Peak Vision Church

Ever feel like you're running on empty — doing all the right things but still missing something? In this message, Kent unpacks why faith isn't just one part of a balanced life, but the hub that holds everything together. This one is honest, practical, and lands with a single word that might just change how you approach your week. Key Scriptures: Philippians 3:8 · John 14:6 · Revelation 19:11-16 ·...

Sam knows what it's like to wake up one morning and realise your life belongs to someone else — and that it's the best thing that's ever happened to you. In this message from Philippians 2, Sam unpacks what it actually means to live like Christ: humble, obedient, and genuinely others-first. Sam draws from his own story — leaving school at 15, living for himself, and then one night God walked into...

What if the miracles of Jesus weren't just spiritual moments — but economic ones? In this message, Kent Thompson does the maths on the water-into-wine at Cana, and the miraculous catch of fish in Luke 5, and the numbers are staggering. This one will challenge everything you thought you knew about God, money, and what it means to be truly entrusted. Kent unpacks why a religious spirit that equa...

In this gathering, we hear from Emma that sometimes the greatest act of faith isn't doing something new — it's simply obeying Jesus enough to go again. Drawing from three moments in Peter's story, Emma takes us from the shoreline of Luke 5, where an exhausted fisherman hears Jesus say "try again," through to the devastating courtyard denial, and finally to one of the most qui...

Offence is something every person alive has experienced — and most of us are carrying more of it than we realise. In this message, Sarah Pearce gets honest about the baited trap of offence, what's really driving it, and why the Holy Spirit is the only force strong enough to set us free from it. Sarah unpacks the Greek root of the word offence — a baited trap — and walks us through how entitlem...

In this gathering, we hear from Joseph that being part of the church isn't just about showing up — it's about being genuinely prepared for what God has called us to. Drawing from the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25, Joseph unpacks the sobering reality that all ten were invited:All ten knew the assignment, but only five actually prepared for it. Using a brilliant real-life story of...

In this gathering, we hear from Kent that living a life of meaning requires more than good intentions — it requires a divine assignment. Drawing from the book of Nehemiah, Kent walks us through the story of a man who wept over ruins, prayed for months, and then stepped out in faith to rebuild what was broken. We're challenged to know the difference between our ambition and our assignment — one...

In this gathering, we hear from Chad that success in the kingdom doesn't look like success in the world — it's not measured by an 8% return or visible results, it's measured by soft hearts, compassion, and the willingness to step out of the boat. Chad walks us through stories of prayer paddling past witch gatherings, throwing strangers in the air at music festivals, and taking a brain-...

What if the thing missing from your ministry isn't a bigger platform — it's just the 3%? In this message, Kent Thompson unpacks Paul's charge to Timothy to "do the work of the evangelist," and why staying on mission when it's hard is the mark of a Son, not a hired hand. This one will challenge you to pick up what you've been putting down. Show Notes: Kent draws from P...

On ANZAC Day weekend, Kent Thompson draws a powerful line between the military legacy we honour and the spiritual battle every one of us is actually living in. This isn't a sentimental message — it's a rallying call to wake up, suit up, and stop drifting. Show Notes: Kent unpacks Ephesians 6 through the lens of the ANZAC spirit — exploring what it means to wear the full armour of God, refuse to be...

When the shelves are empty and the panic is loud, how do you respond? In this message, Kent Thompson unpacks what it looks like to live with genuine boldness when circumstances are screaming at you to fear. Drawing from five biblical moments — from Israel in the wilderness to Jesus in the boat — this is a message that cuts through the noise and gets to what's really feeding you. Show Notes: Kent w...

What does it actually take to carry kingdom identity — not as a title, but as a way of life? In this message, Kent unpacks the story of David and lays out six honest markers of a king-in-the-making that are as relevant in Monday's mundane as they are in Sunday's highlight reel. If you've ever felt overlooked, stuck in the process, or tempted to shortcut your way to the promise, this one is for you...

Episode Description: Why did Joshua walk straight into the promised land when Moses' generation spent 40 years going in circles? In this message, Kent Thompson traces it back to one quiet detail — Joshua didn't leave the tent. This is a message about the hidden place, the inner room, and why what happens in private is what determines everything that follows in public. Show Notes: Kent unpacks the...

Episode Description: What actually makes a follower of Jesus different from everyone else — and is that difference showing up in your life? In this message, Kent Thompson digs into Exodus 33 and the moment Moses tells God he'd rather stay put than move forward without his presence. It's a question worth sitting with: are you chasing the blessing, or the one who gives it? Show Notes: Kent unpacks t...

What if the answer to everything falling apart in your city was already sitting inside you? In this message, Dan and Sarah Pearce point to one of history's most powerful spiritual awakenings to show what becomes possible when ordinary people get serious about prayer — and bring it right home to Hawke's Bay. Show Notes: Sarah opens by unpacking the Welsh Revival of 1904 — a movement that tr...

What if the breakthrough you've been waiting for is right on the other side of one courageous step? In this message, Kent unpacks the story of Jonathan and his armour bearer — two people who refused to sit still while everyone else waited — and draws out seven practical keys to advancing faith in everyday life. Show Notes: Kent takes us deep into 1 Samuel 14, showing how Jonathan's bold mo...

In this gathering, Sari speaks about the importance of not giving up on what God has placed in our hearts. She begins by acknowledging something many people quietly carry — that over time, disappointment can cause us to stop believing. Some people have given up hope for their marriages. Others have stopped believing for their children to come back to God. Some have accepted circumstances like pove...

On Sunday, Todd and his wife Donna joined us for our gathering. Todd is a renowned speaker and teacher. A big thanks to Todd and Donna for joining us. In this gathering, Todd speaks about one of the most confronting questions of faith: Where is God when bad things happen? He leans into the tension instead of avoiding it. Referencing Charles Templeton, who once ministered alongside Billy Graham, To...

In this gathering, Kent shares about Peak Vision’s birthday and staying within the theme (or word of the year) of the Kingdom, titled Pauper to Prince. Part 1 - Peak Vision Birthday Drawing from the Book of Zechariah 4:6–10, Kent reminds us (the Church) that although buildings require physical effort and force, what God is truly building happens by His Spirit. The concrete, the frames, the working...

Kent then invites us to confront identity at a deeper level. Many of us live with a “poverty mindset” — shaped by shame, insecurity, scarcity, or past labels — rather than stepping into who God says we are. Through the story of Joseph, we see that faithfulness in every season qualifies us for more. Whether Joseph was in the pit, the prison, or the palace, he stayed faithful, used what God had give...

To watch our full gathering with included worship and music, you can watch that here: https://youtube.com/live/3zu-5oTATJw In this gathering, we learn from Daniel that being Kingdom builders means actually knowing our King and being willing to talk about Him. We’re reminded that sharing the gospel isn’t meant to be complicated, but it does require courage, intentionality, and a heart that’s alive...

In this gathering, we’re challenged to move beyond just showing up to church and actually take stock of where we’re heading. Sarah invites us to lift our eyes, reflect honestly, and resist complacency, remembering that direction matters, and change doesn’t happen by accident. By looking back to the early church, we’re reminded of what’s possible when God’s people are awake, committed, and willing...

We are back for 'First Sunday' after our Christmas and summer holidays. Kent shares the new Word of The Year, and kicks off 2026 speaking on - The Right Place... At the Right Time. Thanks so much for hanging out. ---Chapters and Outline: 00:00 Thoughts & Introductions 02:28 Part 1 – Word of the Year Kent shares the new word for the year. (We have a new one every year). We learn that Go...

If you missed Peak Live and want to watch the replay of the live stream, you can watch that here: youtube.com/live/BTK3KZvREMA This is a 3-part series; check out the earlier two. Part 1 | Part 2 Kent shares in Part 3 a powerful message about the journey of faith—going out, through, and in—and what it really means to live in the freedom God has for us. He opens up about how success can sometimes bl...

If you missed Peak Live and want to watch the replay of the live stream, you can watch that here: youtube.com/live/CudrVf4G69o Pania shares about the real, raw, and beautiful journey of motherhood—both the highs and the hard bits. She starts by honouring all the Mamas, recognising the different roles they play and the deep sacrifices they make—not just in career or lifestyle, but in literally givi...