Matthew 1:18-25. As Joseph stands outside waiting for the birth of Jesus he wonders, "Did I miss something God?" How often do we think we've got life figured out and it doesn't go the way we thought it would and we ask God, "Did I miss something?"

Matthew 2:1-12

1. When wise men find a stable, they look for God (v. 11a)

Genesis 20:19-20

2. When wise men find a stable, they offer their very best to God (v. 11b)

2 Corinthians 10:31

3. When wise men find a stable, they change their...

Confrontation/Transformation John 1:14

Confrontation - the goal of incarnational living is to help people WANT to be confronted. John 16:7-15

Misconceptions about the Holy Spirit

1. We're batting clean-up for the Holy Spirit

2. The Holy Spirit...

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John 21:15-19

Peter LOVES Jesus, and gives everything to serve Him - his pride, his livelihood, and his very life.

How are we...

Conversation John 1:14

But how did Jesus have a conversation?

1 Peter 3:15

1. Be ready for the conversation

2. Talk about the Kingdom Matthew 5:3

3. Talk about the King John 12:32

* maybe talk about yourself a little bit

Would you bake...

John 1:14

Reputation

1. Presentation is Everything (1 Sam. 16:7, 1 Thes. 5:23-24, Matt. 23:27)

2. We are Jesus' Opening Act (John 1:29, Mark 4:26-27)

3. Live a Horizontal Faith (Matthew 25:40)

1 Peter 2:12

John 1:14

What does "flesh" have to do with it?

No amount of good intentions, technology, or anything else replaces "in the flesh" interactions.

Incarnation: Jesus putting on flesh and becoming fully human, while remaining fully God.

John 1:51

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How can Christians show love (with truth and grace) to the LGBT community?