Shepherd Reformed Baptist Church

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 th...

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/shep...

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://link...

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...

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....

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 throu...

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 h...

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:/...

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 co...

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 thro...

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 connec...

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...

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....

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 thr...

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://linkt...

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://link...

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...

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 wit...

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 wit...

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:...

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 he...

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: ht...

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...

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 h...