What Happens on the Mountain: Why You Need a Core Altar of Prayer
- Tony Simpkins
- May 25
- 2 min read
Intro: What if the outcome of your biggest battles didn’t start in the valley, but on the mountain? This past Sunday, Pastor Rich continued our series The 5 Altars of Prayer, with a powerful reminder: We weren’t meant to do life—or prayer—alone. Drawing from Exodus 17, we saw how Moses' victory wasn’t in his strength but in the support of his core team and the presence of God.
Main Sections:
Victory Begins with Prayer: The sermon opened with a vivid parallel between a runner's high and the soul-refreshing high of prayer—both result in a release, but only one changes eternity.
The Hill and the Valley: As Moses lifted the staff of God, Israel had victory. When he dropped it, defeat came. Our focus must remain on God, not on our human limits.
You Can’t Pray Alone Forever: Just as Moses needed Aaron and Hur, we need people who will lift us up in our weakest moments.
How to Build a Core Prayer Team:
Identify those already praying.
Ask them to join you intentionally.
Share your real struggles.
Set a regular time to pray together.
Quote to Highlight:
“What happens on the mountain determines what happens in the valley.”
Call to Action: Are you climbing alone? Let us help. Join our intercessory prayer team, attend our monthly prayer nights, or reach out to begin a prayer partnership.
👉 Visit us at New Faith Church this Sunday at 10:30 AM or explore our upcoming events at newfaithcw.org/events.
About New Faith Church: At New Faith Church, we are committed to connect with people, helping them grow in grace, while they discover their purpose and a place to serve Him and Others. We believe in the power of God's Word to transform lives and are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can experience God's love. Visit our website, follow us on social media, and join us for our next service. For more information, visit our website, www.NewFaithCW.org.
About Pastor Rich Vinson: Pastor Rich Vinson is passionate about connecting with people from all walks of life and backgrounds. With a shepherd’s heart, he is dedicated to helping individuals grow in the truth and power of God’s Word. Rich’s mission is to lead, challenge, and inspire people of all generations to deepen their relationship with God.
Rich holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Evangel University. He has been married to his wife, Tracey, for over 25 years. Tracey is an accomplished educator with a Master of Arts in Teaching from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science from Evangel University. Together, they have two wonderful children, Lauren and Ethan.
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