The Church of Eleven22

What happens when religion gets in the way of redemption?

 In Matthew 21:23–22:14, Jesus confronts the religious leaders through three powerful parables that expose the difference between simply looking religious and truly surrendering to Him. We see that salvation cannot be earned through good works or religious activity. 

The invitation to the Kingdom is extended to everyone, but we must respond with repentance, faith, and surrender to Jesus.

📖 Scripture References
• Matthew 21:23–22:14
• Matthew 4
• Matthew 5
• Matthew 25
• Luke 15
• Isaiah 5:7
• Isaiah 14
• Isaiah 64:6
• Psalm 118:22–23
• Philippians 2:10–11

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• Full Service
• Deepen Podcast
• A Message from Our Elders
• Matthew Season 6

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.

What does your life reveal about whether you are truly following Jesus?

In Matthew 21, Jesus exposes the difference between simply looking religious and living a faith that produces real fruit. Through His entry into Jerusalem, the cleansing of the temple, and the cursing of the fig tree, we see that following Jesus is more than showing up on Sunday or knowing the right answers. 

It is a life of obedience, surrender, and genuine devotion to Him.

📖 Scripture References:
• Matthew 21:1 to 22
• Zechariah 9:9
• John 2:5
• Deuteronomy 14
• Ephesians 4:26 to 27
• James 1:19 to 20
• Exodus 34:6
• James 4:1 to 2
• Amos 5:23 to 24
• John 11:47 to 48
• Psalm 8:1 to 2
• Romans 12:11
• Revelation 3

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• Full Service
• Deepen Podcast
• Joseph's Story
• Matthew Season 6

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.

What does it really mean to be great in the Kingdom of God?

In Matthew 20, Jesus completely redefines greatness. While the world measures success by position, possessions and power, Jesus shows us a different way. True greatness begins by bending our knee to Him, enduring pain with perseverance, living under godly authority and humbling ourselves to serve others.

This message challenges us to examine what is truly first in our lives and reminds us that proximity to Jesus, not what we produce, determines Kingdom success. Following Jesus does not promise a life of comfort, but He faithfully walks with us through the pain and uses it to shape us.

Jesus Himself is our ultimate example. He did not come to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. In His Kingdom, greatness is not found by climbing over others to reach the top. It is found by lowering ourselves so we can lift others up.

📖 Scripture References:
• Matthew 20:17–28
• Genesis 1–2
• Exodus 20:8–11
• Matthew 6:21
• Matthew 25
• Matthew 26:36–46
• John 14:6
• Galatians 6:2
• Ephesians 5:25
• Proverbs 24:16
• Luke 9:23
• Matthew 5:11–12
• John 19:11
• Philippians 2:3–8
• John 13:1–17

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• Full Service
• Deepen Podcast
• Mathew Season 6 Intro
• Student Camp 2026 Recap
• Matthew Season 6

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

What if the greatest obstacle to experiencing God's grace isn't your past, but your sense of entitlement?

In Matthew 20, Jesus tells the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, revealing a powerful truth about the Kingdom of God. Salvation is never something we earn through our efforts. It is a gift freely given because of the generosity of our Heavenly Father. Whether you've followed Jesus for decades or surrendered your life to Him today, every believer stands on the same foundation of grace.

In this message, Pastor Joby Martin challenges us to trade comparison for gratitude, entitlement for humility, and self-focus for worship. When we recognize that everything we have is a gift from God, we can celebrate His goodness in others and live with joyful gratitude instead of constant comparison.

The Kingdom of God isn't about what you've earned. It's about what Jesus has already done.

📖 Scripture References:
- Matthew 20:1–19
- Matthew 19:16–30
- Romans 6:23
- Philippians 2:14
- 1 Corinthians 15:58
- Luke 12:32

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• Deepen Podcast
• Life Change Through the Pando App
• This Week’s Full Service
• Matthew Season 5

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.

What makes someone ready for the Kingdom of God? In Matthew 19, Jesus places two very different people side by side: little children with nothing to offer and a rich young ruler who seemingly has everything. Through these two encounters, we discover that God's Kingdom is not received through achievement, morality or self-reliance but through humble faith and complete surrender.

In this message, Pastor One Mokgatle unpacks the contrast between these two stories, revealing that eternal life isn't earned by what we do but received through what Christ has already done. 

The question isn't how much you've accomplished it's what you're trusting in. Will you come to Jesus with open hands like a child, or continue holding onto the things you believe will save you?

📖 Scripture References:
- Matthew 19:13–30
- Mark 10:13–31
- John 3:1–8
- Exodus 20:12–16
- Leviticus 19:18
- Titus 3:5
- 1 Peter 1:3–9
- 1 Corinthians 2:9

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• Deepen Podcast
• Denny's Story
• This Week’s Full Service
• Matthew Season 5

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.