Trace Church

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, Matthew 5, Galatians 5, Luke 9, and Ephesians 3, this message confronts the excuses that quietly keep us s...

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 counseling experience and Scripture, Dr. Trent teaches that real transformation does not come from trying hard...

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 bread or crackers to represent the body of Christ and juice to represent His blood. We will take commu...

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 Christmas story: What Child Is This? As part of our Songs of Christmas series, this sermon explores the s...

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 listeners to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This episode addresses we...

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 circumstances, but in the salvation and reign of Jesus Christ. Dr. T shares the powerful story of the 1914 Chris...

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 behind the classic hymn O Come All Ye Faithful . Rather than treating Christmas music as background noi...

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” if your life is not filled with God. Pastor Aaron shows how deception remains the enemy’s primary weapon...

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 compromises, and small open doors to lure us away from God, and how the truth of God’s Word becomes our...

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 Ephesians 6, Dr. Trent explains how the enemy uses distraction, deception, and confusion to keep believers blin...

What are the Nephilim, and how do they fit into the story of spiritual warfare? In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Pennington unpacks the origin of evil, the fall of Satan, and the mysterious beings mentioned in Genesis 6 that continue to shape the unseen spiritual world today. Through Scripture and historical context, Aaron reveals how pride led to rebellion, how demons entered the world, and why...

In this message, Prayer and Fasting from our Practicing the Way series, Lead Pastor Aaron Pennington unpacks how prayer and fasting draw us closer to God, align our hearts with His will, and help us overcome spiritual battles. Discover how fasting breaks the grip of the flesh, how prayer builds intimacy with God, and how both strengthen your faith and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Learn practical...

What would your relationship with God look like if you slowed down enough to truly listen? In this message titled Solitude from the Practicing the Way series, Lead Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches on the power of silence and solitude in a world full of noise. Through Scripture and the example of Jesus in Mark 1, Aaron shows that even Jesus withdrew to quiet places to pray, listen, and realign with...

Have you ever wondered if it’s too late for your story to be redeemed? In this heartfelt and powerful message, Pastor Aaron Pennington from Trace Church in Colorado Springs shares his personal story of brokenness, forgiveness, and redemption through the lens of his relationship with his father. From reckless choices to a restored relationship, this message is a reminder that no matter how far you’...

Have you ever wondered how to share your faith with confidence? In this message, Dr. Trent Langhofer teaches that evangelism is not about pressure or performance. It is about invitation. Through John 1, we see that evangelism begins with encountering Jesus personally and flows naturally from an authentic relationship with Him. Learn how to live a life that reflects the good news, engage skeptics w...

In this message, Dr. Trent Langhofer from Trace Church teaches on God’s solution to stress through the biblical rhythm of Sabbath rest. In a world that glorifies busyness and hustle, God calls us to slow down, release control, and find renewal in His presence. Learn what it truly means to rest in God, not just physically but spiritually. Sabbath is not about doing more. It is about being with God....

You were not created to do life alone. In this week’s message from our Practicing the Way series, Dr. Trent Langhofer teaches from Mark 2 about the paralyzed man carried to Jesus by his friends. This story shows us the power of community to carry us when we are weak, anchor us when we want to give up, strengthen our faith, and celebrate when God brings breakthrough. Through Scripture and real-life...

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...

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 li...

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 tur...

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...

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...

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...

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 c...

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 Teach...