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Through an honest and deeply personal testimony, Dr. T shares how Jesus met him in a season of homelessness, addiction, and hopelessness. He teaches that hurting people discover the other side of hopeless when the church lives on mission. Following the words of Jesus in Matthew 25, we’re called to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, care for the sick, and serve people who can’t repay us. Living...

Has your faith ever cost you anything? Following Jesus isn't always comfortable. Sometimes obedience requires courage, sacrifice, and a willingness to stand firm when it's easier to stay silent. In this episode of the Trace Church Podcast, Lead Pastor Aaron Pennington concludes our Holy Discontent sermon series with a challenging message on spiritual passivity and the danger of becoming co...

When life gets overwhelming, whose voice gets the final word? In Matthew 4, Jesus faces three temptations in the wilderness, and each time, He responds with God’s Word. But there’s something surprising about this encounter: Satan knows Scripture, too. Concluding our Holy Discontent series , Dr. Trent Langhofer challenges us to examine our relationship with the Bible. Knowing verses isn’t the same...

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 us with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those around us. The question isn’t whether w...

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 pastors or church leaders. It’s a calling for every follower of Christ. Are we allowing fear, comfort, o...

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 relationship with God: shame, doubt, and disappointment. Through the stories of Peter, Thomas, and Mary Magdalen...

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 servant and then told His disciples to follow His example. Serving isn’t about recognition, position, or s...

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 the end of his life, we see a man who experienced rejection, abandonment, and loneliness, yet continue...

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 responds with love and compassion, and who runs to embrace His child when he returns. No matter how far you’...

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 explains the biblical meaning of repentance, metanoia , as a reorientation of our lives around God. Throug...

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 purpose and mission, sacrificial generosity, consistent gathering, and intentional community. Pastor Aar...

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 giving God our leftovers and instead return our first and best to the One who already owns it all. From M...

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 than fear. From Jesus’ promise in John 14 to the new heaven and new earth in Revelation 21-22, this mes...

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 calling he believes God has placed on the church to reach more people with the gospel of Jesus in Colorado Sp...

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 outcome. In Esther 6:1–11, a sleepless night, a forgotten act of faithfulness, and the perfect timing of a...

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 Revelation 12:11, he encourages believers to be prepared to share how Jesus has worked in their lives. Our...

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 challenges us to move beyond comfort and faithfully steward our time, talents, and treasure. God has giv...

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 grace, resist becoming comfortable, and remember that the Church is a rescue mission for people who despera...

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 country, pray for their leaders, seek the good of their communities, and stay deeply surrendered to Jesu...

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, weary, overwhelmed, or standing in the middle of a season you never expected, this message is a remind...

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 church. Pastor Aaron also talks honestly about unhealthy extremes, spiritual manipulation, and how follo...

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, reverence, awe, and love for Him, where we fear being far from Him more than anything else. Through Scripture...

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 to move beyond comfortable faith and embrace a life marked by compassion, action, generosity, and genui...

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 spiritually and Biblically. Scripture teaches that we live in both a physical and spiritual world. Beca...

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 challenges us to rethink singleness, not as second place, but as a season where God can shape identity...