Travel with me to Sardis and then north to Philadelphia: Sardis was the church that . The church was with activity. The church was the war for people’s souls. Philadelphia was the church that was . This church had a of God. This church had a of God’s Word. This church had a of the gospel. We have three tasks before us in the now: We must all false teaching. We place every teaching up against the Word of God. Hebrews 4:12-13 We must a new generation to hold a high view of God, His Word, and His gospel. The church at Sardis needs to wake up. It’s time we cease playing games. It’s time that we defend our faith. I Peter 3:15 We must with urgency into our world carrying the everlasting gospel.