Build the Altar

We are living in a time when people are torn between different allegiances, just like Israel in 1 Kings 18. They were wavering, caught between worshiping God and chasing after idols. But Elijah stood up and called them to make a choice. In Build the Altar, we see that before the fire of God could fall, something had to happen—Elijah had to rebuild the altar. This sermon is a call to return to the foundations of faith, to rebuild what has been broken, and to seek God with boldness and desperation. Desperate times call for desperate prayer, and God responds when His people fully trust Him. There were no shortcuts, no gimmicks—just raw, unshakable faith. Elijah poured water over the altar, making it clear that only God could bring the fire. And when the fire fell, the people knew: The Lord, He is God. Maybe you’re in a season of drought, waiting on God to move. Maybe you feel like you’re standing alone, just like Elijah. But here’s the truth—God moves when His people step out in faith. This is an invitation to lay it all down, to build the altar, and to watch as God answers with fire.