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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 as understanding them, and reading Scripture isn’t simply about gaining knowledge. It’s about allowing God’s truth to shape how we respond to temptation, suffering, and the voices competing for our attention. From the wilderness to the cross, Jesus demonstrates what it means to trust the Father’s Word and give Him the final say. Scripture References: Matthew 3:16–17; Matthew 4:1–11; Deuteronomy 6; Deuteronomy 8; Psalm 91; Isaiah 26:3; Luke 4:13; Matthew 27:40. If you live in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area, we’d love to have you join us in person this Sunday! 📍 Trace Church 4330 Mark Dabling Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80907 SUNDAY SERVICES 8:15 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:45 AM | 5:00 PM Livestream | 10:00 AM MT ASL Interpretation offered in person | 10:00 AM  TRACE KIDS PROGRAMMING | Available during every Sunday service for children ages 0–5th grade TRACE STUDENTS (YOUTH MINISTRY) High School (9th–12th) | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Middle School (6th–8th) | Sundays at 5:00 PM TRACE YOUNG ADULTS | AGES 18–30 Friday Night Service | 7:00 PM Sunday Nights | 7:00 PM Connection Events Subscribe to Trace Church for weekly Sunday services, sermons, worship, Bible teaching, testimonies, messages from Pastor Aaron Pennington and Dr. Trent Langhofer, and teaching from guest pastors and Christian leaders. Looking for a church in Colorado Springs? Searching for a Bible-believing, Jesus-centered, Spirit-led church community? You’re welcome here. ⸻ STAY CONNECTED 📌 Subscribe for weekly messages:  https://www.youtube.com/@tracechurch 🌐 Visit our website: https://tracechurch.com 📘 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraceChurchCOS/ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trace.church/ 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trace.church 🎧 Listen to the Trace Podcast: https://trace.church/4rQfCI6 ⸻ 🚶‍♂️ TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP ✅ Connect with Trace: https://tracechurch.com/next-steps/ 🙏 Request prayer: https://trace.church/4jxynOc 💸  Give your First and Best: https://tracechurch.com/giving/ ⸻ 📖 ABOUT TRACE CHURCH Trace Church exists to help people find and follow Jesus. From in-person worship in Colorado Springs to online services around the world, we create space for life-changing encounters with God’s Word and His presence. Whether you are exploring faith or looking for a place to grow, there is room for you here. ⸻ Trace Church Colorado Springs, Sunday church service, Christian church Colorado Springs, Bible believing church, worship service live stream, Jesus centered church, Spirit filled church, church livestream Colorado Springs

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 we have something to offer, but whether we’re willing to use what He’s given us. Because following Jesus means more than gathering on Sundays. It means stepping out in faith and being part of what God is doing in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities. Scripture: Ephesians 2:8–10; Matthew 25:14–30 Trace Church is a Christian church in Colorado Springs helping people encounter Jesus, experience transformation, and live out their faith beyond the walls of the church. Each week, Pastor Aaron Pennington, Dr. Trent Langhofer, the Trace Church teaching team, and incredible guest speakers from churches and ministries around the country share practical, Bible-based messages about following Jesus, growing in faith, discipleship, relationships, purpose, and living out the Christian life. Whether you’re searching for a church in Colorado Springs, looking for a Sunday church service online, exploring Christianity, returning to church, or looking for biblical teaching and worship, we’re glad you’re here. If you live in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area, we’d love to have you join us in person this Sunday! 📍 Trace Church 4330 Mark Dabling Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80907 SUNDAY SERVICES 8:15 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:45 AM | 5:00 PM Livestream | 10:00 AM MT ASL Interpretation offered in person | 10:00 AM  TRACE KIDS PROGRAMMING | Available during every Sunday service for children ages 0–5th grade TRACE STUDENTS (YOUTH MINISTRY) High School (9th–12th) | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Middle School (6th–8th) | Sundays at 5:00 PM TRACE YOUNG ADULTS | AGES 18–30 Friday Nights | 7:00 PM Sunday Nights | 7:00 PM Connection Events Subscribe to Trace Church for weekly Sunday services, sermons, worship, Bible teaching, testimonies, messages from Pastor Aaron Pennington and Dr. Trent Langhofer, and teaching from guest pastors and Christian leaders. Looking for a church in Colorado Springs? Searching for a Bible-believing, Jesus-centered, Spirit-led church community? You’re welcome here. ⸻ STAY CONNECTED 📌 Subscribe for weekly messages:  https://www.youtube.com/@tracechurch 🌐 Visit our website: https://tracechurch.com 📘 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraceChurchCOS/ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trace.church/ 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trace.church 🎧 Listen to the Trace Podcast: https://trace.church/4rQfCI6 ⸻ 🚶‍♂️ TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP ✅ Connect with Trace: https://tracechurch.com/next-steps/ 🙏 Request prayer: https://trace.church/4jxynOc 💸  Give your First and Best: https://tracechurch.com/giving/ ⸻ 📖 ABOUT TRACE CHURCH Trace Church exists to help people find and follow Jesus. From in-person worship in Colorado Springs to online services around the world, we create space for life-changing encounters with God’s Word and His presence. Whether you are exploring faith or looking for a place to grow, there is room for you here. ⸻ Trace Church Colorado Springs, Sunday church service, Christian church Colorado Springs, Bible believing church, worship service live stream, Jesus centered church, Spirit filled church, church livestream Colorado Springs

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, or the opinions of others to keep us from sharing our faith? And what would happen if we began approaching our relationships with greater boldness and urgency? Jesus does the saving, but He’s called us to share the hope we’ve found in Him. Scripture References: Luke 19:10, Matthew 9:9-12, Luke 15:3-7, John 14:6, Luke 9:25-27, Romans 10:14-15 Trace Church | Colorado Springs, Colorado Sunday Services: 8:15 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:45 AM & 5:00 PM If you live in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area, we’d love to have you join us in person this Sunday! 📍 Trace Church 4330 Mark Dabling Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80907 SUNDAY SERVICES 8:15 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:45 AM | 5:00 PM Livestream | 10:00 AM MT ASL Interpretation offered in person | 10:00 AM  TRACE KIDS PROGRAMMING | Available during every Sunday service for children ages 0–5th grade TRACE STUDENTS (YOUTH MINISTRY) High School (9th–12th) | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Middle School (6th–8th) | Sundays at 5:00 PM TRACE YOUNG ADULTS | AGES 18–30 Friday Nights | 7:00 PM Sunday Nights | 7:00 PM Connection Events Subscribe to Trace Church for weekly Sunday services, sermons, worship, Bible teaching, testimonies, messages from Pastor Aaron Pennington and Dr. Trent Langhofer, and teaching from guest pastors and Christian leaders. Looking for a church in Colorado Springs? Searching for a Bible-believing, Jesus-centered, Spirit-led church community? You’re welcome here. ⸻ STAY CONNECTED 📌 Subscribe for weekly messages:  https://www.youtube.com/@tracechurch 🌐 Visit our website: https://tracechurch.com 📘 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraceChurchCOS/ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trace.church/ 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trace.church 🎧 Listen to the Trace Podcast: https://trace.church/4rQfCI6 ⸻ 🚶‍♂️ TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP ✅ Connect with Trace: https://tracechurch.com/next-steps/ 🙏 Request prayer: https://trace.church/4jxynOc 💸  Give your First and Best: https://tracechurch.com/giving/ ⸻ 📖 ABOUT TRACE CHURCH Trace Church exists to help people find and follow Jesus. From in-person worship in Colorado Springs to online services around the world, we create space for life-changing encounters with God’s Word and His presence. Whether you are exploring faith or looking for a place to grow, there is room for you here. ⸻ Trace Church Colorado Springs, Sunday church service, Christian church Colorado Springs, Bible believing church, worship service live stream, Jesus centered church, Spirit filled church, church livestream Colorado Springs

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 Magdalene after the resurrection of Jesus, we see three very different struggles and the same response from Jesus. Peter’s shame makes him hide, but Jesus comes searching.Thomas’ doubt causes him to pull away, but Jesus draws near.Mary’s disappointment makes her lose sight of God, but Jesus calls her by name. This message explores what the Bible says about feeling distant from God, dealing with shame and failure, wrestling honestly with doubt, and trusting God when life doesn’t go the way you expected. Scripture References:📖 Luke 22:34, 60–62 | Peter denies Jesus📖 John 18:18 | Peter and the charcoal fire📖 John 21:1–19 | Jesus restores Peter📖 John 20:24–29 | Jesus meets Thomas in his doubt📖 John 20:11–18 | Jesus meets Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb📖 Genesis 3:6–10 | Shame and hiding from God “The God you’re trying to connect with is already moving toward you.” If shame is telling you to hide, doubt is telling you to pull away, or disappointment is telling you God isn’t there, this message is an invitation to keep asking, seeking, knocking, and trusting the character of God even when you cannot trace His activity. Trace Church is a Christian church in Colorado Springs helping people find and follow Jesus through biblical teaching, worship, community, serving, and discipleship. 📍 Trace Church 4330 Mark Dabling Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80907 SUNDAY SERVICES 8:15 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:45 AM | 5:00 PM Livestream | 10:00 AM MT ASL Interpretation offered in person | 10:00 AM  TRACE KIDS PROGRAMMING | Available during every Sunday service for children ages 0–5th grade TRACE STUDENTS (YOUTH MINISTRY) High School (9th–12th) | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Middle School (6th–8th) | Sundays at 5:00 PM TRACE YOUNG ADULTS | AGES 18–30 Friday Nights | 7:00 PM Sunday Nights | 7:00 PM Connection Events Subscribe to Trace Church for weekly Sunday services, sermons, worship, Bible teaching, testimonies, messages from Pastor Aaron Pennington and Dr. Trent Langhofer, and teaching from guest pastors and Christian leaders. Looking for a church in Colorado Springs? Searching for a Bible-believing, Jesus-centered, Spirit-led church community? You’re welcome here. ⸻ STAY CONNECTED 🔴 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@tracechurch 🌐 Visit our website: https://tracechurch.com 📘 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraceChurchCOS/ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trace.church/ 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trace.church 🎧 Listen to the Trace Podcast: https://trace.church/4rQfCI6 ⸻ 🚶‍♂️ TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP ✅ Connect with Trace: https://tracechurch.com/next-steps/ 🙏 Request prayer: https://trace.church/4jxynOc 💸  Give your First and Best: https://tracechurch.com/giving/ ⸻ 📖 ABOUT TRACE CHURCH Trace Church exists to help people find and follow Jesus. From in-person worship in Colorado Springs to online services around the world, we create space for life-changing encounters with God’s Word and His presence. Whether you are exploring faith or looking for a place to grow, there is room for you here. ⸻ Trace Church Colorado Springs, Sunday church service, Christian church Colorado Springs, Bible believing church, worship service live stream, Jesus centered church, Spirit filled church, church livestream Colorado Springs

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 simply filling a need. It’s about surrender. Pastor Aaron challenges us to ask whether Jesus is simply someone we learn from or truly the Lord of our lives. Following Jesus means being willing to serve, love others, and get our hands dirty for the sake of His Kingdom. The local church exists to show a lost and broken world who Jesus is, and one of the clearest ways we do that is by serving one another in love. Scripture References: John 2:5; John 13:12–15; John 13:33–35; Matthew 26:22–25; Matthew 26:49.

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 continued pursuing meaningful relationships and trusting in the presence of God. Through the examples of Luke, Paul, and Onesiphorus, we discover different ways biblical community takes shape: Luke stayed. Paul asked. Onesiphorus searched. And when everyone else was absent, the Lord stood beside Paul. Following Jesus was never meant to be done alone. Whether you’re struggling with loneliness, looking for Christian friends, searching for a small group, or wondering how to build deeper relationships, Scripture reminds us that we were created for connection. At Trace Church, C3 is about three essential connections in the Christian life: connecting with God, connecting with others through community, and connecting with the Church. Scripture References: 2 Timothy 4:9–18 2 Timothy 1:16–18 Genesis 2:18 Acts 19:11–12 2 Corinthians 11:24–27 Take the next step: Find a small group and give people the opportunity to know you. If you already have your people, make room for someone who doesn’t. 📍 Trace Church | 4330 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO Sundays | 8:15 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:45 AM | 5:00 PM Livestream | 10:00 AM MT

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’ve gone, what you’ve done, or how long the road home has been, the grace of God through Jesus is greater than your past. This Sunday also marked a defining moment in the story of Trace Church as we celebrated 10 years of ministry, witnessed people surrender their lives to Jesus through baptism, and brought forward our Return commitments, choosing sacrificial generosity to make room for more people to encounter Jesus and find their way home to their Heavenly Father. Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 3:23, Colossians 2:13-14, 1 John 2:2, 1 Corinthians 13:12-13, Ephesians 3:19, Romans 6:4 Whatever it takes. Until all have heard.

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. Through Matthew 4:17, John 8:34-36, 1 John 1:5-10, and Psalm 103:12, we’re reminded that confession and repentance aren’t about living in shame. They’re about walking in the freedom Jesus has already made possible. What has caused you to drift? What have you become comfortable with that God is asking you to surrender? And what would it look like to return to Jesus as your first love?

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 Aaron challenges us to ask whether church and biblical community have become merely possibilities in our lives or genuine priorities. He also shares the vision for Trace Church’s future home as a place that does more than host Sunday services, becoming a hub for relationships, ministry, meals, food assistance, and serving the Colorado Springs community. Because we were created to know others and to be fully known. Scripture References: Acts 1; Acts 2:42-47; John 14; Hebrews 10:19-25; Matthew 25:31-36; Revelation 2.

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 Matthew 6 and the parable of the talents to Malachi 3 and the example of Cain and Abel, Pastor Aaron shows that biblical generosity is ultimately not a money issue. It’s a heart issue. Scripture: Romans 6, Matthew 6:19-24, Luke 12:15, Matthew 13, 1 Timothy 6, Deuteronomy 14:23, Exodus 23:19, Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 14:20, Genesis 28, Matthew 23:23, Malachi 3:6-10, John 3:16. God First | Return | Pastor Aaron Pennington Trace Church | Colorado Springs, Colorado

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 message explores what it means to live in “the land between two trees,” with limited time and a continuing opportunity to invite others into the saving grace of Jesus. Pastor Aaron also looks at Matthew 24 and 1 Thessalonians 5, challenging the church not to become spiritually complacent, but to stay awake, live with urgency, and remain focused on the mission Jesus has given us. Scripture: John 3:16-18, John 14:1-3, Revelation 21:1-5, Revelation 22:1-2, Matthew 24:3-8, Matthew 24:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6. The Return of Christ | Return | Pastor Aaron Pennington Trace Church | Colorado Springs, Colorado

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 Springs. Through Acts 2, Acts 4, fasting, prayer, sacrifice, and generosity, Pastor Aaron challenges the church to ask a deeper question: before God does something through us, what does He want to do in us? Return is a call back to surrender, obedience, biblical community, generosity, urgency, and ultimately Jesus.

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 conversation reveal how God can work through ordinary circumstances. Esther 9:20–22 shows God turning a day marked for destruction into a celebration of deliverance. This message gives three practical truths for seasons when God seems absent: Trust His presence when you cannot see His hand. Choose faithfulness when you cannot control the outcome. Live in the joy of God’s redemption plan. Romans 8:28 does not say that everything that happens is good. It promises that God can work in all things for the good of those who love Him. And because of the cross and resurrection of Jesus, we know that sorrow will not have the final word. You may not understand the chapter you are living, but you can still trust the Author.

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 stories don’t save people, but they faithfully point others to the One who does. Jayson French has spent more than two decades serving in student ministry and now leads Christ In Youth (CIY), partnering with churches to help the next generation follow Jesus and live on mission.

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 given every person something meaningful to contribute. The invitation is to take a step of faith, join the mission, and use what He has entrusted to us to help more people encounter Jesus.