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
Current Morning Series
Opening Up Romans: Exploring the Riches of God’s Grace One Passage at a Time
Current Evening Series
Resting in Rite Righteousness (Romans 2:25–29)
Does baptism save you? See how Romans 2:25–29 answers through circumcision: the sign is not the substance, and the rite is not the righteousness.
Pride and Prejudice in the Human Heart (Romans 2:17–24)
What does the Bible say about spiritual pride? See how Romans 2:17–24 exposes religious boasting: our privileges are meant to humble us, not harden us.
The Courtroom in Our Hearts (Romans 2:12–16)
What about those who never heard the gospel? See how Romans 2:12–16 answers: creation and conscience reveal enough truth to condemn, not enough to save.
Justification and Judgment (Romans 2:6–11)
Do Paul and James contradict each other on faith and works? See how Romans 2:6–11 answers: Christ’s works justify sinners; our works justify faith.
The Day of Wrath (Romans 2:5–11)
If we’re justified by faith, why are we judged by works? See how Romans 2:5–11 answers: works aren't the price, but the proof of eternal life.
Contempt for Kindness (Romans 2:4–5)
Is God's patience permission to keep sinning? See how Romans 2:4–5 warns religious hypocrites: his kindness is an invitation to repent, not presume.
What is a Successful Church? (Romans 1:1–32)
What makes a church successful? See how Romans 1 measures faithfulness, not flash: success is not how high a church climbs but how low it kneels.
Has God Given Up on Us? (Romans 1:18–32)
Has God given up on us? See how Romans 1:18–32 answers the threefold "God gave them up" at the cross: wrath satisfied, righteousness given to sinners.
One Nation, Under Wrath (Romans 1:18–23)
Does God judge whole nations, or only individuals? See how Romans 1:18–23 makes wrath a present reality, not just a future one: one nation, under wrath.
The Power Behind Gospel Preaching (Romans 1:17)
Why did Luther hate the phrase "the righteousness of God"? See how Romans 1:17 turned his hatred into paradise: righteousness God gives, not demands.
The Gospel or Gimmicks? (Romans 1:16)
What is a church's target demographic? See how Romans 1:16 makes a gospel church preaching, confident, and welcoming, and answers in one word: sinners.
I Am Not Ashamed (Romans 1:16)
How can you be bold in a hostile age? See how Romans 1:16 answers our shame with God's power: the gospel still saves everyone who believes, Jew and Greek.
Indebted to the Gospel (Romans 1:14–15)
What did Paul mean, "I am under obligation"? See how Romans 1:14–15 turns grace received into grace entrusted: indebted to the gospel, and eager to preach it.
The Heart in the Ministry (Romans 1:9–13)
If God is sovereign, why pray? See how Paul's decade of prayers to reach Rome in Romans 1:9–13 shows that God ordains the means as well as the end.
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.

