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Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

Why You Can’t Follow Jesus Alone - S20E5

Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

Pastor Joby Martin

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality:christianity

4.9549 Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

The church isn’t a place to attend—it’s 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 coe22.com/disciple-groups.    Episode Mentions: Church Leaders Summit The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by E. Randolph Richards & Brandon J. O’Brien Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller The Didymus Contingency by Jeremy Robinson  Supplemental Series Resources: A Disciple Deepens Within The Faith Family [INSERT LINK] From Death to Life - Greg’s Story Follow Me Sermon Series Deepen: Season 20 - Follow Me  What We Discuss:00:00 — Welcome + Announcements01:00 — Acts 2: Letting Scripture Lead, Not Your Personality06:08 — Biblical Community: A Family on Mission09:18 — What We Get Wrong About Church13:32 — The Lies of Individualism, Shame, and Isolation24:24 — From Consumer to Contributor: Living a Life That’s About Others31:24 — Church Isn’t About You36:27 — Finding Your People: Groups, Discipleship, and Life Together41:20 — The Power of God’s Word + Your Testimony47:24 — The Awe of Beach Baptism53:24 — Staying in Awe: How to Keep Your Heart Soft55:54 — The Ingredients of a Healthy Church (Acts 2)1:01:24 — You Never Graduate from Your Need for Community1:03:50 — From Janitor to Campus Pastor: A Story of Awe1:07:10 — Closing Prayer + Next Steps   #JobyMartin #DeepenPodcast #BiblicalCommunity #Discipleship #SpiritFilledChurch #SalvationNotSigns #ChurchIsFamily #Acts2Church #LifeChangeStories   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

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0:00.8

Welcome to deepen with Pastor Joby Martin.

0:04.0

The Church of 1122 is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.

0:10.6

And we're praying this message helps you deepen your relationship with him.

0:15.2

Now let's dive in.

0:17.5

Well, I have an important announcement. We now have show notes.

0:21.2

Oh, you did it.

0:22.2

What?

0:23.2

Are you writing these notes?

0:25.1

Sort of, yeah.

0:26.1

So let's make sure to give lots of obscure references to make sure we really have to work hard at it.

0:31.1

Cool.

0:32.6

Check the show notes for all the things we're about to say.

0:35.3

That's right.

0:36.4

Thank you, Pastor Joby. Good grief. Did you have like, excited. Do you have like extra push-ups tonight? It was just like you were going for it. Why is this a topic for you that you have a lot of oomph? Honestly, I've given my whole life to this idea called church. You know, my whole, I mean, I love Jesus.

0:56.1

I did not get saved by the church.

0:59.3

But I have given my whole, like beyond my vocational life.

1:04.4

You know, outside of being married to Gretchen and raising my children.

1:07.4

And even those things I do in this.

1:09.3

So I can't even separate those things.

1:13.0

Yeah. But I've given my entire adult being to trying to do what the Bible says the church is

1:21.1

supposed to be. So it means a lot to me. And it got like doubled down on me the first time I went to Israel and was at

1:29.1

Sessori Philippi where, you know, the upon this rock thing where Jesus first talks about

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