One Hope Church Stellenbosch

In this sermon from Acts 8, Scott unpacks how God used the scattering of the early church to spread the gospel far beyond Jerusalem. Through the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, we’re reminded that evangelism isn’t about having perfect answers or impressive ability, it’s about simple obedience and trusting the Holy Spirit to work. Scott explores God’s heart for the lost, the freedom that...

In Acts 6 and 7, Johannes shows how the gospel of Jesus is unstoppable despite threats from within and outside the church. Internal division over neglected widows was met with wise, Spirit-led leadership that restored unity and allowed the church to grow. External persecution against Stephen led not to silence, but to the spread of the gospel as believers were scattered. This sermon reminds us tha...

This sermon explores Psalm 77 and the powerful discipline of lament in the life of a believer. In a broken world marked by suffering, we are invited to turn to God, honestly pour out our hearts, and wrestle with real questions about His character. Rather than staying stuck in despair, the psalmist shows us how to speak truth to our hearts by remembering God’s faithfulness. Ultimately, our hope is...

Easter stands at the center of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ truly died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. This sermon explores the historical reality of the cross and the resurrection, showing that Jesus is alive and reigns as King. His victory means sin, death, and Satan are defeated, our forgiveness is secured, and we are given new life in Him. The empty tomb is not...

This sermon from Acts 4:31–5:42 explores what makes the church truly unstoppable. Filled with the Holy Spirit, the early believers lived in deep unity, bold witness, and radical generosity. Yet the story of Ananias and Sapphira reveals the danger of hypocrisy and compromised hearts, reminding us that God cares deeply about holiness within His church. Even amid internal challenges and external oppo...

Riley’s sermon highlights that the gospel is unstoppable, even in the face of opposition. In Acts 3–4, a miraculous healing leads to bold proclamation about Jesus, which brings resistance from authorities. Instead of reacting with fear, the early church responds with unity and prayer. They remember God’s sovereignty, recognize that opposition is part of His plan, and ask for boldness rather than s...

In Acts 2:14–47, we see the birth of the church and a blueprint for how the church should live today. After the Holy Spirit is poured out, Peter boldly proclaims the gospel—Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and lordship. The message pierces hearts and calls people to a radical response: repentance, baptism, forgiveness of sins, and receiving the Holy Spirit. As thousands respond, a new community i...

In this message, “Empowered for Mission” from Acts 2:1–4, Pete Cornford explores how the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost empowered the early church for God’s mission. The same Spirit who filled the disciples is still given to every believer today—not just for personal experience, but to make us bold witnesses of Jesus. As we depend on the Spirit rather than our own ability, our lives begin...

In this powerful sermon, Gareth explores the profound significance of living with a "Kingdom Mindset." Drawing from biblical principles, he emphasises that our perspective determines our reality and our impact on the world. He challenges believers to shift their focus from earthly distractions to divine priorities, cultivating a life rooted in faith, purpose, and spiritual authority. By aligning o...

In this sermon, Bates emphasizes the "One Thing" that truly matters: the singular pursuit of Jesus Christ as our ultimate source of rest and purpose. He explores how this focus transforms three specific areas of our lives. First, he addresses how we find peace when we are in trouble, shifting our gaze from the storm to the Savior. Next, he speaks to the restlessness in our hearts, showing how inti...

In this powerful sermon, Terry Virgo explores the transformative nature of God's grace, emphasizing that it is not merely a theological concept but a lived reality. Drawing from biblical foundations, he challenges believers to move beyond legalism and performance-based faith to embrace the finished work of Christ. Virgo highlights how understanding our identity in Christ empowers us to live in tru...

In this "Vision Sunday" sermon, Gareth reaffirms that the mission of the church is defined solely by Jesus’ final commands in scripture rather than human strategy. Drawing from four biblical accounts, he identifies the church as a people of presence and peace, shaped by the Word, and sent on a "glocal" mission. A key highlight is the expansion of the church's mission statement to include "filling...

In this compelling sermon Sarah explores the profound nature of God as our Savior and the intentionality behind His rescue. Focusing on the truth that we cannot save ourselves, she highlights how God meets us in our deepest brokenness not with judgment, but with transformative grace. This sermon emphasizes that salvation is both a one-time event and a daily reliance on His strength to navigate lif...

God doesn’t want part of your heart — He wants all of it. In this confronting and hope-filled sermon, Gareth explores the biblical truth that God is a jealous God, not out of control or fear, but out of deep love and covenant faithfulness. This message challenges listeners to confront distractions, misplaced priorities, and hidden idols that compete for their devotion. It’s a call to wholehearted...

In this sermon from the "Behold" series, Gareth explores the sobering reality of God as Judge through the story of Achan in Joshua 7. By contrasting the miraculous victory at Jericho with the crushing defeat at Ai, it illustrates the corporate nature of sin and the necessity of God’s righteous judgment. He challenges listeners to move beyond self-fashioned views of a comfortable deity to behold th...

Message from Nathan Fisher on January 11, 2026

In this Immanuel series message, Gareth shows how the incarnation enables Jesus to be our perfect and empathetic Great High Priest. Fully God and fully human, Jesus now continually ministers for us—advocating for our forgiveness, mediating our relationship with the Father, and interceding for us with compassion. Because Jesus understands our weakness and represents us perfectly before God, our sal...

The profound meaning of Christmas is God’s definitive action to overcome humanity's separation from Him, declaring Immanuel—God with us. This sermon anchors the Christian faith in God's unchanging desire to dwell with His people. We trace this commitment from the prophetic promises to its ultimate fulfilment in the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Jesus became the visible, tangible, and permanent dwel...

In this final message from 1 Corinthians, Gareth unpacks Paul’s closing chapter as a rich window into early church life—marked by global gospel partnership, planned generosity, and mutual strengthening. He highlights Paul’s four urgent exhortations: be watchful, stand firm, act courageously, be strong, and let everything be done in love. The letter ends where it began—on the grace of Christ—callin...

This sermon unpacks the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, addressing the sceptical question of what the resurrected body will be like, drawing from 1 Corinthians 15:35-58. The passage highlights God's incredible power, demonstrated even in a simple seed, to raise the dead. The sermon explores the glorious truth that at the last trumpet, believers will be instantaneously changed. This...

In this message, Amazing Grace: Responding to Grace, Gareth unpacks 1 Corinthians 15:8–10, showing how God’s grace completely transformed the apostle Paul—from persecutor to passionate servant of Christ. He reminds us that grace is God’s unearned, undeserved favour that changes our identity, fuels our motivation, and becomes our source of strength. When we truly see and understand grace, like Paul...

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the unshakable foundation of our faith, not an optional belief. This truth from 1 Corinthians 15 is explored in a sermon that dives into the absolute core that underpins everything we believe. It delivers us from the exhausting struggle of trying to earn God's love, granting us a restful standing in His finished work. Discover how the Risen Christ gives you a se...

"Build the body, not the ego" is the central theme of this week's message on 1 Corinthians 14, serving as the practical application of spiritual gifts through the lens of love. Paul is addressing the chaos and disorder in the Corinthian church's public gatherings. The sermon compares prophecy, which builds up the church in a common language, to tongues, which are personal and often unintelligible...

Based on Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 13, this sermon explores "a more excellent way" for the church: the supremacy of love. We learn that even the most spectacular Christian activities—from great sacrifice to profound knowledge—are rendered worthless if not motivated by genuine love, becoming nothing more than a "noisy gong". God's true measure is love, which is patient, kind, and never ends....

In this week’s message, Gareth unpacked 1 Corinthians 12, exploring Paul’s teaching on spiritual gifts and their purpose in the life of the church. He showed how the Corinthians’ confusion mirrors many believers today—some wary of spiritual gifts, others using them unwisely. Gareth reminded us that these gifts are freely given by God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and intended for the common good....