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title: "The Compromised Church Revealed — Revelation 2:18-29 | Redeemer"
url: "https://redeemercc.org.au/sermons/the-compromised-church-revealed/"
description: "In this message, we explore the letter to the church in Thyatira from Revelation 2:18-29, uncovering how a seemingly thriving and growing church can still be deeply compromised.\n"
---

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Apocalypse Now

#  The Compromised Church Revealed 

 Revelation 2:18-29 

1 March 2026 · Isaac Lee 

## Watch the sermon 

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## Listen to the sermon

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## About this message

In this message, we explore the letter to the church in Thyatira from Revelation 2:18-29, uncovering how a seemingly thriving and growing church can still be deeply compromised. We look at the unique context of Thyatira—a small, blue-collar town where work and faith were intertwined, and where Christians faced pressure to participate in pagan practices just to make a living. Despite their love, faith, and perseverance, the church was tolerating a powerful and charismatic false teacher, symbolically called “Jezebel,” who led many into immorality and idolatry. We discuss how success and giftedness can sometimes blind us to serious issues within the church, and how Jesus, who sees all, calls for repentance and integrity among His people.

In this message we also reflect on the dangers of small compromises, the importance of confronting sin even when it’s uncomfortable, and the hope Jesus offers to those who remain faithful. We are reminded that no matter how far someone has strayed, repentance is always possible, and that Jesus promises ultimate victory and Himself as the greatest reward to those who overcome. This message challenges us to examine our own lives and communities, to hold fast to the truth, and to never let outward success excuse inward corruption.

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[Apple Podcasts ↗](https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/redeemer-christian-church-podcast/id1522621533)[Spotify ↗](https://open.spotify.com/show/3CwdYzY4KU6nGIKpm1vphD)[More from this series ↗ ](https://redeemercc.org.au/sermons/?series=Apocalypse%20Now) 

[ ← Older sermon **The Tolerant Church Revealed** ](https://redeemercc.org.au/sermons/the-tolerant-church-revealed/)[ Newer sermon → **Get Jesus Right, Get Life Right** ](https://redeemercc.org.au/sermons/get-jesus-right-get-life-right/) 

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