Focus over Feeling | Sermon Only | Rev. Keith W. Reed, Jr. | 2026

About this sermon

In this dynamic and relatable sermon, Rev. Keith W. Reed, Jr. launches the series Feed Your Focus by challenging believers to examine what they are allowing into their hearts, minds, and spirits. Using the powerful imagery of food and nutrition, this message reminds us that just because something looks good doesn’t mean it is good for us. Teaching from Proverbs 4:20–27, this sermon emphasizes that focus is not accidental—it is cultivated. What we consistently see, hear, and meditate on will ultimately shape the direction of our lives. Like an unguarded revolving door, unchecked access to our eyes and ears can allow distractions, temptation, and drift to pull us away from God’s purpose. Rev. Reed explains that spiritual drifting rarely happens all at once—it happens subtly, over time, when we stop guarding our hearts. The Word of God is meant to be treasured, protected, and internalized because it brings life, healing, and direction. When believers intentionally feed their focus with truth, discipline their thoughts, and meditate on what is pure and praiseworthy, they stay aligned with where God is leading them. This sermon calls every believer to ask one critical question: What are you feeding your focus? 📜 BIBLE VERSES REFERENCED Proverbs 4:20–27 – Guarding the heart and staying on the path Matthew 6:22–23 – The eyes as the lamp of the body Matthew 15:18–20 – What comes out of the heart Genesis 3:9 – “Where are you?” Philippians 4:8 – What to think on Psalm 119:11 – Hiding God’s Word in the heart 👍 LIKE • SHARE • SUBSCRIBE If this message challenged or encouraged you, LIKE this video, SHARE it with someone who needs clarity and direction, and SUBSCRIBE to stay connected with Sharon Baptist Church of Philadelphia. 📲 FOLLOW US Website: thesbc.org Facebook: Sharon Baptist Church Instagram: @thesbcphilly YouTube: Sharon Baptist Church of Philadelphia 💝 TO GIVE OR DONATE Online: thesbc.org/giving Text: Text “give” to 610-379-3818 Mail: SBC Business Office 3955 Conshohocken Ave Philadelphia, PA 19131 #FeedYourFocus #WhatYouFeedWillLead #Proverbs4 #GuardYourHeart #FaithAndDiscipline #ChristianLiving #SharonBaptistChurch #SBCPhilly #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth