Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church

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

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 2:1-2 “Entrust the Truth to Others” for our worship service 8/17/25. Like a soldier passing orders on to his replacement, Paul reminds Timothy to stay strong in the grace of God and raise up others to follow after. 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 1:13-18 “The Pattern of Sound Words” for our worship service 8/10/25. By a faithful reliance on the Spirit and a devotion to God’s truth, we are to hold fast to the pattern of sound words— and live accordingly. 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 1:8-12 “Suffering for the Gospel” for our worship service 8/3/25. Our boldness to suffer well for the Gospel is rooted in the Gospel itself- the gracious power of God for 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 pastor Luke Schmeltzer on 2 Timothy 1:6-7 “Fan into Flame the Gift of God” for our worship service 7/27/25. Paul reminded Timothy to rekindle the gift of God in him, the Spirit of power, love, and self-control. 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 1:1-5 “To Timothy, My Beloved Child” for our worship service 7/20/25. Paul thanked God for Timothy’s sincere faith and his godly heritage that raised him in the truth of God’s 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

Sermon by pastor Luke Schmeltzer on Acts 14:19-23 “Kingdom Tribulation” for our worship service 7/13/25. What enabled Paul to persevere through persecution was the Spirit of God at work within him— the same Spirit who dwells in every believer still. 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 Grant Billings on Hebrews 3:12-14 “The Command for Community” for our worship service 7/6/25. Grant, a student of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, brings an exhortation on the centrality of the church community in battling sin and unbelief. 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 Timothy Greene on 1 Peter 1:1-3 “To the Elect Exiles” for our worship service 6/22/25. Pastor Greene of Living Word Bible Church brings a word of exhortation to the saints, washed by His blood and sanctified by His Spirit. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a church plant in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church plant and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by Luke Schmeltzer on Exodus 20:18-21 “Drawing Near to God” for our worship service 6/15/25. The giving of the 10 Commandments caused the people to fear and turn to Moses as a mediator, reminding us of our need for Christ the only sufficient Mediator between God and man. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a church plant in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church plant and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by Luke Schmeltzer on Exodus 20:17 “You Shall Not Covet” for our worship service 6/8/25. The Tenth Commandment teaches us to find contentment in all circumstances and give thanks to God for His sovereign arrangement. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a church plant in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church plant and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by Luke Schmeltzer on Exodus 20:16 “You Shall Not Bear False Witness” for our worship service 6/1/25. The Ninth Commandment teaches us of our duty to promote truth between men and esteem the good name of our neighbor, in honor of the God who is truth. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a church plant in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church plant and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by Rich Kocis on Hebrews 5:1-10 “Christ the Priest” for our worship service 5/25/25. Jesus Christ is the great high priest, who offered Himself as a sacrifice and even now intercedes for all His elect. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a church plant in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church plant and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc

Sermon by Landon Jones on Isaiah 52:7-10 “He Has Redeemed Jerusalem” for our worship service 5/18/25. Isaiah’s prophecy of the redemption of Jerusalem prefigures the redemption accomplished by Christ which we receive by faith. Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church- a church plant in the Joliet, IL area. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support our church plant and connect with us through social media here: https://linktr.ee/shepherdrbc