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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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.

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What do you do when God doesn't do what you want? When life doesn't unfold the way we hoped, it's easy to question God's plan or lose sight of His goodness. But what if those moments are actually revealing something deeper about our hearts?

In this message from Matthew 17–18, Pastor Matt Carter unpacks how unmet expectations expose where our trust truly lies and reminds us that following Jesus isn't about getting our way—it's about surrendering to His. Even when we don't understand what God is doing, we can trust that His plans are always better than our own.

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• Jesus Through the Eyes of a Child

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 

What do you do when faith feels impossible?

In Matthew 17, Jesus reveals His glory on the mountain before stepping into a valley filled with fear, suffering and doubt. Through the Transfiguration and the healing of a demon possessed boy, we are reminded that Jesus is greater than our circumstances and worthy of our trust.

Faith isn't pretending to have all the answers or never struggling with doubt. It's bringing our honest hearts to Jesus and trusting Him even when life doesn't make sense.

When we fix our eyes on Christ instead of our circumstances, we discover that what seems impossible for us is never impossible for Him.

What are you really looking for? In Matthew 14:34-16:12, Jesus confronts empty religion and reveals that what our hearts are truly searching for isn't found in rules, traditions or trying harder. It's found in Him.

Jesus didn't come to make bad people good or religious people more moral. He came to rescue sinners, transform hearts and invite us into a relationship with God. When we remember His faithfulness and surrender our lives to Him, we discover the freedom, purpose and satisfaction we've been longing for all along.

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• Sober, Surrendered, & Sent - Ryan's Story

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