God First | Return | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

If Trace is your church home but you've never been able to walk through our doors, this one's for you. On August 24 at 6:00 PM MT, Pastor Aaron is hosting a live digital vision night specifically for our online community. You'll hear firsthand about the future of Trace, the Return Initiative, and what we believe God is doing in Colorado Springs and beyond. You'll also get to ask questions directly. Register at this link: https://trace.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3806128 ⸻ What does it really mean to put God first with everything we have? In God First, Pastor Aaron Pennington continues the Return discipleship initiative by challenging us to look honestly at what we may still be holding back from God. Using baptism as a picture of full surrender, Pastor Aaron asks a simple question: What are we still keeping above the water? This message explores biblical stewardship, generosity, tithing, sacrifice, and why Jesus spoke so often about money. Our finances are not ultimately about percentages. They reveal what has our trust, our security, and our heart. Everything we have belongs to God. We are simply stewards of what He has placed in our hands. When we return our first and best to Him, we are choosing to put God first. Scripture referenced: 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 is a Christian church in Colorado Springs helping people find their way back to God through the grace and truth of Jesus Christ. 📍 Trace Church | Colorado Springs Join us Sundays at 8:15a | 10:00a | 11:45a | 5:00p (Mountain Time) Livestream 10:00a MT 4330 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs 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: / @tracechurch 🌐 Visit our website: https://tracechurch.com 📘 Like us on Facebook: / tracechurchcos 📸 Follow on Instagram: / trace.church 🎧 Listen to the Trace Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof... ⸻ 🚶‍♂️ TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP ✅ Connect with Trace: https://tracechurch.com/next-steps/ 🙏 Request prayer: https://tracechurch.com/need-prayer/ 💸 Give your First and Best: https://tracechurch.com/give/ ⸻ 📖 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 00:00 Preservice Loop 04:50 It Really Is Amazing Grace 08:56 God of Revival 14:39 Welcome 15:09 Announcements 16:33 Giving 17:49 Return Story 22:45 God First | Pastor Aaron Pennington 27:11 Prayer 28:13 Stewardship: Everything Belongs to God 32:05 You Cannot Serve God and Money 33:02 Where Your Treasure Is 35:12 Nothing Above the Water 35:50 Returning Our First and Best 38:16 The Apple Illustration 41:17 Putting God First 42:20 What Are You Holding Above the Water? 45:16 Stop Looking for a Loophole 47:34 Giving From a Pure Heart 48:10 It Takes Faith to Give First 49:53 Return to Me | Malachi 3 51:22 “Test Me in This” 54:39 A Priority Problem 54:57 Sacrificial Giving 55:54 Comfort Won’t Save the Lost 57:17 “I’m Not Done Yet” 57:54 God’s Not Done Yet 59:14 Prayer & Response 1:00:27 Advanced Commitment Night 1:01:28 Communion & Response 1:06:24 Holy Forever 1:11:57 When Wind Meets Fire 1:17:01 Closing Prayer 1:17:40 Next Steps & Closing