Trace Church

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 genuine love for others.

Through powerful stories and practical application, Pastor Rick reminds us that following Jesus means more than believing the right things. It means seeing people the way God sees them, stepping into messy situations, being willing to be inconvenienced, and loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Jesus said that all of Scripture hangs on two commands: love God and love your neighbor (Matthew 22:37-40). This message challenges us to evaluate what we truly love, how we treat the people around us, and whether we’re living out the mission God has placed before us.

Scripture References:
• Luke 10:25-37
• Matthew 22:37-40
• Deuteronomy 6:5
• Leviticus 19:18

At Trace Church in Colorado Springs, we believe every number has a name, every name has a story, and every story matters to God.

Sunday Service Times
8:15A | 10:00A | 11:45A
Livestream 10:00A MST

📍4330 Mark Dabling Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO

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. Because of that, we need discernment, wisdom, and a deep grounding in God’s Word so we aren’t easily deceived.

This message is a reminder that no matter what conversations are happening in culture, our hope stays fixed on Jesus.

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, security, purpose, and devotion.

Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, married, or walking with someone who is, this message offers biblical wisdom for relationships, boundaries, identity, and doing things God’s way.

Marriage is good, but it is not God. Only Christ can complete us. When we understand who we are and whose we are, every relationship in our life becomes healthier because of it.

Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 7
Colossians 2:6–10
John 15:13

Trace Church | Colorado Springs, CO

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 one put them into practice.

This sermon challenges us to move beyond spiritual complacency, good intentions, and consumer Christianity, and to become people who don’t just hear the words of Jesus but live them out.

Pastor Aaron also speaks to Trace Church about unity, ownership, generosity, and what it means to build a stronger foundation as a church for the future.

Scripture References:

Matthew 7:24–29

Psalm 1

John 17

Trace Church | Colorado Springs, CO

New episodes every week.

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 shaping our decisions, and the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him. Through the story of Chuck Colson and the words of Jesus, Dr. T reminds us that the narrow road may be difficult, but it leads to real life, purpose, and transformation.

Scripture References:
Matthew 7:13–27
John 10
Jeremiah 29
James 1

Trace Church | Colorado Springs, CO
New episodes every week.

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 connection with God, heals the way we see Him, and shapes the way we respond to others. As we receive the goodness of God vertically, we learn to release it horizontally.

📍 Trace Church | Colorado SpringsJoin us Sundays at 8:15a | 10:00a | 11:45a | 5:00p (Mountain Time)Livestream 10:00a MST4330 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado SpringsLooking for a church in Colorado Springs?Searching for a Bible-believing, Jesus-centered, Spirit-led church community?You’re welcome here.

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 practical guardrails for judging Jesus’ way, navigating conflict, restoring relationships, and speaking truth with grace.

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6
Message: Judge Not | Sermon on the Mount
Speaker: Dr. Trent Langhofer (Dr. T)
Trace Church | Colorado Springs

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 responsibility, marriage, father wounds, healing, and the role encouragement plays in helping men become who God has called them to be. Pastor Aaron also speaks to the cultural confusion around masculinity and points listeners back to God’s design for men and women.

If looking for a sermon on encouragement for men, biblical manhood, Christian leadership, healing from the past, or godly relationships, this message from Trace Church in Colorado Springs is both practical and deeply challenging.

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 thousands of lives changed by Jesus, this message is about faith, surrender, revival, and the mission to reach one more person with the hope of Christ. Pastor Aaron walks through the heart behind Trace, why this season matters, and how God may be opening the door for a future home that could expand ministry impact across Colorado Springs.

If you have ever wondered how Trace Church started, where it is headed, or what God is doing in this church, this message will give you the story, the vision, and the heartbeat behind it all.

In this episode:

• The story of how Trace Church began

• Easter weekend at Trace Church in Colorado Springs

• 6,500 people gathering to worship Jesus

• 133 baptisms and stories of life change

• Why reaching one more person still drives everything

• The future vision of Trace Church

• How God may be preparing a larger home for greater ministry impact

This message is for anyone looking for a church in Colorado Springs, anyone searching for hope in Jesus, or anyone wanting to hear a powerful story of faith, obedience, and God’s provision.

Trace Church is a Bible-believing, Jesus-centered, Spirit-led church in Colorado Springs helping people find hope, healing, and new life in Christ.

For more messages from Pastor Aaron Pennington and Trace Church, follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who needs hope.

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 for us.

What do you need to leave behind today?

If the grave is empty, then anything is possible.

Trace Church in Colorado Springs exists to help people encounter Jesus, experience transformation, and live out their faith.