Revelation 2 Part 4 - Hang on Thyatira
Elder Ron Corica
In this sermon from Revelation 2:18–29, Elder Ron Corica examines Jesus’ letter to the church in Thyatira. Jesus commends their love, service, faith, and patient endurance, noting that their later works exceed the first. However, He strongly rebukes them for tolerating a false prophetess—symbolically called “Jezebel”—who leads believers into sexual immorality and idolatry.
Ron describes this as a “woke cancer” within the church: hidden at first, but spiritually destructive when left unchecked. He draws parallels between Thyatira and today’s churches that compromise truth for cultural acceptance. The sermon calls for repentance and vigilance, emphasizing that tolerating sin is as dangerous as committing it.
Encouragement follows for those who remain faithful. Jesus promises that overcomers will rule with Him and receive the Morning Star—representing Himself. The sermon ends with a challenge to “hold fast” to what we’ve been given in Christ: salvation, the Word, the Spirit, the Church, prayer, and the hope of eternal life.
Elder Ron Corica teaches on Jesus’ message to the church in Thyatira, highlighting both commendation and serious warning. While the church is praised for its works and growth, it is rebuked for tolerating false teaching and immorality. Elder Ron challenges believers to reject compromise, repent of sin, and hold tightly to what they have in Christ—promising that Jesus will reward those who overcome.