Accelerate Church Podcast

This Sunday, we'll discover that our confidence isn't found in our own strength, but in God's faithfulness. No matter what has tried to overwhelm you, define you, or break you, God is able to sustain, rescue, and strengthen those who trust in Him.

This summer, we're journeying through the Psalms of Ascent—songs God's people sang as they made their way to Jerusalem. These weren't songs for easy moments; they were songs for the climb. Songs that reminded them to keep trusting God, even when the road was steep. In Week 1, we're reminded that God is calling each of us higher—not just in emotion or attendance, but in faith, obedi...

What does it look like when God's Word actually changes your life? In this Father's Day message, Pastor Ernest walks through the final step of the SOIA framework — Application — using the life of Caleb to show what bold, faithful, applied faith looks like in real time. This one's for every dad, every family, and everyone ready to stop hearing the Word and start living it.

When reading the Bible, one of the most important questions we can ask is: What am I actually seeing in the text? In this message, Dr. Ernest Grant, II teaches the foundational skill of observation —learning to slow down, pay attention, and discover what Scripture is saying before jumping to interpretation or application.

In a world where the Bible often sits unopened and misunderstood, Scripture: What Am I Reading? helps us rediscover what God’s Word actually is and why it matters. Walking through 2 Timothy 3•14–17, Pastor Jacob unpacks the divine origin, purpose, and power of Scripture—showing how the Bible is more than a collection of books; it’s God’s revelation that teaches, corrects, equips, and ultimately po...

We live in a culture chasing “enough”—enough money, enough security, enough control—believing it will finally bring peace. But the truth is, enough is never enough to fund your peace. In this message from Proverbs 11:25. Dr. Ernest Grant, II unpacks how peace isn’t found in what you accumulate, but in what you’re willing to surrender.

Is your peace tied to your bank account?  In a world where we trust apps to pick us up and strangers to house us, we often think we have "trust" figured out. But Dr. Ernest Grant, II challenges us to look deeper: What is actually funding your trust? If your security vanishes when the market dips or your balance drops, you aren't experiencing trust—you’re experiencing a "funded f...

This Mother’s Day message reminds us that one moment in God’s presence can change everything. As we walk through 1 Samuel 1, we look at the story of Hannah — a woman carrying pain, disappointment, and unanswered prayers, yet still choosing to seek God. Whether you’re celebrating today, grieving today, waiting on God, or just trying to hold on, this message is for you.

  Most of us believe in prayer the same way we believe in eating vegetables — we know we should, but we never quite make it a lifestyle. In this final message from the book of James, Dr. Ernest Grant II challenges us to move beyond survival mode prayer and become people whose lives are defined by it. Because the same God who answered Elijah is still listening.

In this message, Dr. Ernest Grant II walks through James 4:13–5:6 and exposes the danger of living as if we control tomorrow and trusting wealth to secure our lives. James reminds us that life is fragile, God is sovereign, and our resources are meant to serve God’s mission—not replace our trust in Him. This message calls us to humility, generosity, and full surrender to the Lord who holds our futu...

What’s really behind the conflicts in your life?  In James 4, we discover that the wars around us are often fueled by wars within us — disordered desires, misplaced trust, and divided loyalty. But the deeper issue isn’t just relational tension. It’s distance from God.  This Easter message, Dr. Ernest Grant II  explores how our pride, envy, and spiritual drift create separation — and how Jesus’ dea...

Small things with massive consequences. James says your tongue belongs on that list. In "Just Shut It!" — Pastor Ernest Grant II unpacks James 3 and gets ruthlessly practical about what your words are doing to your relationships, your reputation, and your life. This one will hit different.

In a culture where faith is often more talked about than lived, Just Show It challenges us to examine whether our belief in Jesus is actually evident in our everyday lives. Walking through James 2:14 –26, this message exposes the difference between dead faith, empty belief, and the kind of real, dynamic faith that moves us to action—reminding us that true faith isn’t just something you say, it’s s...

This week at Accelerate Church, Dr. Ernest Grant preached a timely and challenging message from James 2:1–13 on the danger of favoritism and the call to mercy. Drawing from Scripture, real-life examples, and cultural insight, this message confronts how subtle prejudice and partiality can erode Christian community and distort the gospel. James reminds us that faith is not just what we believe—it’s...

In Just Live It! Dr. Ernest Grant, II challenges us to move from “gym strength” faith that looks good in controlled environments to functional faith that holds up under real-life pressure. Walking through James 1:19–27, he shows how real Christianity is tested by our tongue, our compassion, and our character—and why the goal isn’t checklist religion, but gospel-shaped living. Because we don’t obey...

Sin fractures. It pulls. It promises relief and delivers death. But James reminds us that while our desires were leading us toward the grave, God was moving toward us with life. But in this passage from James 1:13 -18, Dr. Ernest Grant II explains that He is not the author of temptation—He is the giver of every good and perfect gift. Through the gospel, He brought us forth by the word of truth, ma...

Faith isn’t proven by what we agree with—it’s revealed by how we respond. In the opening message of Faith in Motion , Dr. Ernest Grant II walks through James 1:1–12 and confronts the gap between intention and obedience. James reminds us that trials aren’t pointless interruptions; they are God’s tools for formation, endurance, and maturity. If you’ve ever felt scattered, squeezed, or stuck, this me...

  In a culture that celebrates cliques, hype, and surface-level connection, Be A Better Friend challenges us to rethink what real friendship actually looks like. Walking through Malachi 3:13–4:6, Dr. Ernest Grant, II reveals why relationships quietly drift, how careless words and selfish expectations erode trust, and why godly friendships are essential for your spiritual health.

We all want justice, especially when the world feels broken, unfair, and upside down. In this message from Malachi 2:17 - 3:12 , Dr. Ernest Grant II confronts the cry we all feel deep down: “Where is the God of justice?” What if God isn’t absent, but patiently at work, starting with His own people? This sermon challenges our assumptions about justice, exposes the ways we subtly accuse God, and poi...

In this message Dr. Ernest Grant, Il spoke from Malachi 2:1-8, and it's a sobering-but hope-filled, word for anyone who's been showing up but feels spiritually disconnected. Using real-life illustrations and the warning God gives to the priests in Malachi, he explores how activity can continue while spiritual power is lost.

In this message from the Cold Blooded collection, Dr. Ernest Grant II dives into Malachi 1 to tackle a foundational question: What does God really want? We often treat God like a divine "Goodwill bin," dropping off the scraps of our time, the leftovers of our energy, and the loose change of our finances once our own appetites are satisfied. But God isn't a beggar looking for a handou...

Pastor Ernest Grant II preached a powerful message on the transformative power of generosity. Teaching from Proverbs 11:24–25, he reminded the church that “one person gives freely, yet gains even more.” His message centered on the truth that generosity isn’t about losing—it’s about living—stepping into the kind of life God designed for us, marked by open hands, full hearts, and faith that trusts H...

In Gifted , Pastor Ernest unpacks how the Holy Spirit empowers every believer with spiritual gifts—not as trophies to admire but as tools to serve. From love, word, and power gifts, we learn that the point isn’t to chase experiences but to become more like Jesus and build His church. The greatest gift is a Person: Jesus, who saves us, fills us with His Spirit, and sends us

In this message, Pastor Ernest unpacks how God takes what looks ordinary and makes it extraordinary in His hands. You’ll be reminded that your faithfulness is never wasted, your obscurity is not overlooked, and your story is not defined by loss but by the cross and the empty tomb.

Week 3 of GHOSTED!