God Could Be Measuring You | Sermon Only | Bishop Keith W. Reed, Sr.

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Luke 5:1–11 God's greatest work in our lives begins at salvation, but it does not end there. Through the life of Simon Peter in Luke 5, Bishop Keith W. Reed, Sr. reminds us that God continually measures our spiritual growth—not by our position, age, or accomplishments, but by our responses to life's challenges and His divine leading. Peter's journey reveals four spiritual measuring rods: How do you respond to disappointment and failure? Faith refuses to quit after setbacks. Like Peter, believers must wash their nets and prepare for the next opportunity rather than surrender to defeat. How do you respond to God's authority? Spiritual growth requires trusting God's Word even when it contradicts our experience, logic, or comfort. How do you handle success? Every blessing is an opportunity for humility, gratitude, and generosity—not self-promotion. How do you respond to a life of faith? Faith is not a blind leap into the unknown. Faith is trusting the One who knows the way. Jesus calls us beyond our vocation into our divine calling, using every area of our lives to reach people with the Gospel. God is continually shaping believers into the image of Christ. Every trial, blessing, disappointment, and victory becomes part of His process of spiritual transformation. As followers of Christ, we must continually grow, obey, trust, and allow God to use us wherever He has placed us. Key Scriptures Luke 5:1–11 (Primary Text) Genesis 12:2 – "I will bless you... and you will be a blessing." Psalm 119:105 – "Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Ephesians 2:1 – "He made you alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins." Acts 20:35 – "It is more blessed to give than to receive." 🙏 Give to Support the Ministry Your faithful generosity allows Sharon Baptist Church to continue sharing the Gospel, serving our community, and transforming lives through Jesus Christ. Ways to Give 💻 Online: thesbc.org/giving (Select "More Than Enough") 📱 Text to Give: Text GIVE to 610-379-3818 📬 Mail: Sharon Baptist Church 3955 Conshohocken Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 📲 Share This Message If this sermon encouraged you, be sure to: 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment sharing what spoke to you most. 🔁 Share this message with your family and friends. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a message from Sharon Baptist Church. Follow Sharon Baptist Church: Website: TheSBC.org Facebook: Sharon Baptist Church Instagram: @thesbcphilly YouTube: Sharon Baptist Church of Philadelphia Hashtags #GodCouldBeMeasuringYou #Luke5 #BishopKeithWReedSr #SharonBaptistChurch #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #TrustGod #Obedience #KingdomLiving #Transformation #FollowJesus #Gospel #ChurchOnline #SundaySermon #BibleTeaching #PhiladelphiaChurch #GrowInChrist #MoreThanEnough