Podcast Summary

City Light Church Las Vegas | Jabin Chavez
Episode: Heart For The House | Jared Neiman | City Light Church
Date: November 17, 2025
Host: Pastor Jabin Chavez
Guest Speaker: Pastor Jared Neiman

Overview

This episode features a powerful message from Pastor Jared Neiman, with interjections and support from Pastor Jabin Chavez, launching the "Heart For The House" series at City Light Church. Drawing on the story of King David in 1 Chronicles 29, the episode centers on radical generosity, selfless giving, and the heart posture behind supporting God's house. The conversation encourages listeners not just to give, but to do so joyfully—with an eternal, forward-thinking vision for building God's church for future generations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Greatest Miracle Offering: David’s Heart for God’s House

[00:00-02:00]

• Pastor Jared introduces the main scripture (1 Chronicles 29), calling David’s offering for the temple “the greatest miracle offering in the history of the church.”
• David, at the end of his life, gathers all his leaders for a pivotal act of vision and generosity.

“From the time he was young, he wanted to build God a house.” — Pastor Jared (00:48)

• David confesses that the temple is “not for man, but for the Lord” (02:08).

The Church: Stewardship vs. Ownership

[02:08-03:42]

• The conversation turns to the modern-day attitude toward church.
• Challenge: Do we treat the church as ours or as God’s?
• David is highlighted as someone who modeled a heart of stewardship, not ownership—he understood the house was to glorify God, not himself.

“This isn't my church. This is God's church... This is not about me. This, this is about Jesus.” — Pastor Jabin (02:26)

Giving Your Best and Setting Your Affection

[03:47-06:57]

• David “prepared with all [his] might”—giving the best of his capacity, creativity, wealth, and substance.
• He literally gave more than enough, and did not limit his generosity.
• The church needs people who set their affection—their love, commitment, and focus—on the house of God.

“Because I have set my affection on the house of my God, I have given to the house of my God.” — Pastor Jared (06:57)

Joyful and Willing Giving

[07:29-12:52]

• Giving is a delight when it’s directed toward what (and whom) we love.
• Parallels are drawn between giving at church and giving to loved ones.
• True giving is not begrudging, obligatory, or painful—unlike taxes or mortgage payments.

“God loves cheerful givers... You can be a cheerful giver when you have set your affection on the house of your God.” — Pastor Jabin (07:29)

“Every two weeks when me and my wife get paid, we freely give our tithe and offering. Not because I have to, but because I have set my affection on the house of my God.” — Pastor Jared (12:28)

Raising the Standard: Excellence in God’s House

[12:53-15:47]

• David gave out of both his business and personal wealth, including an endowment for future needs.
• The church’s physical space should reflect excellence, never settling for less. Comparisons are made to places like Disneyland and the Bellagio.

“Why does the world get to do things in excellence and amazement and awesome, but the church has to settle for barely get by?” — Pastor Jabin (13:58)

Generational Impact and the True Motivation for Giving

[15:47-19:31]

• The bulk of the message is about radical, contagious giving—leaders and people giving willingly and joyfully.
• Historically, David and the leaders gave what would be $1.6-$2 billion today.
• Challenges the modern church’s lack of generosity (with only about 3% of Christians tithing).

“What holds Christianity back?... It’s a lack of willing hearts.” — Pastor Jabin (22:14)

The Heart and Theology of Stewardship

[24:25-27:15]

• David’s humility: Everything comes from God, and we are merely stewards.
• Eliminating pride and entitlement, recognizing all resources as gifts from God.
• True giving is recognizing we’re just returning to God what was His in the first place.

“For all things come from you.” — Pastor Jared (24:49)
“Everything good we have, it came from God.” — Pastor Jabin (24:59)

"You can't make your own breakfast! … You're not a self-made man." — Pastor Jared (25:23)

Living and Giving for the Next Generation

[30:51-32:09]

• The most powerful insight: David, the leaders, and the people gave sacrificially knowing they would never see the finished temple—they gave for the next generation.
• The episode ends with a call for selfless giving, not for immediate results or personal benefit, but for the future of God’s house.

“From the very first miracle offering ever given for the house of God... it was given by a bunch of men and women who knew they would never even see that house be built.” — Pastor Jared (31:25)

Memorable Quotes & Notable Moments

• On Setting Priorities:
  “Who's on your Christmas list? People you love… Who do you give your most precious asset to—your time? To people you love.” — Pastor Jared (08:23-08:48)

• On Relating to God’s Bride:
  "That’s like if you came up to me and said, I love you, Jared, but I don’t want anything to do with your wife. Well, tough luck…” — Pastor Jared (09:50)

• On Churches vs. the World (Excellence):
  “You don’t have that attitude at Disneyland... Why does the world get to do things in excellence… but the church has to settle?” — Pastor Jabin (13:48)

• On Stewardship:
  “I am a steward of what God has given me… when he prompts me to build the house… I freely give.” — Pastor Jabin (27:44)

• Legacy Giving:
  “The house of God… has always been a house for the next generation. And that is the greatest act of selflessness that you can find.” — Pastor Jared (32:09)

Important Timestamps

• [00:00-02:08] Intro & David’s Context
• [02:08-03:42] Stewardship and The Church’s Purpose
• [03:47-06:57] Giving Your Best: Setting Affection
• [07:29-12:52] The Heart and Joy of Giving
• [12:53-15:47] Excellence in God’s House
• [17:01-22:14] Radical Generosity & Its Impact
• [24:25-27:44] Everything Belongs to God: True Stewardship
• [30:51-32:09] Giving for the Next Generation

Final Takeaways

• The call is not for obligatory or minimal giving, but for cheerful, abundant, and visionary generosity—aimed at building a legacy beyond our own lives.
• True stewardship acknowledges that every blessing originates from God.
• Radical generosity is both biblical and essential for the church to operate in influence, excellence, and impact.
• Our offerings today build God’s house for tomorrow’s generation.

This summary captures the essence, biblical foundation, and practical application of the episode, providing useful context and inspiration for listeners and those interested in the heart behind generous giving in the church.