Stay Salty, Matthew 5:11-16

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

This sermon is from Redeemer's final service before merging with First Baptist Church of Milton.

In Redeemer's final service, Pastor Aaron Shamp explores the themes of purpose, decay, distinctiveness, and deliverance as he reflects on the teachings of Jesus about being the salt and light of the world. He emphasizes the importance of understanding our role in a decaying world, preparing for opposition, and living distinctively as Christians. The sermon culminates in the assurance of deliverance through Christ and the call to rejoice in our eternal reward.

Takeaways

• The gospel has the power to transform lives.
• We are called to be salt and light in a decaying world.
• The world is in a state of decay and darkness.
• Prepare yourself for opposition and difficulty.
• We must engage with the world to remain salty.
• Being light means living out good works publicly.
• Distinctiveness is essential in our Christian walk.
• We are called to persevere for Christ's sake.
• Our deliverance is secured through Christ's work.
• Rejoice in the face of persecution because of our eternal reward.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Beatitudes and Purpose
02:50 Understanding Decay in the World
11:00 The Distinctiveness of Believers
17:51 Living as Salt and Light
29:49 Deliverance Through Christ