The Church of Eleven22

What happens when we look like we’re following God on the outside, but our hearts are far from Him?

In Matthew 23, Jesus confronts the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, legalism and self righteousness, exposing the danger of doing all the right religious things without truly loving God. 

Following Jesus isn’t about how well we look, how closely we follow the rules or how much we do for Him. More than anything, God wants our hearts, and everything else should flow from our love for Him.

Sermon References:
Matthew 23:1–39
Matthew 15:7–9
Revelation 2:1–5
John 14:15
Matthew 16:13–19
1 Peter 2:9
Matthew 6:9

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• This Week’s Full Service
• Deepen Podcast
• Claire'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 find out more about how God is moving in and through The Church of Eleven22, visit coe22.com

Following Jesus isn’t a negotiation. We don’t get to set the terms, hold onto certain parts of our lives or simply swap a few habits. Jesus came for our hearts, and His invitation is to surrender everything.

In this message from Matthew 22, we’re reminded that the question isn’t just what we believe about Jesus, but whether He is truly Lord of our lives. When we stop playing games, stop negotiating and give it all back to Him, that’s where true life is found.

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• Full Sermon
• Deepen Podcast
• The Haines’ 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 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