Sermons
Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered expository preaching and doctrinal teaching through books of the Bible from Oceanside United Reformed Church in Carlsbad, by Dr. Daniel R. Hyde
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A Model of Grateful Prayer (Romans 1:8)
How did the gospel reach Rome before any apostle did? Romans 1:8 models grateful prayer for the power of the gospel — faith proclaimed worldwide.
The Christian’s Crown (Romans 1:6–7)
What titles are engraved on the Christian's crown? Romans 1:6–7: belonging to Christ, loved by God, called to be saints, given grace and peace.
Preaching Like an Apostle (Romans 1:5–6)
Why preach? Romans 1:5–6 shows preaching is Christ's gift to the world — calling all nations to the obedience of faith, for the glory of his name.
Paul: Servant of the Gospel (Romans 1:1)
Who was Paul, and why does Romans 1:1 matter? See how the persecutor-turned-preacher's opening words proclaim God's grace: God saves sinners.
Let’s Devote Ourselves to Good Works (Titus 3:1–15)
We were once foolish and enslaved, but God saved us by his mercy, not our works. A sermon on Titus 3:1–15 — saved by grace, devoted to good works.
A Church Saturated in Grace (Titus 2:1–15)
Healthy doctrine produces healthy godliness in every generation of the church. A sermon on Titus 2 and the grace of God that trains us for godliness.
The Pastor’s Other Voice (Titus 1:9–2:1)
The pastor has two voices: one to gather the sheep, one to drive away wolves. A sermon on rebuking false teachers in Titus 1:10–2:1 at Oceanside URC.
As Goes Preaching, So Goes the Church (Titus 1:5–9)
What kind of men should serve as elders and ministers? A sermon on the qualifications for overseers in Titus 1:5–9 from Oceanside URC.
The Truth About Preaching (Titus 1:1–4)
Preaching reveals God's eternal plan of grace. An expository sermon on Titus 1:1–4 by Dr. Daniel R. Hyde at Oceanside URC in Carlsbad, California.
Anticipators of the Second Coming (2 Peter 3:11–18)
Waiting for Christ's return means being a repenting, holy, forward-looking, and growing people. The final sermon in the Opening Up 2 Peter series.
Believers of the Second Coming (2 Peter 3:8–13)
The Lord is not slow but patient. 2 Peter 3:8–13 explains the Second Coming, the day of the Lord, and God's promise of new heavens and a new earth.
Scoffers of the Second Coming (2 Peter 3:1–7)
Scoffers ask, “Where is the promise of his coming?” 2 Peter 3:1–7 calls believers to remember the sure truth of Christ's return in a scoffing age.
A Final Word on False Teachers (2 Peter 2:10–22)
Peter's final word on false teachers exposes their sins, their empty teaching, and their coming judgment—so the church clings to the truth of God's Word.
The Lord Knows How (2 Peter 2:4–10a)
The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and keep the unrighteous for judgment. Hope for the church from 2 Peter 2:4–10 and God's past acts.
False Teachers in the Last Days (2 Peter 2:1–3)
Just as false prophets arose in Israel, false teachers will arise within the church. A sermon on 2 Peter 2:1–3 exposing their ways in the last days.
The Certainty of the Christian Life (2 Peter 1:16–21)
How do we know Scripture is God's Word? Peter's eyewitness of the Transfiguration and the fulfilled prophetic word give certainty for our faith and life.
The Practice of the Christian Life (2 Peter 1:5–15)
How do we build on the foundation of grace? 2 Peter 1:5–15 calls us to grow in faith, confirm our calling and election, and walk toward eternal glory.
The Foundation of the Christian Life (2 Peter 1:3–4)
God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. This sermon on 2 Peter 1:3–4 unfolds the gracious foundation of the Christian life in Christ.
Our Standing with God (2 Peter 1:1–2)
Who are you in relation to God? Dr. Daniel Hyde opens 2 Peter 1:1–2 to show how believers stand secure by faith in the righteousness of Jesus Christ.

