https://matthewroad.org Pastor Daniel Sweet responds to questions about faith, the Bible, and more! Pastor Daniel Sweet responds to questions about faith, the Bible, and more! Matthew Road Baptist Church no Ask the Pastor josh@matthewroad.org en ℗ & © 2026 Matthew Road Baptist Church Ekklesia 360 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:56:13 +0000 720 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-13-what-kind-of-righteousness-are-we-given-through-salvation Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:09:09 +0000 Some say our righteousness is based on both God's decree and personal efforts. Others argue that it is Christ's righteousness in us. So which is it? Find out Pastor Daniel's view in this episode of Ask the Pastor! Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTgwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc5NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14549657_1657922916_ask-the-pastor-ep-13-audio.mp3 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-13-what-kind-of-righteousness-are-we-given-through-salvation Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:09:09 +0000 Some say our righteousness is based on both God's decree and personal efforts. Others argue that it is Christ's righteousness in us. So which is it? Find out Pastor Daniel's view in this episode of Ask the Pastor! Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTgwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc5NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14549655_1657922885_ask-the-pastor-episode-13.mp4 290 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-12-what-happened-if-the-high-priest-died-in-the-holy-of-holies Sat, 11 Jun 2022 21:43:04 +0000 What would have happened if the High Priest died while he was in the Holy of Holies, where no one else was allowed to enter? How would they even know he'd died? Pastor Daniel answers all this and more in today's episode of Ask the Pastor! Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTc5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc5NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14549651_1657922815_ask-the-pastor-ep-12-audio.mp3 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-12-what-happened-if-the-high-priest-died-in-the-holy-of-holies Sat, 11 Jun 2022 21:43:04 +0000 What would have happened if the High Priest died while he was in the Holy of Holies, where no one else was allowed to enter? How would they even know he'd died? Pastor Daniel answers all this and more in today's episode of Ask the Pastor! Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTc5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc5MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14549650_1657922794_ask-the-pastor-episode-12.mp4 356 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-11-daniel-12-and-angelic-encounters-in-the-bible Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:13:04 +0000 This week, Pastor Daniel looks at a few accounts of angels in the Bible. Specifically, we discuss the encounter in Daniel chapter 12. Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTQyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc2OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14158457_1650817860_ask-the-pastor-ep-11-daniel-12-and-angelic-encounters-in-the-bible-audio.m4a https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-11-daniel-12-and-angelic-encounters-in-the-bible Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:13:04 +0000 This week, Pastor Daniel looks at a few accounts of angels in the Bible. Specifically, we discuss the encounter in Daniel chapter 12. Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTQyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc2OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14158469_1650817898_ask-the-pastor-ep-11-daniel-12-and-angelic-encounters-in-the-bible.mp4 506 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-10-is-hebrews-talking-about-loosing-salvation Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:21:06 +0000 The 5 warning passages in Hebrews warn against backsliding and becoming lax in the faith. But does this specifically refer to the loss of salvation? It's important to remember the full context of the passages, and Pastor Daniel dissects the... Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTQxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc2NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14158347_1650817458_ask-the-pastor-ep-10-is-hebrews-talking-about-loosing-salvation-audio.m4a https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-10-is-hebrews-talking-about-loosing-salvation Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:21:06 +0000 The 5 warning passages in Hebrews warn against backsliding and becoming lax in the faith. But does this specifically refer to the loss of salvation? It's important to remember the full context of the passages, and Pastor Daniel dissects the... Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTQxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc2NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14158351_1650817485_ask-the-pastor-ep-10-is-hebrews-talking-about-loosing-salvation.mp4 552 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-9-tithing-or-generous-giving Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:17:15 +0000 If we are no longer required to tithe, why does Paul make an appeal to it in 1 Corinthians chapter 9? Pastor Daniel clarifies Paul's stance on giving and the Church's burden to support ministers and missions. Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTQwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc2NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14158178_1650817111_ask-the-pastor-ep-9-tithing-or-generous-giving-audio.m4a https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-9-tithing-or-generous-giving Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:17:15 +0000 If we are no longer required to tithe, why does Paul make an appeal to it in 1 Corinthians chapter 9? Pastor Daniel clarifies Paul's stance on giving and the Church's burden to support ministers and missions. Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTQwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc2NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14158186_1650817140_ask-the-pastor-ep-9-tithing-or-generous-giving.mp4 443 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-8-paul-and-freedom-part-2 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:18:04 +0000 We conclude this 2 part Ask the Pastor with some personal experience and more of Paul's teaching. This time we look at Romans! Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc2MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14158110_1650816826_ask-the-pastor-ep-8-paul-and-freedom-part-2-audio.m4a https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-8-paul-and-freedom-part-2 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:18:04 +0000 We conclude this 2 part Ask the Pastor with some personal experience and more of Paul's teaching. This time we look at Romans! Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc2MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14158127_1650816859_ask-the-pastor-ep-8-paul-and-freedom-part-2.mp4 376 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-7-paul-and-freedom-part-1 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:25:05 +0000 In several parts of the New Testament, we see early church leaders continuing to follow specific Mosaic Laws. But Christ fulfilled the Law, right? Here's what Paul had to say about all that in 1st Corinthians. Stay tuned for a part 2 where Pastor... Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc2MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14158031_1650816469_ask-the-pastor-ep-7-paul-and-freedom-part-1-audio.m4a https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-7-paul-and-freedom-part-1 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:25:05 +0000 In several parts of the New Testament, we see early church leaders continuing to follow specific Mosaic Laws. But Christ fulfilled the Law, right? Here's what Paul had to say about all that in 1st Corinthians. Stay tuned for a part 2 where Pastor... Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc2MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14158039_1650816504_ask-the-pastor-ep-7-paul-and-freedom-part-1.mp4 454 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-6-tithing-and-more Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:41:04 +0000 Does Jesus reinstate tithing in Matthew 23? What about the reference to law in James 4:11? Pastor Daniel answers your questions! Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc1OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14157982_1650816188_ask-the-pastor-6-tithing-audio.m4a https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-6-tithing-and-more Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:41:04 +0000 Does Jesus reinstate tithing in Matthew 23? What about the reference to law in James 4:11? Pastor Daniel answers your questions! Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc1OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14157957_1650816098_ask-the-pastor-ep-6-tithing-and-more.mp4 422 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-5-more-on-old-testament-law-part-2 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:48:04 +0000 Carrying on our discussion from last week, we look at the first church council and how they address some leaders in the church who insist on following Mosaic Law in order to be a true Christian. Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc1NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14157262_1650812260_ask-the-pastor-ep-5-more-on-old-testament-law-part-2-audio.m4a https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-5-more-on-old-testament-law-part-2 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:48:04 +0000 Carrying on our discussion from last week, we look at the first church council and how they address some leaders in the church who insist on following Mosaic Law in order to be a true Christian. Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc1NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14157257_1650812165_ask-the-pastor-ep-5-more-on-old-testament-law-part-2.mp4 379 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-4-more-on-old-testament-law-part-1 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:56:08 +0000 Let's keep looking at the early church in the New Testament and find what examples they set for how to handle Old Testament Mosaic Law. There were some main points of discussion that came up early on in the life of the Christian church, and in... Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc1NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14157151_1650810840_ask-the-pastor-4-more-on-old-testament-law-part-1-audio.m4a https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-4-more-on-old-testament-law-part-1 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:56:08 +0000 Let's keep looking at the early church in the New Testament and find what examples they set for how to handle Old Testament Mosaic Law. There were some main points of discussion that came up early on in the life of the Christian church, and in... Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc1NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14157157_1650810985_ask-the-pastor-4-more-on-old-testament-law-part-1.mp4 388 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-3-circumcision-and-the-early-church Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:00:05 +0000 We continue our discussion on Old Testament Law and how we as Christians should view its relationship with us today. Pastor Daniel points to the example of Paul teaching the early church about circumcision, how it should not be required of believers... Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc1MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e14157124_1650810392_ask-the-pastor-3-circumcision-and-the-early-church-audio.m4a https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-3-circumcision-and-the-early-church Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:00:05 +0000 We continue our discussion on Old Testament Law and how we as Christians should view its relationship with us today. Pastor Daniel points to the example of Paul teaching the early church about circumcision, how it should not be required of believers... Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTM0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzc1MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e14157094_1650810120_ask-the-pastor-3-circumcision-and-the-early-church.mp4 365 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-2-the-role-of-mosaic-law-for-believers-today Fri, 07 Jan 2022 15:49:10 +0000 Is the believer today obliged to the Old Testament Law? If so, what aspects of it should we follow? Pastor Daniel explains how believers today should view this topic in today's episode of Ask the Pastor. Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTA2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzcyOCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e13896531_1647127322_ask-the-pastor-ep-2.wav https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-2-the-role-of-mosaic-law-for-believers-today Fri, 07 Jan 2022 15:49:10 +0000 Is the believer today obliged to the Old Testament Law? If so, what aspects of it should we follow? Pastor Daniel explains how believers today should view this topic in today's episode of Ask the Pastor. Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTA2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzcyNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e13896518_1647126889_ask-the-pastor-2-the-role-of-mosaic-law-today.mp4 355 https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-1-reconciling-salvation-through-faith-alone-and-biblical-moral-requirements Fri, 31 Dec 2021 01:46:09 +0000 We know the Bible says salvation comes only through faith alone in Christ. But scripture also seems to put forward standards and moral requirements for the Christian believer. Pastor Daniel goes in depth on how these two things work together in this... Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTAxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzcxMiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/uploaded/a/0e13836924_1646237815_ask-the-pastor-ep-1-reconciling-salvation-through-faith-alone-and-biblical-moral-requirements-audio.wav https://matthewroad.org/sermons-media/sermons/episode-1-reconciling-salvation-through-faith-alone-and-biblical-moral-requirements Fri, 31 Dec 2021 01:46:09 +0000 We know the Bible says salvation comes only through faith alone in Christ. But scripture also seems to put forward standards and moral requirements for the Christian believer. Pastor Daniel goes in depth on how these two things work together in this... Ask the Pastor Daniel Sweet Daniel Sweet https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMjgwMDAiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyODA2OTAxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMDYwNzcwMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.amazonaws.com/monkdev.mnk.28000/h264-720/a/0e13810164_1645831362_ask-the-pastor-ep-1-reconciling-salvation-through-faith-alone-and-biblical-moral-requirements.mp4 502