What Would Jesus REALLY Do? | Richland, WA
This week I am in Richland, WA presenting a series of messages revolving around the theme of “What Would Jesus Really Do?” This is an exploration through the teachings of Jesus to see what He would do if He was here in the 21st century.
On a personal note, I have found these topics to be a real fascinating study and a fresh approach to looking at scripture. Each night I find myself not only more excited about the life and teachings of Jesus, but I am also finding myself contemplating spiritual issues.
If you are in the area, I would encourage you to come out. We are meeting at the Richland Adventist Church each night at 7pm and I do my best to end by 8pm.
For those of you who are joining us each night, I would love to hear from you. Maybe you have questions or comments that you would like to share with the rest of us.
I am looking forward to seeing you tonight as we discuss what Jesus would do to forgive others.
Blessings,
Matthew
Richland, WA
Posted by matthew gamble on March 15, 2009 at 04:12 PM
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Pastor Gamble I thank God for you, your testimony and your ministry. I cherish the words of Christ that I read in Luke 7:47. When I came to realize the magnitude of the atrocious sin in my life and was prompted to accept the forgiveness that Jesus Christ was offering me, how could I ever repay Him but to serve Him in everyway possible. I don’t and can’t understand fully His sacrifice for me but I embrace it with all that I have, nevertheless!! Thank you for your passion and your service for Him.
Posted by Jes on March 16, 2009 at 02:49 PM | #Thank you Jes for your post. Very well said. I am looking forward to continuing the journey with you and the rest of the people coming to the Richland Church each night.
Courage ~ mg
Posted by matthew gamble on March 16, 2009 at 03:39 PM | #Thought I would take your suggesting to comment on your blog. I have been so blessed by your being here.
Posted by Josh Brunkhorst on March 16, 2009 at 07:48 PM | #Thank you Josh. I am looking forward to meeting with you two this week.
Courage ~ mg
Posted by matthew gamble on March 17, 2009 at 12:03 AM | #Matthew, Every night just gets better than the night before. Thank you for last night on death.
Posted by Rosalie Greeno on March 17, 2009 at 05:34 AM | #Thank you for the Thessalonians Scripture. I had been looking for that.
I’m excited to hear your story tonight. Just having you mention it has encouraged me to maybe write my own story. I had a rocky uphill climb getting to Jesus but I am so glad I made the trip.
Thank you for enriching this part of the journey.
Rosalie
Matthew, it’s been a great series, and I’ve loved every meeting. After listening to you speak about death last night, I’m wondering how the idea of the immortality of the soul got so ingrained into Christianity when it is not supported by the Bible. Where do people come up with this idea, and is there anything in the Bible that they’re trying to use to support it? I’d like to know, so I can see where their coming from.
Thanks for everything, and I’m really looking forward to tonight! Have a great day!
Posted by Richard Griswold on March 17, 2009 at 07:34 AM | #I much appreciated your talk on death last night. I invided two people that I work with, and they both came!! To top that, they both really enjoyed listening to you speak! Both were raised catholic, so it was beneficial to them to hear a little about your background growing up. Thank you for your wonderful message Matthew! I look forward to hearing you testimony tonight, and guess what, my two coworkers are coming again!!!
Posted by Sally on March 17, 2009 at 10:55 AM | #I have to confess that I was a bit nervous to talk about death. It is not the most uplifting topic to address. Thank God for the Bible that makes it so plain. Courage to you all and thank you for your continued support and prayers!
mg
Posted by matthew gamble on March 17, 2009 at 03:47 PM | #Whew! Was it a little warm in the sanctuary tonight or was it just me? Your testimony was incredible and inspiring. I do believe the Holy Spirit and the angels took up every inch of space unoccupied by humans this evening. God blessed! Truly blessed! Thanks for allowing Him to use you to reach us!! Beckie
Posted by Beckie on March 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM | #WOW! As I said before, better everynight. Thank you for your testimony. “You are called Brotha”!
Posted by Rosalie Greeno on March 17, 2009 at 11:50 PM | #I have to agree with Beckie’s comment, It Got Warm In There Tonight! Again, I can’t wait until tomorrow night, but guess I’ll have to, Huh?
Wow!! I’ve really enjoy your sermons so far. You really say like it is. I’ve been an SDA all my life, but I haven’t known Jesus like I should until now. Thank you so much for being here & showing us the love of God. You have an awesome day.
Posted by mf on March 18, 2009 at 01:00 AM | #That was a powerful talk last night! It’s amazing how God is working in our lives even when we aren’t following Him. Keep up the good work! Both people I invited last night want to come again, and they may bring more of their family!
Posted by Richard Griswold on March 18, 2009 at 06:58 AM | #Been very blest since my arrival from Australia. What a way to begin living in the US. The meetings, the sermons and the testimony last night gave me alot of assurance and comfort of God’s love and His determination to save me.The Lord continue to blee you as you touch people’s lives with God’s love.
Posted by Daniel Otieno on March 18, 2009 at 10:58 AM | #Matthew, thank you for sharing your testimony last night. I am so encouraged to hear how God reached out to you even when you openly rejected His existance. It gives me hope when I think of those close to me who are living a life completely apart from Him.
I have been blessed at each of the meetings and I look forward to what you have to share with us tonight.
Posted by brooklynn on March 18, 2009 at 02:18 PM | #Again, thank you all for your words of encouragement and support! Isn’t there someone, somewhere that I’ve offended? Have I lost my edge? J/K…
Love you guys!
mg
Posted by matthew gamble on March 18, 2009 at 04:08 PM | #Heard you wanted criticism...you need to put a covering on that shiny head light. I’m bringing my sunglasses tomorrow. J/K. Good to have you here. God is doing amazing things in you.
Posted by Josh Brunkhorst on March 18, 2009 at 07:28 PM | #So if a guy by the name of Elton happens to read this, or if you know of a guy named Elton that was at the meeting tonight, please call me immediately at (206) 423-1991. I am needing to get his number ASAP!
Courage ~ mg
Posted by matthew gamble on March 18, 2009 at 10:13 PM | #Mathew I just praise God for bringing you here to the middle of nowhere in washington =) I am being so incredibly blessed this week with your words of encouragement, truth, and constant affirmation of God’s love. Thank you so much for your message of hope I feel that your words (God’s words) have brought me closer to Jesus and has opened my eyes to his grace in my life. I don’t know where we get the message that we have to earn God’s acceptance and blessings. Before tonight I have often thought that if I didn’t spend time in devotional in the morning that I could’t ask for or deserve God’s guidance and forgivness for the day. I found myself often trying to make deals with him such as- “God if you help me and walk with me today, I promise I will make time to read my bible tonight”. My biggest aha moment has been to embrace the spirit of adoption and to see myself as a daughter of God without the fear of rejection. Last night before bed I wrote in my prayer journal (a response to scripture- my first ever- an amazing blessing!!!) and God led me to Isaiah 43:1 “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name You are Mine.” Thank you Mathew for being in the moment and letting God use you, your words have truly touched me. I am looking foward to the rest of the week! Feeling spiritually blessed!!
Posted by talia stewart on March 18, 2009 at 10:44 PM | #I want to thank you for the message last night. I came expecting to hear something about setting priorities, maybe a demonstration about rocks and sand in a jar, biblical advice on structuring my day, and so on. What I heard blew me away. Just like I’ve finally learned in my heart that my salvation isn’t dependent on my works and white-knuckled effort to make myself good, I now find that my time management isn’t dependent on me having my day scheduled down to the last second, perfectly efficient, with no wasted time. I find myself fretting about the past, worrying about the future, setting plans, reviewing my day, etc. etc., but hardly ever just being still and embracing one of God’s greatest gifts: this little slice of time called “now”.
Matthew, I want to thank you for your message, and the blessing it has been to me. Last night, my cousin’s 10yr old daughter was begging me to allow her to please, please! come to another meeting. You are making a real impact here in Richland.
With God’s grace and power, I’m learning new things every day. And now, I will learn to “be still”.
Posted by Richard Griswold on March 19, 2009 at 06:38 AM | #And He Shall Be Called, “I Am”
I am The I AM.
Posted by jayse lampson on March 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM | #I am The Lord Your God.
I am The Anointed One.
I am The Christ.
I am The Messiah.
I am The Lord of All.
I am The Maker of all Things.
I am The Everlasting Light of the World.
I am The Light Which Also Sends the Light.
I am The Source of Life.
I am Eternal Life.
I am Your Salvation.
I am Freedom From Sin.
I am The Passover.
I am The Lamb of God.
I am The Redeemer.
I am The Ransom.
I am The Prince of Peace.
I am Your Strength.
I am The Glorious One on High.
I am The Image of God.
I am The Keeper of My Saints.
I am The Lover of Souls.
I am The Resurrection and The Life.
I am The Beloved One of Men’s Hearts.
I am The Holy One of Israel.
I am The One in Which All Rejoice.
I am The Song of Your Heart.
I am The One Alone Worthy of Worship and Praise.
I am The Kingdom.
I am The Power.
I am The Glory.
I am The Creation.
I am The Wisdom.
I am The One Who Is.
I am Forever.
I am The Father.
I am The Joy.
I am The Beholder of Life.
I am The King of Kings.
I am The Only God.
I am The Love That Never Dies.
I am The Protector.
I am The One Who Reigns Forever.
I am The Alpha.
I am The Omega.
I am The Author.
I am also The Finisher.
I am The Word.
I am The Very Breath of Life.
I am The Sanctuary.
I am Your Faith.
I am Your Closest Friend.
I am Your Sacrifice.
I am The Bright and Morning Star.
I am Coming Quickly.
I am The Reaper.
I am also The Sower.
I am The Existence.
I am The Water of Life.
I am also Your Bread, the Very Manna from Heaven.
I am The Way.
I am The Truth.
I am The Life.
I am The Savior.
I am YahShua.
I am The Risen One.
I am The Conqueror.
I am The Authority.
I am The Shepherd.
I am The One to Whom Sing the Host of Heaven.
I am The Fulfillment of All Things.
I am The Faithful and True Witness.
I am Holy.
I am The Seat.
I am Mercy.
I am also Wrath and Justice.
I am Your Servant.
I am The Healer.
I am He Who Searches the Hearts and Minds.
I am The Judgment.
I am The Cornerstone.
I am The Rock.
I am The Tree.
I am The Branch.
I am The Son of David.
I am The Peace for All Times.
I am The Word.
I am In You.
I am The Day Star Who Arises in the Hearts of Men.
I am The Voice.
I am The Counselor.
I am The Hope.
I am Your Heart’s Desire.
I am The One Who Holds the Keys.
I am The Bestower of Gifts.
I am Long Suffering.
I am The Reward.
I am The Salvation Day.
I am The Horn of Salvation.
I am The First Born from the Dead.
I am The First Born Over All Creation.
I am The First Fruit.
I am Your High Priest.
I am The Face of God.
I am The Image of the invisible God.
I am The Holy One of Israel.
I am Immanuel.
I am The Mediator.
I am The Mighty and Strong One.
I am The Right Arm of God.
I am The Strong One of Jacob.
I am The Lion of Judah.
I am The Warrior of God Who Needs No Weapon.
I am The One with the Double-Edged Sword in His Mouth.
I am He Who Sits on the White Horse.
I am He Who is Coming on the Clouds.
I am He Who Will Shine from the East Unto the West.
I am The Son of Man.
I am He Who Holds the Iron Scepter.
I am The Lord of Lords.
I am He Who Holds the Seven Stars in His Right Hand.
I am He Who Has Eyes Like Flaming Fire.
I am He Who Wears the Golden Sash.
I am The First and the Last.
I am He Who Died and is Alive Forevermore.
I am The Conqueror of Death.
I am The One Who Has the Sevenfold Spirit of God.
I am The One Who Has the Key of David.
I am He Who Opens Doors that No One Can Shut.
I am The Faithful and True Witness.
I am The Ruler.
I am The One Who Sits at the Right Hand of God.
I am The In All, Be All of Existence.
I am The True Vine.
I am The Love That Never Fades.
I am The Inspiration.
I am The Star out of Jacob.
I am Almighty.
I am Reachable.
I am Close to You.
I am Your Helper.
I am Your Comfort.
I am Your Rear Guard.
I am The One Who Longs to Hold You.
I am He Who Gathers You to Him.
I am Lord of Heaven and Earth.
I am The Hallelujah.
I am Your Advocate.
I am Your Cloak.
I am The Holy Presence.
I am The Spirit.
I am The Anchor.
I am The Beloved of Men.
I am The Nectar of Life.
I am The Restoration of All Things.
I am The Holder of the Book of Life.
I am He Who Has Loved You Before the Foundation of the Earth.
I am He Through Which You Were Made.
I am Your Tears of Joy.
I am Christ Jesus.
I am For You and You For Me.
I am Yeshua, The Gift.
I am The Amen.
I am the All in All.
I AM…
yo Matt! i see The Spirit of God Consuming you! and it is very incouraging, all praise and Glory be to Him, May he bless you on your Journey with him!!
In Christ Great Love, Grace and Peace to you my brother In Christ!
Posted by jayse lampson on March 19, 2009 at 10:05 AM | #Nope---not offended yet--but keep tryin’. The message just keeps getting hotter and hotter and clearer and clearer!
Posted by Beckie Brunkhorst on March 19, 2009 at 10:01 PM | #Thank you all for your comments. Be sure to click on the latest video and let me know what you think. Maybe you have some questions that we can discuss or areas of clarity, please let us hear from you. God is on the move!
Courage ~ mg
Posted by matthew gamble on March 20, 2009 at 10:42 PM | #Before going to bed, I wanted to thank you for tonight’s message. I was struggling with temptation throughout the day, and you reminded me once again that the solution is to look to Jesus, where there is help, and strength, and no condemnation. I’ve tried it on my own, and I failed. I’ve tried stepping in the ring and fighting satan on my own, and that was a scary place to be! Now I’ve had it reinforced again to just submit, to let myself fall into the arms of Jesus, and He will carry me through.
Thanks, and have a blessed Sabbath!
Posted by Richard Griswold on March 20, 2009 at 11:02 PM | #Matthew,
What an awesome experience it is to be present when Jesus is lifted up! This week has been incredible! Thank you for your courage and faithfulness in sharing the good news about JESUS. I loved your description of liberal vs. conservative tonight. I especially love the idea that in terms of methodology Jesus was a radical. Thanks, also, for reminding me that God’s plan for my life is to BE everything He created me to be - to soar with the eagles. I have a tendency to forget that. Sorry, you did not offend me, not even once! God Bless You!
Posted by Marsha Summers on March 21, 2009 at 10:22 PM | #Jayse,
Thanks for the I AM list - it’s incredible!
Posted by Marsha Summers on March 21, 2009 at 10:24 PM | #Matthew,
Posted by Rosalie Greeno on March 22, 2009 at 01:26 AM | #What am awesome week!
We will never forget the week that Matthew Gamble was in Richland, WA.
Keep listening to God and keep sharing his word.
I love the way you use the Bible to bring Jesus to us live. Yes, live! It was like he was right there in the room with us.
We are going to go into withdrawal now. Missing you already and you are not even on the plane yet.
Tell Susan hello. Hope we can meet her someday.
Keep preaching!
Love you. Rosalie and Bob
Farewell,my friend. Carry on! Deep sigh...as shall we! God bless you and Susan. Beckie
Posted by Beckie Brunkhorst on March 22, 2009 at 10:13 AM | #Happy Spiritual Birthday Matthew! March 23, 2009.
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Talia and I recommended that you find the New World Son Album. We saw them in concert with Newsboys and really enjoyed them. Thought you would like to check them out. Let us know what you think.
Jason & Talia Stewart
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