Faith: Empty to Alive - Kent Thompson | 28 June 2026
- Peak Media
- 22 hours ago
- 2 min read
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.
Kent draws on the idea of the "seven Fs" — faith, family, finance, fitness, fun, fellowship, and future — to show why getting faith right changes everything else. He challenges us to move from passive belief to active, others-focused living, and closes with the story of William Booth sending just one word to thousands of people waiting for his keynote address. That word was others — and it still hits.
Key Scriptures:
Philippians 3:8 · John 14:6 · Revelation 19:11-16 · Matthew 6:33 · Proverbs 11:25 · Galatians 5:22-23 · Psalm 84:10 · Ephesians 1:17
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BIBLE STUDY
Title: Empty to Alive — Putting First Things First
Key Passage: Matthew 6:33 (TPT)
"So above all, constantly seek God's kingdom and his righteousness, then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly."
Context: Kent used this verse as the anchor of the whole message — the call to seek God first isn't a religious tip, it's the foundation that determines how everything else in life holds together. When faith is the hub, the whole wheel runs smoothly.
Discussion Questions:
What's one area of your life right now where things feel a bit "rough ride" — and honestly, how much attention has your faith been getting lately?
Kent described faith as the hub, not just a spoke. What's the difference — and what does that actually look like in a normal week?
Proverbs 11:25 says whoever refreshes others will themselves be refreshed. Has there been a time you've experienced that? What happened?
If you had to send one word that summed up where your faith is calling you to focus right now, what would it be?
Application: Pick one of the practical goal ideas Kent mentioned and actually do it this week — 10 minutes of journaling before your phone, a conversation with someone new at church, or inviting someone along to Revival Night on Tuesday. Faith without action is dead, and action doesn't have to be huge to be real. Small steps of obedience in our region can open big doors.
Takeaway Thought: When you put God first and start pouring into others, you don't end up with less — you end up more alive than ever.
Further Reading: Philippians 3:8 · John 14:6 · Revelation 19:11-16 · Matthew 6:33 · Proverbs 11:25 · Galatians 5:22-23 · Psalm 84:10 · Ephesians 1:17
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