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Trace Church continues our series Practicing the Way with a powerful message on Service from Lead Pastor Aaron Pennington.

In John 13, Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, showing us that true greatness comes from humility and serving others. This message explores why service is central to the life of every follower of Christ and how stepping into this calling allows us to reflect His love to a hurting world.

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This message kicks off our new sermon series Practicing the Way at Trace Church in Colorado Springs. Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches on the power of God’s Word and why it is the foundation for following Jesus.

God’s Word is not just something to read, it is living, active, and able to transform our lives. In this sermon, we look at how Scripture guides us, convicts us, and calls us to build our lives on truth that cannot be shaken.

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Trace Church celebrated 9 years in Colorado Springs with an unforgettable Fall Kickoff service. Pastor Aaron preached a powerful message out of Luke 15, reminding us that the grace of God is always greater than our sin.

In the story of the prodigal son, we see a young man run as far as he could from his father. He wasted everything, gave himself over to sin, and carried deep shame. Yet when he turned back home, the father ran to...

What does it look like to pause, reflect, and create space for God to move? On this Response Sunday at Trace Church in Colorado Springs, Pastor Aaron Pennington leads a powerful time of worship, prayer, confession, and anointing.

Instead of a traditional sermon, this service focused on breaking spiritual strongholds, finding freedom through repentance, and experiencing renewal in Christ. Discover how true revival begins when we ...

What does it mean to truly turn around and come back to God? In this message from the Prepare the Way series, Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches from Galatians 4 and Mark 1 on how revival begins with repentance. When we drift into distraction, comfort, or compromise, God calls us to return to Him and live with renewed purpose.

Learn how repentance leads to freedom, why surrender is the starting point of revival, and how following J...

What keeps you from growing in your faith? In this message from the Prepare the Way series, Pastor Aaron Pennington unpacks 1 John 2:15-17 and shows how the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life are the three main enemies that hold us back from spiritual transformation.

God gives us a clear path forward. Through fasting, giving, and praying, we realign our hearts with His and learn to live fully devoted ...

What would happen if you stopped coasting through your faith and truly set your sails for the movement of God? In this powerful message from Ephesians 5:8-14 and Hebrews 3:6-15, Lead Pastor Aaron Pennington calls us to wake up from spiritual sleepwalking and join God’s work with courage, commitment, and urgency. From confronting cultural darkness to embracing personal revival, this teaching will challenge you to examine your heart,...

What does it mean to live with hope while we wait for Jesus’ return? Guest speaker Rick Atchley shares a powerful message from 1 Thessalonians 4:13 to 5:11 on how to live with hope, grieve with confidence, and stand firm while we wait for Christ’s return. This teaching will encourage you to stay rooted in truth and live with eternal perspective.

About Rick Atchley:

Rick Atchley is the Senior Teaching Minister at The Hills Church,...

What happens when comfort turns into compromise? Guest speaker Pastor Brent Bramer delivers a powerful and honest message about what happens when comfort turns into compromise. In this standalone sermon titled Confrontable, Brent unpacks the story of David from 2 Samuel 11–12 and challenges us to examine our own hearts.

What do we do with our freedom? Are we using our influence to serve others or to serve ourselves? Brent walks ...

What will your life say when words are no longer enough? In 2 Peter 3: Last Words, Dr. T wraps up our 2 Peter series with a powerful message about growing in grace, living with intentionality, and keeping eternity in view. Peter’s final words challenge us to let God’s mercy rewrite our story and transform the way we think, wait, and live.

This teaching unpacks practical steps for spiritual growth and reminds us that failure is n...

In this message, Dr. T unpacks 2 Peter 2 and exposes the lies of false teachers and cultural influences that lead us away from God’s truth. Learn how to recognize spiritual deception, stand firm in your faith, and experience true freedom in Christ.

False teachers often twist Scripture and promote “your truth” over God’s truth. But Peter gives us a clear warning and a path to stand strong. This message will equip you to guard you...

How do you build a faith that stands strong through life’s challenges? Guest speaker Josiah Weece brings an encouraging and practical message from 2 Peter 1 at Trace Church in Colorado Springs.

This sermon explores what it means to strengthen your foundation in Christ, resist cultural and internal pressures, and live with purpose and confidence. Perfect for new believers, longtime Christians, or anyone searching for hope and di...

In this message, Pastor Aaron teaches from 1 Peter 5 about the power of humility, the danger of pride, and the importance of standing together in faith. Learn how to cast your anxiety on God, resist the enemy, and find strength in community. This sermon will encourage you to stop walking alone and start living with purpose alongside others.

If you’re dealing with anxiety, battling isolation, or trying to grow your faith, this me...

Have you ever made promises to God that you couldn’t keep? Ever felt like your failures disqualified you from being used by Him? In this message from 1 Peter chapter 4, Pastor Aaron unpacks how Peter’s story of highs, lows, and redemption shows us that God still uses imperfect people to make a lasting impact.

Peter knew what it was like to fall short, to doubt, and to deny Jesus. But he also knew what it meant to be restored. Th...

In this Father’s Day message from Trace Church in Colorado Springs, Pastor Aaron continues our series through the book of 1 Peter with a focus on chapter 3. This sermon speaks directly to the heart of biblical manhood, marriage, leadership, and identity.

Learn what Scripture says about the roles of husbands and wives, and how real strength and beauty come from character, not culture. Whether you’re a father, husband, wife, or daught...

In this impactful message from guest speaker Carl Kuhl, we dive into 1 Peter 2 to explore how our true identity in Christ shapes the way we live. Carl challenges us to see ourselves the way God does: a hungry infant craving spiritual nourishment, a living stone built on Jesus, and a royal priest invited into God’s presence. When we understand who we really are, it changes how we engage with the world around us.

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In this message, Teaching Pastor Dr. Trent Langhofer begins our new series through the book of 1 Peter. Peter was a follower of Jesus who knew what it felt like to fail, fall short, and question his purpose. But he also discovered the power of grace, restoration, and a living hope through Christ.

If you have ever struggled with regret, felt distant from God, or wondered if you can be used again, this episode is for you. Through ...

In the final week of our God, Help Me With… series, Pastor Aaron tackles the struggle many of us face but often avoid talking about: breaking bad habits. Whether it’s with food, technology, substances, or relationships, we all have patterns that pull us away from who we truly want to become. Drawing from Scripture and his own personal story, Pastor Aaron reminds us that real change doesn’t start with willpower. It starts with surre...

This week at Trace, Pastor Aaron continued our God, Help Me With… series by speaking on the topic of forgiveness. Whether you’ve struggled to let go of something painful or questioned why God would ask you to forgive someone who deeply hurt you, this message offers both challenge and hope. Through his personal story of loss and a deep dive into Scripture, Pastor Aaron reminds us that forgiveness isn’t about fairness, it’s about fre...