God loves impossible odds! When a situation looks too far gone and every natural option has been exhausted, that is exactly where God does His most miraculous work.

In this powerful message, Pastor Stephen takes us to the epic showdown on Mount Carmel in 1 Kings 18. For three and a half years, Israel suffered through a severe drought because they had compromised their faith. But before the drought could end, and before God ever sent down His fire, the prophet Elijah had to do something crucial: he had to repair the broken altar.

In this message, you’ll explore:

The Danger of Neglect: The altar on Mount Carmel wasn't destroyed by an invading army; it fell apart because of neglect. What altars in your life (your prayer life, your marriage, your God-given gifts) have grown over with weeds?

Reassembling Your Identity: When Elijah took 12 stones to rebuild the altar, he wasn't just stacking rocks. He was reminding a lost, diluted nation of their true identity as the people of God.

Removing Self-Reliance: Why did Elijah pour 12 jars of precious water over the wood during a severe drought? He was removing every natural explanation. God will not share the throne of your life—you must clear away all self-reliance before the fire can fall!

God Loves the Impossible: From Gideon's 300 men to the spiritual revival of the Great Awakening, God thrives when the odds are completely stacked against us.

Before we ask God to send the fire, we must ask Him to show us what has been torn down. If you feel like your faith has grown cold or you are facing an impossible situation, this message will encourage you to take yourself off the throne, rebuild your altar, and prepare for God to show up!