Why You Can’t Follow Jesus Alone - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S20E5

The church isn’t a place to attend, but a people to belong to. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll join a group when I find the right people”—this conversation is for you. In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, Pastor Britt, and Pastor Vinke dive into Acts 2 to unpack what the Bible really says about the church—and why it’s not about attending but belonging. They explore the difference between biblical community and the consumer mentality so many of us bring to church today. They unpack how salvation, baptism, community, and care mark a Spirit-filled church—and why the real miracle isn’t signs and wonders, but salvation itself. You’ll hear why following Jesus means following Him with His people, and why your story matters in the family of God. 👉 Take Your Next Step: If you’re not connected to a disciple group, you’re missing out on the front-line care and community God designed for you. Don’t wait—join a group or start one today at https://coe22.com/disciple-groups/ 📣 Episode Mentions: • Church Leaders Summit https://churchleaderssummit.com • Book - The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson https://a.co/d/2JdUoqO • Book - Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by E. Randolph Richards & Brandon J. O’Brien https://a.co/d/ibQVkrM • Book - Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller https://a.co/d/fG3kX3m • Book - The Didymus Contingency by Jeremy Robinson https://a.co/d/jexkkcp 📌 Supplemental Series Resources: • A Disciple Deepens Within The Faith Family https://youtu.be/28xlTXQqIOo • From Death to Life - Greg's Story https://youtu.be/rfOjnMgs8As?feature=shared • Follow Me Sermon Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPal7gtxQPXHFUuR7OdsM5FvD&feature=shared • Podcast Season https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPakOhmL_rJT1zyDj1vi8PskM&feature=shared 🎙️ What We Discuss: 00:00 — Welcome + Announcements 01:00 — Acts 2: Letting Scripture Lead, Not Your Personality 06:08 — Biblical Community: A Family on Mission 09:18 — What We Get Wrong About Church 13:32 — The Lies of Individualism, Shame, and Isolation 24:24 — From Consumer to Contributor: Living a Life That’s About Others 31:24 — Church Isn’t About You 36:27 — Finding Your People: Groups, Discipleship, and Life Together 41:20 — The Power of God’s Word + Your Testimony 47:24 — The Awe of Beach Baptism 53:24 — Staying in Awe: How to Keep Your Heart Soft 55:54 — The Ingredients of a Healthy Church (Acts 2) 1:01:24 — You Never Graduate from Your Need for Community 1:03:50 — From Janitor to Campus Pastor: A Story of Awe 1:07:10 — Closing Prayer + Next Steps #TheChurchOfEleven22 #JobyMartin #Jesus #Christian #BibleTeaching #Church #FollowMeSeries #DeepenPodcast #ChristianPodcast About The Church of Eleven22 The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://coe22.com/donate