The Church of Eleven22

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.

What if marriage was always meant to point to something greater than itself? 

In Matthew 19, Pastor Matt Carter reveals that God's design for marriage is ultimately a picture of Christ's unbreakable love for His church. By looking back to God's original design in Genesis, we discover that marriage isn't simply about personal fulfillment or happiness. 

It's a living testimony of the gospel, reflecting God's covenant faithfulness, sacrificial love and unwavering commitment to His people. 

Whether you're single, married or have experienced the pain of divorce, this message reminds us that God's grace is greater than our failures and His design always leads to life.

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• Deepen Podcast
• The Faulkner'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.

What is biblical forgiveness? 

In this message from Matthew 18, Pastor Adam unpacks one of Jesus' most challenging teachings, showing that forgiveness isn't based on the size of someone's offense but on the greatness of Christ's sacrifice. 

Discover what it means to forgive as you've been forgiven, why forgiveness doesn't ignore sin and how the finished work of Jesus transforms the way we approach conflict, reconciliation and grace.

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• Deepen Podcast — The Freedom Found in Forgiveness - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin: Matthew S5E7   
• Jake and Kaley's Story — We Chose Forgiveness Instead of Divorce
• This Week’s Full Service — Forgiveness - Impossible to Possible - Matthew S5E7
• 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.