One Hope Church Stellenbosch

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’...

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