One Hope Church Stellenbosch

In Daniel 1, Gareth explores what it means to remain faithful to God while living in a culture that does not share our allegiance to Him. Daniel reminds us that God remains sovereign even when circumstances seem out of control. Babylon sought to reshape the young exiles through their thinking, desires and identity, yet Daniel remained devoted to God without withdrawing from the culture around him....

In the final chapters of Acts, Paul’s journey to Rome is anything but straightforward. Through storms, shipwreck, imprisonment and unexpected detours, we see God’s providence at work. Paul continues to trust God, serve others and proclaim Jesus wherever he finds himself. Acts ends with Paul in prison, yet the gospel remains unhindered. The story is unfinished because Jesus is still at work through...

Message from Scott Landman on September 20, 2026

In Acts 20, Ryan explores what biblical leadership looks like as Paul prepares to leave the Ephesian church. Biblical leadership is from God and for God, given for the good of his people, and ultimately cruciform — shaped by the self-giving example of Jesus. Paul’s life shows that leadership is not about platforms, prestige or power, but about serving others, laying down our lives and remaining fa...

In Acts 19, the Holy Spirit turns lives and a city upside down—and ultimately, the right way up. Bates Alheit looks at what happens when the Spirit confronts what is false, leads us into genuine repentance, and re-centres our lives around Jesus. What has taken centre stage in your life? This sermon is an invitation to let the Holy Spirit reorient our hearts, habits and priorities so that Jesus is...

In Acts 18, we see the unstoppable mission of God advancing through ordinary people who faithfully play their part. Gareth Bowley explores how gospel partnerships, godly wisdom, divine encouragement and godly discipleship helped the gospel continue to spread despite opposition and difficulty. Through the examples of Paul, Aquila, Priscilla, Silas, Timothy and Apollos, we are reminded that we are n...

In this sermon from Acts 17, Jono Hulley explores Paul’s approach to engaging with the culture around him. Rather than withdrawing from culture, confronting it aggressively, or compromising the gospel, Paul compassionately enters people’s world, learns their beliefs and values, builds meaningful bridges, and faithfully points them to Jesus. We are challenged to go where people are, pray for opport...

In Acts 16, Gareth Bowley explores the unstoppable advance of the gospel through the Spirit-led lives of Paul and Silas. The passage challenges us to pursue obedience rather than simply taking every opportunity, trusting God in both open and closed doors. Through Lydia, the slave girl and the Philippian jailer, we see the gospel’s power to save and unite people from radically different backgrounds...

Message from Arno De Bruin on August 16, 2026

In Acts 15, the early church faces a serious conflict over what is required for salvation and how Jewish and Gentile believers can live together in unity. Daniel Thomae explores how the church moved from rupture to repair and ultimately resilience by returning to the truth of the gospel: salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus alone. The passage challenges us to know Scripture, resist adding...

Message from Matthew Clothier on August 9, 2026

Message from Kyle Peters on August 2, 2026

In this sermon from Acts 13–14, Gareth explores the church in Antioch as a model of a healthy, mission-focused church. Grounded in faithful biblical teaching and led by the Holy Spirit, Antioch became a sending church that helped spread the gospel through church planting and global mission. This sermon examines how the unchanging message of Jesus can be communicated effectively in different contex...

As we conclude our Respectable Sins series, Nathan explores one of the most subtle and dangerous sins of all: legalism. Through Luke 15, he reminds us that the gospel is not about striving harder or earning God's acceptance through our performance. We are not "sheepdogs" proving our worth, but helpless sheep rescued by the Good Shepherd and welcomed home as beloved sons and daughters. Discover the...

Message from Oliver Vierhaus on July 19, 2026

Message from Gareth Bowley on July 12, 2026

Message from Johannes Brand on July 5, 2026

In this sermon Gareth explores how worry and anxiety often reveal a deeper issue beneath the surface: unbelief. Through Israel’s wilderness journey and Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6, we are challenged to consider what we truly believe about God’s character, faithfulness, and fatherly care. Rather than allowing fear and anxiety to harden our hearts, we are invited to trust the God who has proven Him...

In this sermon Riley explores the hidden and destructive nature of pride. Far more than arrogance, pride is a heart that chooses self-dependence over dependence on God. Looking at Genesis 3 and throughout Scripture, she illustrates how pride lies beneath many of our struggles, shaping our identity, relationships, and view of God. Yet the gospel offers hope: God opposes the proud but gives grace to...

Message from Steve van Rhyn on June 14, 2026

In this sermon, Bates explores Paul’s command in Ephesians 5:18 and reminds us that the Christian life is not meant to be lived through our own strength. Using the picture of a sailboat catching the wind, he shows how the Holy Spirit empowers, guides, and transforms believers as they position themselves to receive His work. Through Scripture, worship, prayer, community, and thanksgiving, we learn...

In Acts 12, Gareth's sermon explores the reality of gospel opposition and the power of prayer. As the early church faces persecution, imprisonment, and loss, they respond not with fear or self-reliance, but with earnest prayer. Through Peter’s miraculous rescue and Herod’s downfall, we see that while opposition is real, God’s purposes remain unstoppable. This message challenges us to trust God in...

In this sermon on Acts 11 and 13, Gareth unpacks how the church in Antioch became a powerful model of a healthy, Spirit-filled church. From multicultural unity and visible grace to discipleship, generosity, worship, and mission, Antioch displayed the transforming power of the gospel. This message challenges believers to embrace God’s purposes, pursue unity across cultural barriers, and become a ch...

In this sermon on Acts 10–11, Gareth explores God’s heart for all people through the story of Peter and Cornelius. As God breaks cultural and ethnic barriers, the early church is challenged to embrace the truth that the gospel is for every nation, tribe, and background. This message unpacks how Jesus creates a diverse people united by faith and calls the church to reflect His kingdom through unity...

In this sermon on Acts 9, Nathan explores the breathtaking conversion of Saul and the overwhelming reality of God’s sovereign grace. From persecutor to preacher, Saul’s story reveals that nobody is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ. This message reminds us that God pursues sinners, transforms hearts, and calls His church to become a forgiving and faith-filled family. Be encouraged to marvel at God’...