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Welcome to the Trace Church PodcastEach week we share our Sunday morning messages to help you take your next step toward a God first life. Whether you are part of our community or just checking us out, we are glad you are here.Listen on your favorite podcast platform like Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you tune in.Join us in person Sundays at 8:15a | 10:00a | 11:45a | 5:00pLivestream at 10:00a📍 4330 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907Do not forget to subscribe so you never miss a message.

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  1. Life on Loan | Holy Discontent | Rick Rusaw - Guest Speaker

    God didn’t just save you from something. He saved you for something. In week two of Holy Discontent, we explore Jesus’ Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 and the three things that often keep us from living out our God-given purpose: comfort, lack of effort, and fear. God has entrusted each of…

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  2. Lost People | Holy Discontent | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    What breaks God’s heart should move us to action. In week one of Holy Discontent, Pastor Aaron Pennington challenges us to develop a deeper burden for people who don’t know Jesus. Through Luke 15, John 14, and Romans 10, we’re reminded that reaching lost people isn’t just the responsibility of...

  3. Connect With God | C3 | Reece Whitehead - Guest Speaker

    What do you do when you believe in God, follow Jesus, go to church, read your Bible, worship, and serve, but still feel disconnected from God? In Connect With God, guest speaker Reece Whitehead closes out our C3 series by looking at three “broken soundtracks” that can quietly affect our...

  4. Connect to the Church (Serving) | C3 | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    What does serving have to do with being connected to the Church? In this message from C3, Pastor Aaron Pennington looks at Jesus washing His disciples’ feet in John 13 and the example He gave every person who chooses to follow Him. Jesus, our Lord and Teacher, willingly took the position of a...

  5. Community | C3 | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    God designed us for relationship. So why can finding real community sometimes feel so difficult? In week one of C3, Dr. Trent Langhofer explores what the Bible teaches about Christian community, loneliness, friendship, and our need to be known and loved by others. Looking at the Apostle Paul near...

  6. Week Six - Return Home | Return | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    On Trace Church’s 10-year anniversary, Pastor Aaron Pennington shares a message from Luke 15 about the heart of our Heavenly Father and the invitation Jesus has extended from the very beginning: come home. Through the story of the prodigal son, we see a Father who never stopped looking, who...

  7. Week Five - Repent and Return | Return | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    In Week 5 of Return, Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches from Revelation 2:1-5 about Jesus’ call to the church in Ephesus to repent and return to their first love. Sin can slowly disorient our faith, often one decision and one compromise at a time. But repentance gives us a way back. Pastor Aaron...

  8. Week Four - Community | Return | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    As our world becomes more digital, artificial, and connected on the surface, many people are experiencing deeper loneliness and isolation. In Week Four of Return, Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches from Acts 2:42-47 and examines five priorities of the early church: devotion to God’s Word, unity in...

  9. Week Three - God First | Return | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    What are we still holding back from God? In God First, Pastor Aaron Pennington continues Return with a message about stewardship, generosity, surrender, and what it means to truly put God first. Jesus taught that where our treasure is, our heart will follow. This message challenges us to stop...

  10. Week Two - The Return of Christ | Return | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    What does the Bible say about the return of Christ, and what should it change about the way we live today? In Week 2 of Return, Pastor Aaron Pennington traces God’s story of redemption from Genesis to Revelation and explains why followers of Jesus can look toward Christ’s return with hope rather...

  11. Week One - Return Vision | Return | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    In Week One of Return, Pastor Aaron Pennington shares the vision behind the next season of Trace Church and why Return is about much more than a building. Pastor Aaron reflects on what God has done through Trace Church, shares updates about the future Union Drive location, and explains the…

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  12. Courage When God Seems Absent | The Story of Esther | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    How do we find courage when we cannot see God working? Dr. Trent Langhofer teaches through the story of Esther, a book where God is never directly named, yet His hand can be seen throughout the entire story. In Esther 4:13–16, Esther is invited to act courageously without any guarantee of the...

  13. The Word of Their Testimony | Kingdom First | Jayson French - Guest Speaker

    What if your testimony is exactly what someone else needs to hear? In this message, Jayson French, President of Christ In Youth (CIY), explores the power of personal testimony through Scripture and practical application. Looking at stories like the Gerasene demoniac, the Samaritan woman, and...

  14. Get Out of the Chair and Get Into the Fight | Kingdom First | Joshua Means - Guest Speaker

    What has God placed in your hands, and are you using it for His Kingdom? Joshua Means from The Solomon Foundation continues our Kingdom First series with a message from Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Talents. Through the picture of a comfortable chair and a pair of boots ready for battle, he...

  15. Lost and Found | Kingdom First | Taylor Hunt - Guest Speaker

    Jesus came to seek and save the lost. In the opening week of Kingdom First, guest speaker Taylor Hunt walks through Luke 15 and the stories of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. Every story reveals the same truth: one more person matters to God. Taylor challenges us to remain amazed by…

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  16. Tell Me More About... America | Tell Me More About | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    How should followers of Jesus think about America, freedom, patriotism, and politics? In this Fourth of July weekend message, Dr. T teaches on biblical citizenship, reminding us that before we are citizens of any nation, we are citizens of the Kingdom of God. Christians are called to love their...

  17. Tell Me More About... Enduring Hard Seasons | Tell Me More About | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    In this message from Trace Church, Dr. T teaches on enduring hard seasons through the name Jehovah Nissi, “The Lord is my banner.” Looking at Exodus 17, we see how God met His people in battle, provided help through community, and reminded them that they were not fighting alone. If you are tired,...

  18. Tell Me More About... The Holy Spirit | Tell Me More About | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    In this episode, Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches on the Holy Spirit and the importance of having a balanced, biblical understanding of His role in our lives. The Holy Spirit seals believers for salvation, convicts us of sin, guides us into truth, glorifies Jesus, and gives gifts to build up the...

  19. Tell Me More About... The Fear of the Lord | Tell Me More About | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    Have you ever felt spiritually disconnected from God? In this message from Tell Me More About…, Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches on the fear of the Lord and why it matters for every follower of Jesus. The fear of the Lord is not about being scared of God. It is about living with deep honor,...

  20. Tell Me More About... Being a Good Neighbor | Tell Me More About | Rick Rusaw - Guest Speaker

    What does it really mean to be a good neighbor? In this message from our series Tell Me More About…, Pastor Rick Rusaw unpacks one of Jesus’ most well-known teachings, the Parable of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10:25-37. As Jesus answers the question, “Who is my neighbor?”, we’re challenged…

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  21. Tell Me More About... Aliens | Tell Me More About... | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    Aliens, UFOs, UAPs, and the unseen realm. In this message from Tell Me More About…, Pastor Aaron Pennington helps us approach one of the most talked-about topics of our time through a Biblical lens. Instead of responding with fear, obsession, or dismissal, followers of Jesus are called to think...

  22. Tell Me More About... Singleness | Tell Me More About... | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    Pastor Aaron Pennington kicks off our new series, Tell Me More About…, with a message on singleness, dating, marriage, and what it means to be complete in Christ. In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul refers to singleness as a gift. For many, that may not be the first word that comes to mind. But this message...

  23. Build a Better Foundation | Sermon on the Mount | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    What kind of foundation are you building your life on? In this message, Pastor Aaron Pennington concludes our Sermon on the Mount series by teaching through Matthew 7:24–29. Jesus tells the story of two builders: one who built on rock and one who built on sand. Both heard the same words, but only...

  24. The Narrow Way | Sermon on the Mount | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    What road are you walking down? In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Dr. Trent Langhofer teaches through Matthew 7 as Jesus contrasts the wide road that leads to destruction with the narrow way that leads to life. This sermon explores drifting versus intentional living, the voices…

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  25. Ask, Seek, Knock | Sermon on the Mount | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Dr. T teaches through Matthew 7:7-12 and explains Jesus’ invitation to ask, seek, and knock. This is not a formula for getting whatever we want from God. It is a call into deeper relationship with a good Father. Dr. T unpacks how prayer grows our...

  26. Judge Not | Sermon on the Mount | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    What did Jesus mean when He said, “Judge not”? In this message from Matthew 7, Dr. T explains one of the most misunderstood teachings in the Bible. Jesus was not banning all discernment. He was confronting hypocrisy and calling His followers to lead with humility, mercy, and truth. Learn four...

  27. Encourage the Men in Your Life | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    In this message, Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches on the importance of encouraging the men in your life and calls men to become strong, godly, faithful leaders who follow Christ with courage and conviction. This sermon explores biblical masculinity, Christian manhood, encouragement, spiritual...

  28. The Future of Trace Church | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    What is the future of Trace Church? In this special message, Pastor Aaron Pennington shares the story of Trace Church in Colorado Springs, celebrates all God did through Easter weekend, and reveals a bold vision for what could be next. From the early days of planting Trace Church to seeing...

  29. Easter at Trace Church | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    We are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and the victory we have in Him. Because the tomb is empty, hope is alive and new life is possible. In this Easter message, Pastor Aaron Pennington shares how Jesus did not only leave an empty tomb. He left something behind. And it changes everything…

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  30. Overcoming Anxiety | Sermon on the Mount | Landon Hairgrove - Guest Speaker

    Anxiety is at an all-time high, but what if Jesus already gave us a better way to live? In this message from Matthew 6:25–34, guest speaker Landon Hairgrove walks through Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount and unpacks how to break free from the cycle of worry and step into real peace. If...

  31. God's Perspective on Generosity | Sermon on the Mount | Reece Whitehead - Guest Speaker

    What does God say about generosity, money, and where your trust truly is? In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, guest speaker Reece Whitehead teaches from Matthew 6:19–24 and invites us to shift from an earthly perspective to a Kingdom perspective. This teaching challenges how we view...

  32. Love Your Enemy | Sermon on the Mount | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    Why did Jesus tell us to love our enemies? In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Aaron explores one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus found in Matthew 5. Jesus calls His followers to live differently from the world. Instead of responding to conflict with anger…

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  33. A Better Way | Sermon on the Mount | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Aaron Pennington explores how Jesus calls His followers to live a different way in a world that constantly pushes us toward retaliation, reaction, and self-protection. Jesus was not adding more religious rules. Instead, He was pointing people…

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  34. Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage | Sermon on the Mount | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    In this message from our Sermon on the Mount series, Dr. T teaches through what Jesus says about marriage, divorce, remarriage, lust, holiness, and covenant faithfulness in Matthew 5 and Matthew 19. Marriage is one of the most meaningful relationships this side of heaven. It can also be one of…

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  35. Anger | Sermon on the Mount | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    Have you ever tried to justify your anger? In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Aaron Pennington walks through Matthew 5 and Jesus’ teaching on anger, reconciliation, and what grows in our hearts. Jesus makes it clear that God is not only concerned with outward actions but what we...

  36. Jesus Fulfilled the Law | Sermon on the Mount | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    In this message from our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Aaron walks through Matthew 5:17–20 and answers a question that has caused confusion for generations: What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the Law? Did Jesus abolish the Law of Moses? Are Christians still under the Old Covenant? What…

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  37. Salt and Light | Sermon on the Mount | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    In this message from our Sermon on the Mount series, Aaron Pennington teaches through Matthew 5:13–16, where Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Jesus is not offering a suggestion. He is giving identity and purpose. Salt preserves what is good and pushes…

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  38. The Blessed Life | Sermon on the Mount | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    What does it really mean to live the blessed life? In this message, Dr. Trent Langhofer kicks off Trace Church’s Sermon on the Mount series by unpacking Jesus’ radical definition of blessing from Matthew 5. Contrary to culture’s version of happiness, Jesus invites us into a life of deep…

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  39. Unbelief | Uprooted | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    Unbelief can quietly keep us stuck, not because we deny God, but because we stop trusting Him with what feels impossible to change. In this final message of the Uprooted series, Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches from Mark 9 and Romans 12, showing how faith and doubt can exist at the same time, and...

  40. Porn is Poison | Uprooted | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    In this powerful and honest message, Pastor Aaron Pennington, Lead Pastor of Trace Church in Colorado Springs, addresses one of the most pervasive and destructive struggles facing Christians today. Pornography and sexual sin are not just private battles. They are poisons that weaken the soul,...

  41. Complacency and Excuses | Uprooted | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    What happens when comfortable faith turns into complacency?In Complacency and Excuses, Pastor Aaron Pennington continues the Uprooted sermon series with a powerful call to responsibility, surrender, and real transformation.Using a gripping historical illustration and Scripture from John 10…

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  42. Performance Based Acceptance | Uprooted | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    Change is something everyone wants, but few know how to experience in a lasting way. In this message, Dr. Trent Langhofer kicks off the Uprooted sermon series by exposing one of the most common but hidden obstacles to spiritual growth: performance based acceptance. Drawing from decades of...

  43. Truths About Treasures | Shawn Prokes - Faith Development Pastor

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Trace Church. In this powerful post-Christmas message, Pastor Shawn Prokes teaches a timely and deeply biblical message about what we treasure and why it matters.Before the sermon begins, we invite you to pause the video and gather communion elements. Grab...

  44. What Child Is This? | Christmas Eve at Trace Church | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    Christmas Eve is a time filled with beauty, tradition, and reflection, but it can also be a season where pain, loss, and unanswered questions feel heavier than ever. In this powerful Christmas Eve message, Pastor Aaron Pennington invites us to slow down and ask the question at the heart of the...

  45. O Holy Night | The Songs of Christmas | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    What is your soul worth? In this Christmas message from The Songs of Christmas, Pastor Aaron explores the powerful meaning behind O Holy Night and why this historic hymn still speaks so deeply to our hearts today. From its unexpected origins to its enduring message of hope, this sermon invites...

  46. Joy to the World | The Songs of Christmas | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    What does real joy look like when life still feels heavy? In this episode from The Songs of Christmas, Dr. T explores the meaning behind the beloved hymn Joy to the World by teaching through Psalm 98 and the story of its origin. This message reminds us that joy is not rooted in perfect...

  47. O Come All Ye Faithful | The Songs of Christmas | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, yet many people enter this season exhausted, overwhelmed, or feeling far from joyful and triumphant. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Pennington opens our Christmas series, Songs of Christmas, by taking us deeper into the meaning...

  48. The Devil's Doors | Unholy Spirits | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    Are you resisting the enemy or unknowingly giving him influence in your life? In this final message from our Unholy Spirits series, Lead Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches from Matthew 12 and exposes one of Jesus’ strongest warnings about spiritual warfare: it is not enough to “clean up your life”…

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  49. Resist the Devil | Unholy Spirits | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

    In this week’s message, “Resist the Devil,” Lead Pastor Aaron Pennington continues our Unholy Spirits series by unpacking one of the most important spiritual warfare principles in Scripture: “Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7) We look at how the enemy uses deception, subtle...

  50. Seeing the Unseen | Unholy Spirits | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

    What if the battles you see are not the battles you are actually fighting? In this message, Seeing the Unseen from our Unholy Spirits series, Dr. Trent Langhofer teaches on the reality of spiritual warfare and why so many believers miss what is happening in the unseen realm. Drawing from…

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Welcome to the Trace Church PodcastEach week we share our Sunday morning messages to help you take your next step toward a God first life. Whether you are part of our community or just checking us out, we are glad you are here.Listen on your favorite podcast platform like Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you tune in.Join us in person Sundays at 8:15a | 10:00a | 11:45a | 5:00pLivestream at 10:00a📍 4330 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907Do not forget to subscribe so you never miss a message.

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