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In Matthew 20, Jesus challenges the world’s definition of success. While the sons of Zebedee seek position and prominence, two blind men come to Jesus with nothing to offer but their need for mercy. Through these encounters, we see the difference between seeking what Jesus can give us and fully depending on what only He can do for us. In this episode of Deepen, Pastors Joby Martin and Ryan Britt unpack biblical greatness, the danger of consumer Christianity, the purpose of suffering and why following Jesus requires humility, perseverance and a willingness to serve. Jesus did not call us to chase comfort, titles or recognition. He called us to follow Him, serve others and make disciples. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:51 How Have You Enjoyed Studying Through Matthew? 11:28 What Is the Significance of Sitting at Jesus’ Right or Left? 13:13 What Is the Difference Between Religion and Redemption? 15:24 How Should We Evaluate Our Church Experience? 22:04 What Does It Mean to Drink Jesus’ Cup? 25:02 What Is the Relationship Between Greatness and Suffering? 30:20 Why Are We Worried About Tomorrow? 33:52 What Is the Difference Between Embracing Discomfort and Seeking Suffering? 36:38 Does God Ever Call Us to Easy? 39:52 How Is Perseverance Developed in Us? 46:26 What Does It Mean to “Lord” Power Over Others? 49:33 How Should We View Authority and Responsibility? 52:55 What Does the Need to Flex Our Authority Reveal About Us? 55:05 Who Gets the Decision Making Rights? 58:50 What Do You Want Jesus to Do for You? 1:05:02 Final Thoughts and Prayer 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sermon • Matthew Season 6 Intro •Student Camp 2026 Recap • This Week’s Full Service • Matthew Season 6 📖 Scripture References: • Matthew 20 • Matthew 28:19 • Isaiah • Jeremiah • Hebrews 12:2 • Revelation • Nehemiah • Acts 📚 Book References: • Leadership Pain by Samuel R. Chand 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.

Comparison has a way of convincing us that God owes us more. But in Matthew 20, Jesus tells the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard to reveal a completely different way of thinking. God's Kingdom doesn't operate on merit. It operates on grace. In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Ona unpack why comparison steals our joy, how entitlement blinds us to God's goodness and why the greatest reward isn't what God gives us, but that we get Him. Whether you've followed Jesus for decades or are just beginning your faith journey, this conversation is a reminder that God's grace is never earned and His plans are always better than our own. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:17 What Does a "Good Sermon" Really Look Like? 02:04 Why Does Jesus Tell the Parable of the Workers? 04:32 Why Does the Master Hire Workers Differently? 07:19 Why Were Some Workers Still Waiting? 08:19 Why Did the Workers Become Dissatisfied? 11:23 Why Is Comparison Always a Lose-Lose? 15:23 What's the Difference Between Identity and Productivity? 18:11 How Should Christians View Their Work? 24:38 What Does God Do When We Complain? 25:28 Why Isn't Fairness a Biblical Value? 27:27 When Do We Start Resenting God's Blessings? 30:47 Is God's Design Really Better Than Ours? 38:03 Is It Ever Too Late to Come to Jesus? 43:56 What Does "The Last Will Be First" Mean? 45:06 How Does Grace Change Everything? 46:44 Final Thoughts 📖 Scripture References: • Matthew 20:1–16 • Matthew 19:16–30 • Psalm 84:10 • Romans 6:23 • John 10:10 • Luke 23:39–43 • Hebrews 12:2 • Revelation 3:15–16 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sermon • 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 if the one thing you're holding onto is the very thing keeping you from fully following Jesus? In this Deepen Podcast episode, Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor One unpack Matthew 19, exploring childlike faith, the rich young ruler and why salvation can never be earned. Discover why Jesus isn't asking for better performance but complete surrender, and how true freedom is found when Christ becomes your greatest treasure. Scripture References: - Matthew 19 - Genesis 1–2 - Matthew 7:21–23 - Luke 15 - Titus 3:5 - Philippians 1 - Hebrews 12:2 - 1 Timothy 6:10 - Ephesians 2:4–9 Other References: - The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sermon • 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.

Marriage was never just about two people. In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Matt Carter unpack Matthew 19, revealing how God's design for marriage points to the covenant love of Christ for His church. Discover why understanding God's purpose for marriage transforms the way we approach divorce, reconciliation, grace and the gospel. 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sermon • 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.

Why is forgiveness so hard? In Matthew 18, Jesus teaches that forgiveness isn't about pretending the hurt never happened or ignoring the pain. It's about remembering the debt Christ canceled on our behalf and extending that same grace to others. In this episode, Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Adam unpack what biblical forgiveness really looks like, how to walk through conflict God's way and why true freedom begins when we release the debt to Jesus. 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sermon — Forgiveness - Impossible to Possible - 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.

What does it practically look like to live out forgiveness like Christ as we disciple our children and grandchildren? At The Church of Eleven22®, our mission is to help people discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus. For our kids, that often begins with stories that communicate God’s truth in ways they can understand and apply. In this roundtable conversation, Pastor Joby Martin, Lori Newell, Gretchen Martin, Ali Parsons, Pastor Jerry Sweat, Jeff Foxworthy, Gregg Foxworthy, Demi Tebow and Rebecca Maxwell discuss how families can begin meaningful conversations about forgiveness and discipleship at home. The Big Brave Choice: Forgiving Like Jesus is a resource designed to help parents guide their children toward understanding biblical forgiveness. More than just a story, this book equips families to intentionally disciple the next generation. Order your copy today at https://jobymartin.com/books/the-big-brave-choice 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

Do you trust Jesus enough to follow Him when you don't understand what He's doing? This episode of Deepen explores the difference between self-reliance and true dependence on God. As Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Matt Carter walk through Matthew 17–18, they unpack what childlike faith looks like, why self-righteousness is so dangerous and how trusting Jesus changes the way we live every day. Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Jesus Through the Eyes of a Child • Trusting God's Better Plan - Impossible to Possible - Matthew S5E6 • Trusting God's Better Plan - Impossible to Possible - Matthew S5E6 (Full Service) • Matthew Season 5 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

From mountaintop moments and spiritual warfare to prayer, healing and mustard seed faith, this conversation reminds us that faith is not about the amount of faith we have but the object of our faith. Jesus never intended for us to stay on the mountain. He fills us up so we can be poured out for His purposes. Whether you are walking through suffering, struggling with doubt or simply crying out, "Lord, help me," this episode is an invitation to bring your real self to the real Jesus and trust Him in every season. 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sermon — https://youtu.be/GgSw6uB4RyE • Ben and Katie's Story — https://youtu.be/dbTzAx6_aCg • This Week’s Full Service — https://youtube.com/live/79xTea3u5UA • Matthew Season 5 — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPak7tT5hk5ISyUoowX2BPpx7 #TheChurchOfEleven22 #JobyMartin #Jesus #Christian #BibleTeaching #Church #Matthew #DeepenPodcast #ChristianPodcast #Fear #Faith 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

Who is the gospel for? Everyone. In this episode, we walk through Matthew 14:34–16:12 and explore how Jesus meets all kinds of people—outsiders, religious people, the hurting, the curious and those desperately searching for hope. The invitation of Jesus is bigger than our backgrounds and barriers. Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sober, Surrendered, & Sent - Ryan's Story • A Movement for All People - Impossible to Possible - Matthew S5E4 • A Movement for All People - Impossible to Possible - Matthew S5E4 (Full Service) • Matthew Season 5 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 does it mean to have true compassion? In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Ryan Britt, Ali Parsons and Kevin Myers from Compassion International unpack Matthew 14 and the feeding of the 5,000. Together, they explore how Jesus responded to people with compassion and why biblical compassion always leads to action. You'll hear stories of child sponsorship, discipleship, and life transformation, along with practical encouragement to trust God with what you have and make an eternal impact. This conversation is a reminder that compassion is more than a feeling. It's love in action. Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sponsor A Child • One Small Step. One Faithful God. - Gretchen's Compassion Story • Feeding of the 5,000 - Impossible to Possible - Matthew S5E3 • Feeding of the 5,000 - Impossible to Possible - Matthew S5E3 (Full Service) • Matthew Season 5 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