The God Who Answers by Fire - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S22E5

When the fire fell on Mount Carmel, it wasn’t just a showdown with Baal—it was God showing His people who He really is. What does that mean for us today when we’re tempted to limp between two opinions? In this week’s episode of Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin, the pastors unpack Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal from 1 Kings 18:17–45. The conversation explores the weight of spiritual darkness, the futility of false worship, and the reality that true worship always demands sacrifice. From asking God for signs to the fire falling on Mount Carmel, this episode challenges us to trust God in the impossible, repent from idols, and walk in obedience that leads to freedom. If you’ve ever wrestled with divided loyalties, wondered why prayer matters, or questioned what real revival looks like, this episode will point you to the one true God who answers with fire. 📣 Episode Mentions: • Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 8:17-45 • Hosts: Pastors Joby Martin, Ryan Britt, Jonathan Vinke 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Story https://youtu.be/dG2tZe75CBQ • Sermon https://youtu.be/JiO64r6DaX8 • Elijah Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPak-x-5-CtgLD-4xdpakM4dK 🎙️ What We Discuss: 0:00 – Welcome & Opening Conversation 02:38 - Why Elijah Spoke to the People 06:47 - The Weight of Spiritual Darkness 09:03 - Asking God for a Sign 15:59 - No Such Thing as “Your Truth” 17:35 - Worship Demands Sacrifice 18:50 - When Ideologies Fail Again and Again 21:59 - Revival, Progress, and the Good Old Days 26:45 - False Worship Demands, the Gospel Gives 28:04 - Rightly Ordered Worship 29:18 - Why Pray If God Already Knows? 33:28 - For God’s Glory Alone 38:44 - God’s Wrath Is Nothing to Play With 42:12 - Prayer That Turns Hearts Back 44:00 - Trusting God in the Impossible 52:40 - The Fire Falls and the Idols Fall 54:18 - Don’t Delay Obedience 57:15 - Life or Death: The Path of Obedience 01:02:20 - From Limping to Running in Freedom 01:06:00 - Closing Prayer #TheChurchOfEleven22 #JobyMartin #Jesus #Christian #BibleTeaching #Church #Elijah #ElijahSeries #DeepenPodcast #ChristianPodcast About The Church of Eleven22 The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://coe22.com/donate