Sermons

Trticle 38 of the Church Order of the United Reformed Churches in North America indicates that one of the prime responsibilities of the church Consistory is to "regulate the worship services, which shall be conducted according to the principles taught in God's Word: namely, that the preaching of the Word have the central place..."

At Grace URC we hold that preaching is not merely educational or consoling or encouraging or even convicting, though it can indeed be any and all of those things. Faithful preaching envelopes all of those things, but must need exceed and transcend them. Preaching is primarily God's ministry of the Gospel to His people; though conducted through the flawed and fragile vessel of His minister, it is nevertheless our Lord's direct and active communication with His covenant children. As such, it is to be God-focused and must accurately communicate God's holiness, man's falleness, and God's loving and gracious redemption in Christ.

In our preaching of the Word at Grace URC we strive to preach a gospel that is Christ-centered, covenental and confessional. Audio examples of recent sermons and sermon series can be found below.

Sermon Series

"Genesis" by Rev. William Godfrey

"The Canons of Dort" by Rev. William Godfrey

"The Heidelberg Catechism" by Rev. William Godfrey

"Daniel" by Rev. William Godfrey

"Christmas Season 2010" by Rev. William Godfrey

"Christmas Season 2011" by Rev. William Godfrey

"Easter Season 2011" by Rev. William Godfrey

"Guest Speakers"

"Miscellaneous Topics"

Classes and Seminars

"Membership in a Reformed Church" by Rev. William Godfrey

Recent Sermons

Sunday, February 12, 2012:
  Morning: "The Cupbearer, the Baker & the Interpreter" - Genesis. 40:1-23
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: "Redemption Planned: Preaching and the Gift of Faith" - Canons of Dort, Articles 3-5
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, February 5, 2012:
  Morning: "Slavery, Slander & Steadfast Love" - Gen. 39:1-23
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: "Canons of Dort, First Head of Doctrine, Articles 1-2"
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, January 29, 2012:
  Morning: "The Poor Rich Man and Lazarus" - Luke 16:19-31
Rev. Gregory W. Bero
  Afternoon: "Family Worship"
Rev. Gregory W. Bero
Sunday, January 22, 2012:
  Morning: "Better Than the Samaritan" - Luke 10:17-42
Dr. W. Robert Godfrey
  Afternoon: "Saving the Reformation: Arminius and the Synod of Dort"
Dr. W. Robert Godfrey
Sunday, January 15, 2012:
  Morning: "The Persistent Providence" - Genesis 38:1-30
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: "Do This in Remembrance of Me - Understanding our Form for the Lord’s Supper"
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, January 8, 2012:
  Morning: "The Providence Generation" - Genesis 37:1-36
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: "Understanding our Communion Form"
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, January 1, 2012:
  Morning: "The Birth of the King" - Matthew 1:18-25
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 1
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, December 25, 2011:
  Morning: "Searching for the King" - Matthew 2:1-12
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 52
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, December 18, 2011:
  Morning: "The Birth of the King" - Matthew 1:18-25
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 50 & 51
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, December 11, 2011:
  Morning: "The Mothers of the King" - Matthew 1:1-17
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 49
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, December 4, 2011:
  Morning: “The Return of the King” - Matthew 1:1-17
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 48
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, November 27, 2011:
  Morning: "Daniel’s Fiery Furnace" - Daniel 6:1-28
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 47
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, November 20, 2011:
  Morning: "A Dedication of Thanksgiving" - Psalm 30:1-12
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 46
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, November 13, 2011:
  Morning: "The Hand-Writing on the Wall" - Daniel 5:1-31
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 45
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, November 6, 2011:
  Morning: "Know that the Most High Rules" - Daniel 4:1-37
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 44
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, October 30, 2011:
  Morning: "Faith under Fire" - Daniel 3:1-30
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: "The Reformed Power of the Gospel"
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, October 23, 2011:
  Morning: "The Everlasting Kingdom" - Daniel 2:24-49
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 43
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, October 16, 2011:
  Morning: "Mission: Impossible" - Daniel 2:1-28
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 41 & 42
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, October 9, 2011:
  Morning: "A Kingdom in Exile" - Daniel 1:1-21
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 39 & 40
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, October 2, 2011:
  Morning: "The Law or the Gospel?" - Galatians 3:1-14
Rev. Gregory Bero
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 38
Rev. Gregory Bero
Sunday, September 25, 2011:
  Morning: "More Names? Can’t We Just Skip This Part?" - Gen. 36:1-43
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 36 & 37
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, September 18, 2011:
  Morning: "God Brings Jacob Home" - Gen. 35:1-29
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 34 & 35
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, September 11, 2011:
  Morning: "The Cost of the Unfinished Race" - Gen. 33:18-34:31
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Chiesa Evangelica Riformata 'Filadelfia' - Milan, Italy
Mr. Eric Chappell
Sunday, September 4, 2011:
  Morning: "Jacob and Esau Meet Again" - Genesis 33:1-17
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 33
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, August 28, 2011:
  Morning: “Jacob’s Fights the Fight of a Lifetime” - Genesis 32:1-32
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 32
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, August 21, 2011:
  Morning: "Jacob’s Case Against Laban" - Genesis 31:1-55
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 31
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, August 14, 2011:
  Morning: "Shepherd of the Sheep" - Psalm 23
Rev. Gregory W. Bero
  Afternoon: Belgic Confession Article 13
Rev. Gregory W. Bero
Sunday, August 7, 2011:
  Morning: "Dealing Deceivers" - Gen. 30: 25-43
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 30 part 2
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, July 31, 2011:
  Morning: "Family Growing Pains" - Gen. 29:31-30:24
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 29 & 30 q80
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, July 24, 2011:
  Morning: "A Deceiver Deceived" - Gen. 29:1-30
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 28
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, July 17, 2011:
  Morning: "Jacob at Bethel" - Gen. 28:10-22
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 27
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, July 10, 2011:
  Morning: "Dysfunctional Covenant Family" - Gen. 26:34 – 28:9
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 26
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, July 03, 2011:
  Morning: “Isaac Follows His Father’s Footsteps” - Gen. 26:1-33
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 25
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, June 26, 2011:
  Morning: “The Generation of Isaac” - Gen. 25:19-34
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 24
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, June 19, 2011:
  Morning: "The Death of Abraham" - Gen. 25:1-18
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 23
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, June 12, 2011:
  Morning: "Peter Answers a Pentecost Question" - Acts 2:12-21
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 22
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, June 5, 2011:
  Morning: "Gospel Clarity" - Romans 10:1-21
Rev. Gregory Bero
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 21
Rev. Gregory Bero
Sunday, May 29, 2011:
  Morning: "Building a Covenant Community" - Acts 16:9-40
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 20
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, May 22, 2011:
  Morning: "Steadfast Love & Faithfulness" - Genesis 24:1-67
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 19
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, May 15, 2011:
  Morning: "Death in the Promised Land" - Genesis 22:20-23:20
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 16 and 17
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, May 8, 2011:
  Morning: "Fear the Lord and the King" - Proverbs 24:1-22
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 14 and 15
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, May 1, 2011:
  Morning: "Christ is Ascended Indeed!" - Luke 24:49-53
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 18
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, April 24, 2011:
  Morning: "Open Tomb and Opened Minds" - Luke 23:50-24:48
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 13
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, April 17, 2011:
  Morning: "The King and Three Crowds" - Luke 19:28-40;
Luke 23:1-5, 13-25, 44-49
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Ontario URC Spanish-Language Ministry
Rev. Ruben Sernas
Sunday, April 10, 2011:
  Morning: "The Kingdom Correction" - Luke 19:11-28
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 12
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, April 3, 2011:
  Morning: "The Son of Man on a Mission" - Luke 19:1-10
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 11
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, March 27, 2011:
  Morning: "Abraham’s Ultimate Test" - Gen. 22:1-19
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 9 & 10
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, March 20, 2011:
  Morning: "Promises Fulfilled" - Gen. 21:1-34
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 8
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, March 13, 2011:
  Morning: "Abraham the Prophet" - Gen. 20:1-18
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 7
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, March 6, 2011:
  Morning: "The Day of Judgment Dawns" - Gen. 19:1-38
Rev. William C. Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 6
Rev. William C. Godfrey
Sunday, February 27, 2011:
  Morning: “A New Song for a New Minister” - Psalm 40
Rev. Dr. W. Robert Godfrey
  Afternoon: “The Historical Background of the Three Forms of Unity”
Rev. Dr. W. Robert Godfrey
Sunday, February 20, 2011:
  Morning: "Friendship with God" - Gen. 18:1-33
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 5
Mr. William Godfrey
Sunday, February 13, 2011:
  Morning: "The Eternal Covenant" - Gen. 17:1-11
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 2, 3 and 4
Mr. William Godfrey
Sunday, February 6, 2011:
  Morning: "A Crisis of Patience" - Gen. 16:1-16
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 1
Mr. William Godfrey
Sunday, January 30, 2011:
  Morning: "The Lord’s Covenant with Abram" - Gen. 15:1-21
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 52
Mr. William Godfrey
Sunday, January 23, 2011:
  Morning: "Abram the Conqueror" - Gen. 14:1-24
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 50 & 51
Mr. William Godfrey
Sunday, January 16, 2011:
  Morning: "Parting Ways in the Promised Land" - Gen. 13:1-18
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 48 & 49
Mr. William Godfrey
Sunday, January 9, 2011:
  Morning: "A Crisis of Faith" - Gen. 12:10-20
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 46 & 47
Mr. William Godfrey
Sunday, January 2, 2011:
  Morning: "Living with New Year Resolution" - Psalm 31
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 45
Mr. William Godfrey
Sunday, December 26, 2010:
  Morning: "Simeon’s Christmas Song" - Luke 2:21-40
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 44
Mr. William Godfrey
Sunday, December 19, 2010:
  Morning: "The Angels’ Christmas Song" - Luke 2:1-20
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 43
Mr. William Godfrey
Sunday, December 12, 2010:
  Morning: "Sweet Grace for Bitter Sinners" - Ruth 1
Rev. Brian Cochran
Sunday, December 5, 2010:
  Morning: "Mary’s Christmas Song" - Luke 1:26-56
Mr. William Godfrey
  Afternoon: Lord's Day 42
Mr. William Godfrey