One Hope Church Stellenbosch

In this powerful message from 1 Peter 2:4-12, Stephen unpacks God’s marvellous plan to build a remarkable people - His church. God is building His church with unremarkable and diverse people who were once not a people at all, but are now all people connected to Jesus, the cornerstone. Through the gospel, God transforms those previously called “not my people” into His treasured possession, clothed...

Nkululeko Mahlanyane from God First Tembisa exhorted One Hope Church from Judges 5:1-2 to lead well & follow well just like Deborah, Barak & our Lord Jesus did! We can do so because we trust in Him - Bless the LORD!

In this sermon from Psalm 126, Gareth unpacks how we’re invited to respond differently in times of hardship. Rather than retreat or give up, the Psalm calls us to remember God’s past faithfulness, to pray faith-filled prayers, and to keep sowing even through tears. As we follow Jesus—who sowed in tears for our joy—we’re encouraged to keep going, trusting that God will bring a harvest of joy in due...

In this message from 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5, Gareth unpacks how the cross of Christ—though seen as foolish or weak by the world—is in fact the wisdom and power of God. Paul’s simple gospel message confounded the proud city of Corinth, just as it still does in our city today. We are reminded that our salvation rests not on human effort or intellect, but on God’s grace alone—and this humbles us into...

'In part two of our Gospel Life Series, Nathan takes us through 1 Corinthians 1:10–17, where the Apostle Paul addresses a divided church and points us back to the one thing that truly unites us: the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Why do personality-driven factions creep into the church? How can we stay centered on the cross rather than human leaders or preferences? Join us as we explore Paul's passionate...

In this opening message of our Gospel Life series in 1 Corinthians, Gareth explores how the gospel is not only what we believe but what transforms every part of our lives. Drawing powerful parallels between Corinth and Stellenbosch, he shows how the church is a gathering of sanctified saints, called by God and sustained by His grace. Even in our messiness, God is faithful—He will keep us guiltless...

Jesus invites us into a new, abundant life by calling us to look to Him daily. In this message from Hebrews 12:1-2, we explore the hindrances that can slow us down — weights, sin, isolation, and suffering. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, He reshapes our WHY, secures our RIGHTEOUSNESS, renews our RELATIONSHIPS, and fills us with HOPE. With our gaze set on Him, we are empowered to run the race marked o...

On Resurrection Sunday, Gareth preached from 1 Timothy 1:12–17, reminding us of the staggering mercy of our Saviour. Through Paul’s reflections on his own salvation, we’re invited to marvel at God’s grace, who chooses and transforms even His enemies. We see Jesus as the source of our life and purpose, the One who overflows with mercy and patience. This message calls us to worship and rejoice in th...

In the final message of our Knowing God series, Gareth unpacks the beauty and richness of life shaped by the Trinity. Far from abstract theology, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit invite us into a dynamic relationship of love and joy. This sermon calls us to keep exploring God’s nature, embrace a full Trinitarian balance in our prayer & worship, avoid common theological errors, and enter the eterna...

“Scripture teaches us that as believers we are each sent—commissioned to make disciples of all nations. However, we can sometimes rely on wrong motivation leading to weariness, joylessness, or even ultimately abdicating our call to mission. Understanding the overflowing love and relationship of the Trinity helps us to realign with the beautiful truth and call of the gospel in our lives leading to...

We are all worshipers. To worship is to ascribe ultimate worth to something / someone. But, though we may believe God is supreme, many of us struggle to see God as supremely beautiful, and consequently our worship is dulled as our hearts seek joy in lesser things. True worship is rooted in knowing God as loving and relational at His very core. Beholding the Triune God of the Bible as revealed by J...

In Week 5 of the Knowing God series, Jono Hulley explores how the Trinity serves as the perfect model for Christian community. Since we are made in the image of a relational God, our interactions should reflect His self-giving love, unity in diversity, and joyful authority with submission. Through Christ’s work and the Spirit’s power, we are invited into this kind of life-giving community—one that...

In session 3, Ryan unpacks the topic of Our Gospel as the people of God, what this means and how it informs the people of God about what to be a part of.

In session 2, Ryan unpacks the topic of My Gospel and how it is deeply, uniquely and powerfully true to us as individuals.

In the first session, Ryan gives us a deeper and richer sense of the topic Gospel Confidence: The Gospel.

In this sermon, Riley explores the role of the Holy Spirit as the Giver of Life. We are completely dependent on him for both physical and spiritual life. The Spirit gives spiritual life by revealing Jesus and transforming believers. Through the Spirit, Christians are no longer defined by what we do but by what Jesus has done and are freed from sin and its power. By walking by the Spirit, we can tr...

In part 3 of our Knowing God series, we explore the breathtaking reality of salvation as adoption into God’s family. What does it mean to be not just forgiven, but welcomed as sons and daughters of God? Drawing from Galatians 4:1-7, we uncover how adoption is a Trinitarian work—planned by the Father, accomplished by the Son, and applied by the Holy Spirit. We reflect on God’s deep, personal love,...

Gareth unpacks what it means to know God as our Eternal Father in this message. While many struggle with fatherlessness or broken relationships with their earthly dads, the good news of Scripture is that God is the perfect Father—always present, personal, and loving. God the Father invites us into a transformative relationship with Him through faith in Jesus. Gareth explores the Father’s role in t...

In this first message of the “Knowing God” series, Gareth invites us to explore the profound doctrine of the Trinity. Emphasising that God is eternally Triune ”Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” he shows how this foundational truth deepens our relationship with God, enriches our worship, and impacts our daily lives. Through a survey of Scripture, Gareth unpacks the mysterious plurality within God’s one...

Bates Alheit concludes our series called “Habits,” which examines healthy habits for spiritual formation. Our goal isn’t to give you a list of “how-tos” or “to-dos” —instead, we want to inspire your heart and will, stirring a desire to embrace these habits as part of your spiritual journey.

Gareth Bowley continues our series called “Habits,” which examines healthy habits for spiritual formation.

Nathan Fisher continues our series called “Habits,” which examines healthy habits for spiritual formation. Our goal isn’t to give you a list of “how-tos” or “to-dos” —instead, we want to inspire your heart and will, stirring a desire to embrace these habits as part of your spiritual journey.

Happy New Year! Today, we’re starting a new series called “Habits,” which will examine healthy habits for spiritual formation. Our goal isn’t to give you a list of “how-tos” or “to-dos” —instead, we want to inspire your heart and will, stirring a desire to embrace these habits as part of your spiritual journey.

Gareth's final sermon in our Joseph Series focused on Joseph's response to his brothers after their father's death. It emphasised God's sovereignty in all circumstances, including suffering and evil. Despite his brothers' betrayal, Joseph acknowledges that whilst they meant evil, God intended it for good, ensuring the survival of many. The sermon encouraged believers to live in the freedom of forg...

The key theme of God’s covenant of blessing runs through the final chapters of Genesis. This covenant unfolds in Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt, his family’s settlement there, and Jacob’s blessings on his 12 sons. Joseph’s faith and work reflect how God’s covenant purposes endure, guiding every part of his life. Jacob’s blessings, particularly over Judah, emphasise the continuation of this covena...