Here is a recap of our message from this weekend...

CROWNED: THE CROWN OF SUCCESS + BUILDING UPDATE

In the kickoff to the Crowned series, Pastor Jared tackles one of the most celebrated idols in our culture: success. He then moved into a building update where he shared the future plans for One City's home.

Weekly Bible Study List

1. Philippians 3:3-7 (NLT) – “I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.”
2. 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV) – “People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
3. Luke 10:20 (NIV) – “Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
4. Matthew 16:26 (NIV) – “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”
5. Exodus 20:3 (NIV) – “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Implied by the discussion of idols)

The Sunday Outline & Notes

Pastor Jared begins by welcoming the church into a new series called Crowned, pointing out how we often take the crown that belongs to Jesus and place it on things that were never meant to wear it—like success. With energy and authenticity, he invites us to rethink how we define a “successful” life.

Point 1: Success Is Visible, but Significance Is Spiritual

Success is easy to see—promotions, achievements, influence. But God sees what’s in the heart. Using the metaphor of curb appeal versus foundation, Pastor Jared emphasizes that while success may be celebrated by people, significance is what matters in the Kingdom.

Point 2: Success Without Surrender Is Just Self-Worship

In Luke 10:20, Jesus reminds His disciples not to tie their identity to accomplishments. Pastor Jared shares how we often say, “If I can just get this…” thinking it will fulfill us. But without surrender, success becomes self-worship. If we’re depositing our energy into the wrong account, we’ll eventually realize we’re bankrupt in the places that matter most.

Point 3: Jesus Doesn't Condemn Success, He Just Refuses to Compete With It

Success isn’t inherently bad. But it becomes a problem when it sits on the throne of our hearts. Pastor Jared illustrates how even good things, like ministry growth or financial success, can become idols if they displace Jesus. When Jesus wears the crown, everything else finds its proper place.

THE BUILDING UPDATE

Moving From the Dream to the Doing

At the close of the message, Pastor Jared shifted from spiritual foundation to practical application—announcing One City Church’s next chapter in its building journey.

Building Timeline

Here are the key dates every One City member and supporter should know:

📅 November 30, 2025

• Last Service at 3310 Indian River Road:
• This will be the final service in the current building where God has moved so powerfully.

📅 First two Sundays of December 2025 (7th & 14th)

• Online-Only Services:
• To allow time for the transition, the church will gather virtually for two weeks.

📅 Christmas at One City (December 21st, 2025)

• Grand Opening at the New Building
• The first service in the new building at 515 Innovation Drive will be a powerful Christmas experience—mark your calendars and start inviting now!

3 Challenges to the Church

As One City moves into this next season, Pastor Jared issued three important challenges to every member of the church:

1. We Grow - Invite like never before. Everyone who has a heart for Jesus and this city should have the opportunity to be part of this movement.
2. We Give - Radical generosity is required to fund this next chapter. The church has been generous—but now it's time to go even further in trusting God with our resources.
3. We Serve - The mission can’t move forward without people stepping up to join serve teams. Pastor Jared encouraged everyone to start praying about where they can get involved.

Worship Setlist

1. Glory Hallelujah
2. No One Like the Lord (We Crown You)
3. Give Me Jesus

Quotes Worth Reposting on Social Media

1. “Success might impress people, but significance is what holds the house together.”
2. “We have a habit of taking the crown that belongs to Jesus and placing it on things that were never meant to wear it.”
3. “Success makes a great story—but it makes a terrible savior.”
4. “Jesus doesn’t condemn success—He just refuses to compete with it.”
5. “When you crown success as king, you chase after the visible at the expense of the eternal.”
6. “You can gain the whole world but it’s worthless if you lose your soul.”
7. “The problem isn’t success—it’s when success sits on the throne that belongs to Jesus.”
8. “Success is visible, but significance is spiritual.”
9. “Even ministry success can become an idol if it’s disconnected from surrender.”
10. “The world tells us our worth is in what we create. But Scripture tells us our worth is in who created us.”

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