a hardworking carpenter who embraced responsibility and provided for his family through honest labor.
Engagement – Joseph honored God's design for relationships and properly committed himself to Mary.
Embarrassment – When faced with Mary's unexpected pregnancy, Joseph experienced confusion and heartbreak but responded with compassion rather than vengeance.
Encouragement – God met Joseph in his moment of uncertainty through divine revelation, assuring him of God's plan and purpose.
Enlightenment/Enjoyment – Joseph received divine guidance throughout Jesus' upbringing and was privileged to participate in God's redemptive plan.

The sermon challenges fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and all men to develop the kind of character God can trust. God looks beyond imperfections and examines the heart, integrity, and faithfulness of those He chooses to use for His purposes. Joseph's life reminds us that God entrusts great responsibilities to people whose lives demonstrate righteousness and obedience.

Key Verses
Matthew 1:18–25
Luke 2:21–23
Genesis 2:15
Romans 3:23
1 Peter 1:18–19
Matthew 1:21
Key Takeaways
God values character more than status.
Responsible stewardship precedes greater trust.
Righteous men respond differently in difficult situations.
God provides encouragement during seasons of confusion.
Fathers are called to model faith, integrity, and obedience.
God can use imperfect people to fulfill perfect purposes.
Invitation to Give

Support the ministry of Sharon Baptist Church of Philadelphia:

Online: https://thesbc.org/giving ("More Than Enough")
Text-to-Give: Text GIVE to 610-379-3818
Mail:
Sharon Baptist Church Business Office
3955 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

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06/19/2026

On this day in history, Union Major General Gordon delivered life‑changing news to more than 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas—news that they had, in fact, been emancipated two and a half years earlier by President Abraham Lincoln.

What Major General Granger did not know as he read General Order No. 3, freed African Americans would begin celebrating that day as the day they received their freedom. The day was originally known as “Jubilee Day” and later became “Juneteenth.”

Happy Juneteenth Family.

06/16/2026

God Could Be Measuring You
Bible Study
Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr.

Luke 5:1-11 (NIV)

In this powerful Bible Study, Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr. teaches that God often measures us not by where we currently are, but by what He intends for us to become. Using Simon Peter's encounter with Jesus in Luke 5, we learn that God's process of transformation involves stretching our faith, testing our obedience, and developing us through disappointment, failure, and trust.

Just as Simon was transformed into Peter—a solid rock—God continues to shape believers into stronger disciples. The Lord takes the raw materials of our lives, our experiences, failures, careers, gifts, and challenges, and uses them to prepare us for greater Kingdom purposes. When Jesus instructed Peter to launch into deep water after a night of unsuccessful fishing, Peter had to choose between trusting his own expertise or obeying the Word of Christ.

The lesson reminds us that God's measurements are often different from ours. He uses seasons of frustration and uncertainty to develop faith, obedience, perseverance, and spiritual maturity. Our growth depends on how we respond to disappointment, failure, and divine authority. When we trust God's Word above our own understanding, we position ourselves for miraculous breakthroughs and greater purpose.

Key Lesson: God may be measuring your faith, obedience, and willingness to trust Him beyond your comfort zone in order to prepare you for what He has already planned for your future.

Key Verses
Luke 5:1-11 – The miraculous catch of fish and the calling of Peter.
Luke 5:5 – "But because you say so, I will let down the nets."
Luke 5:10 – "Don't be afraid; from now on you will fish for people."
Philippians 1:6 – God continues His work of transformation in believers.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord rather than your own understanding.
Romans 8:28 – God works all things together for good.

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Has God ever asked you to trust Him beyond what made sense? Share this Bible Study with someone who needs encouragement to keep trusting God's process. Your obedience today may be preparing you for a greater purpose tomorrow.

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06/16/2026

Faced with disappointment and failure? God uses these moments to measure and guide you to your next level. Don't quit—get up and try again. You're being led to where you need to be.

06/14/2026

When It's Your Turn
Full Worship
Reverend Keith W. Reed Jr.

Joshua 1:1-9 (NIV)

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." — Joshua 1:9

There comes a moment in every believer's life when God calls them to step into a new season, responsibility, or assignment. Just as Joshua was chosen to lead Israel after Moses, God often calls us to move forward when circumstances seem overwhelming and uncertainty fills the path ahead.

The message reminds us that God prepares us before He positions us. Joshua was not a last-minute choice; he had been walking beside Moses, learning, growing, and being shaped for leadership long before his moment arrived. Likewise, God has been preparing us for the assignments we face today.

When it's your turn, there will often be obstacles standing between you and God's promises. The Jordan River stood before Joshua and the Israelites, but God used the challenge as part of the process. We cannot always avoid the difficult seasons, because God often develops strength, faith, and perseverance through them.

The sermon emphasizes three powerful truths:

1. God Picked and Prepared You

Before Joshua ever led the people, God had already chosen and trained him. Your current assignment is not a surprise to God. He has equipped you with everything necessary for the journey ahead.

2. God's Promises Are Greater Than Your Obstacles

The promise of the Promised Land did not remove the Jordan River. Faith requires moving forward even when challenges stand in the way. What God has promised, He will bring to pass.

3. Courage Comes From God's Presence

Three times God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous. The reason is simple: God promised to be with him. The same God who was with Moses would be with Joshua. Our confidence is not in our abilities but in God's presence.

When it is your turn to lead, serve, parent, minister, or step into a new season, remember that God has already gone before you. What feels impossible today becomes possible when God is guiding your path.

🔑 Key Takeaways

✅ God prepares us before He promotes us.

✅ Every promise comes with a process.

✅ Obstacles are opportunities for faith.

✅ God's presence gives us courage.

✅ When God calls you, He equips you.

✅ It may be your turn, but you are not walking alone.

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Mail: Sharon Baptist Church
3955 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

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