Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 11 “The Tower of Babel” for our worship service 8/16/26. The confusion of Babel displays the futility of man’s rebellion, while Abram’s call reveals His plan for man’s redemption. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 9:18-10:32 “Noah’s Sons” for our worship service 8/9/26. In the sin of Noah and curse of Ham, we see the effects of sin continue in the new humanity and the stage set for ongoing redemption. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 8:20-9:17 “Noah’s Covenant” for our worship service 8/2/26. The covenant granted to Noah represent’s both God’s patience towards continually disobedient humanity and His plan to remedy their sin once for all. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 7:11-8:19 “Noah’s Flood” for our worship service 7/26/26. The flood waters of judgment sweep away the wicked, but the Lord remembers and preserves those who trust in Him. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 6:9-7:10 “Noah’s Call” for our worship service 7/19/26. Despite the pervasive wickedness of mankind, God showed favor to Noah and provided the means to preserve him through the coming judgment. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Nathan Elliot of Bible Baptist Church on John 11 “Jesus: Our Passover Lamb” for our worship service 7/12/26. The wicked words and works of the high priest served God’s sovereign plan to offer Christ as a sacrifice for the salvation of the world. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 6:1-8 “The Wickedness of Man’s Heart” for our worship service 7/5/26. The Nephilim serve as a serious warning about the danger of compromising light with darkness, the godly with the ungodly. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by deacon Landon J. on 1 Kings 18:20-40 “The God Who Answers by Fire” for our worship service 6/28/26. The one true God is the one who cannot only impress by signs and wonders, but who can atone for sin and execute ultimate justice. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 5 “The Generations of Adam” for our worship service 6/21/26. The life and death of the sons of Seth remind us of humanity’s plight and teach us to long for the one to bring us rest. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 4 “Cain and Abel” for our worship service 6/14/26. The murder of Abel and the curse of Cain show the developing contrast between good and evil— the seed of the woman vs. the seed of the Serpent. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 3:8-15 “The Curse and the Promise” for our worship service 5/31/26. The curse and condemnation for sin contains within it a promise- a future Seed of the woman who will crush the head of the Serpent. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Nathan Elliot of Bible Baptist Church on John 9 “I Was Blind, But Now I See” for our worship service 4/24/26. The story of the blind man healed reveals both Jesus’ identity as the divine Messiah and the way He saves us from sin. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 3:1-7 “The Fall of Man” for our worship service 5/17/26. The fall into sin, by Satan’s temptation and man’s free choice, tells us of the glories we have lost and the salvation we need in Christ, the second Adam. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 2:18-25 “Husband and Wife” for our worship service 5/10/26. The creation of Eve and establishment of marriage instructs us to delight in God’s design, yet it also foreshadows the relationship of Christ to His bride: the Church. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 2:4-17 “The Creator’s Covenant” for our worship service 5/3/26. The Covenant relationship God established with Adam in the Garden of Eden reveals much about our created design and our future restoration in Christ. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 2:1-3 “Science and Sabbath” for our worship service 4/26/26. While the doctrine of creation has much to tell us about the nature of the world and our place in it, we must not neglect God’s intended goal in creation: eternal, joyful rest with His people. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by Matt Phelps of Christ the King Reformed Baptist Church on John 21:15-19 “Living in the Love of Jesus” for our worship service 4/19/26. We see in Peter’s story that repentance and restoration are normal parts of the Christian life. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 1:26-31 “Image of God” for our worship service 4/12/26. God created mankind,male and female, to reflect His character to creation and exercise godly dominion. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Isaiah 53 “The Servant’s Vindication” for our worship service 4/5/26. Our Lord Jesus Christ was the suffering servant who, by the shedding of His blood, secured our salvation and entered into His glory. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 1:3-25 “God Created” for our worship service 3/29/26. The days of creation reveal the beauty, glory, wisdom, and sovereignty of God over His world. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Genesis 1:1-2 “In the Beginning” for our worship service 3/22/26. A right view of Creation helps us understand who we are as creatures and who God is as our Creator. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Nathan Elliot of Bible Baptist Church on John 8:1-11 “Cast the First Stone” for our worship service 3/15/26. The tricky passage of the adulterous women reveals the character of Christ and the nature of the forgiveness of sins. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Ezekiel 37:15-28 “Kingdom and Covenant” for our worship service 3/8/26. Ezekiel’s visions foretells not only the restoration of an exiled people to their land, but also the creation of a new covenant people under one King in an eternal kingdom. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Ezekiel 37:1-14 “The Valley of Dry Bones” for our worship service 3/1/26. Hope is never truly lost so long as we serve a God who raises the dead. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by guest preacher Nick Mansell on Jonah 1:5-16 “Hurled Into the Sea” for our worship service 2/22/26. The dramatic irony of Jonah’s story teaches us of the mercy of God on the undeserving and the glory of Christ who was to come. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Ezekiel 36:22-38 “The Sovereign Grace of Salvation” for our worship service 2/15/26. The Lord’s sovereign power in the restoration of Israel reveals His sovereignty of our salvation. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by deacon Landon J. on John 2:23-3:15 “Christ Knows What Is In Man” for our worship service 2/8/26. Jesus teaches Nicodemus that, because man is dead in sin, he must be born again by sovereign grace. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Ezekiel 36:1-21 “Salvation and Restoration” for our worship service 2/1/26. Israel’s sin had left them exiled and desolate, but the sovereign grace of God would restore and renew them for the sake of His own holy name. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 4:16-22 “The Lord Will Rescue Me” for our worship service 1/25/26. In life and in death, Christ does not abandon His saints, but never fails to deliver them safely into His heavenly kingdom. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 4:9-15 “Love for the Present World” for our worship service 1/18/26. Love for the present world will ultimately lead to desertion and destruction, but love for God and the people of God will lead to life. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Nathan Elliot of Bible Baptist Church on John 7:1-9 “Christ and the World” for our worship service 1/11/26. The world hates Christ because the world loves its sin, and love for Christ can only come as a result of divine grace. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 4:6-8 “I Have Fought the Good Fight” for our worship service 1/4/26. The primary motivation of the Christian life is the hope of eternal life in Christ. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by Landon J. on Hebrews 4:14-16 “Approach the Throne of Grace” for our worship service 12/28/25. Because Jesus is the perfect high priest who truly suffered as a human, we are able to boldly approach Him for grace in our weakness. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Luke 1:26-38 “Son of the Most High” for our worship service 12/21/25. Gabriel’s angelic message to Mary revels both the glory and the humility of the coming Christ. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 4:1-5 “Preach the Word!” for our worship service 12/14/25. The preaching of the Word is the primary means of converting sinners and building up the saints. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “All Scripture is Inspired By God” for our worship service 12/7/25. All Scripture is inspired by the Holy Spirit, without fault or error, enlightening us to salvation in Christ and equipping us for every good work. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 3:10-13 “The Godly Will Be Persecuted” for our worship service 11/23/25. All who desire a godly life will face some degree of persecution, and the only way to persevere is union with Christ by faith. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Sal Pezzino from Sycamore Reformed Baptist Church on Mark 15:25-32 “Mocking the Christ” for our worship service 11/16/25. The cross reveals both our misery and the work of Christ for our deliverance as prophet, priest, and king. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Philippians 4:10-13 “All Things Through Christ” for our worship service 11/9/25. The secret to contentment in every circumstance is union with Christ, who provides in abundance! Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 3:1-9 “Those Who Oppose the Truth” for our worship service 11/2/25. In these last days, Christians must contend for the purity of the church and the clarity of the Gospel. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by brother Rich Kocis on John 18:33-38 “Christ the King” for our worship service 10/26/25. Jesus Christ is the King of all creation who subdues our rebellion, relieves our needs, and conquers our enemies. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 2:22-26 “Flee Youthful Passions” for our worship service 10/19/25. Our calling to flee sin and pursue virtue enables us to be better used by God in the salvation of sinners. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 2:20-21 “Holy Vessels” for our worship service 10/12/25. As Christians, we are called to be purified and set apart to be useful to our Master in whatever place He leads us. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 2:14-19 “Word of Truth or Irreverent Babble?” for our worship service 10/5/25. All believers, but especially pastors, must build their foundation on the truth of God’s Word rather than mere human opinion. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by our deacon Landon on Jude 14-25 “The Church’s Defense Against Evil” for our worship service 9/28/25. God’s people have a duty to defend the truth against error and to rescue the doubting, trusting in Christ who will keep us to the end. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by guest preacher Lance Jacobsen, elder of Living Word Bible Church, on Ecclesiastes 8 “Humility Goes Before Joy” for our worship service 9/21/25. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 2:8-13 “Remember Jesus Christ” for our worship service 9/14/25. As believers, we should be daily preaching the Gospel to ourselves and taking courage to suffer well for the salvation of the elect. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by guest preacher on Psalm 31 “Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit” for our worship service 9/7/25. How good it is to entrust your soul to the hands of the Lord! Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 2:3-7 “Soldiers, Athletes, and Farmers for Christ” for our worship service 8/31/25. Paul uses the examples of soldiers, athletes, and farmers to illustrate the necessity of perseverance in the Christian life. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by deacon Landon J. on Jude 1-13 “Contend for the Faith” for our worship service 8/24/25. The presence of error and wolves in the church demands us to soberly defend the truth of God and His Word. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a congregation in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc