One Hope Church Stellenbosch
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Weekly Sunday sermons from One Hope church in Stellenbosch
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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 opportunities, understand those around us, communicate the whole gospel without compromise, and trust God with the results. Ultimately, our calling is not to measure success by visible outcomes, but to fait
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. Finally, Paul and Silas’ worship in the midst of suffering reminds us that God is worthy of praise in every circumstance and can use even our pain to advance His purposes.
Message from Arno De Bruin on August 16, 2026
Message from Matthew Clothier on August 9, 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 to the gospel, pursue unity across differences, and willingly surrender our preferences for the sake of others and the mission of the gospel.
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 contexts and challenges believers to rely on the Holy Spirit as they faithfully participate in God's mission wherever He has placed them.
Message from Kyle Peters on August 2, 2026
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 freedom of grace, the Father's heart towards sinners, and the joy of living from acceptance rather than striving for it.
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 Himself faithful time and time again. This message calls us to resist unbelief, remember God’s goodness, and find freedom through renewed faith in 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 the humble. Through resisting pride, repenting, receiving grace, and walking in community, we can find true freedom, rest, and transformation in Christ.
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 to pray a simple but life-changing prayer: “Holy Spirit, fill me and lead me.”
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 difficult circumstances, devote ourselves to prayer, and believe that He is still at work advancing His kingdom today.
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 church that reflects the wisdom and glory of God to the world. Be inspired to ask: what kind of church are we becoming, and does it reflect the heart of Jesus?
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, hospitality, and reconciliation. Be encouraged and challenged to align your heart with God’s vision for a gospel-centred, multicultural church.
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’s patience, pray boldly for those far from Him, and trust that the gospel of Jesus is truly unstoppable.
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 comes from relying on the Spirit, and the deep joy that flows from encountering the glory of Jesus and the message of the cross.
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 that conflict, suffering, and opposition cannot stop God’s mission. Christ’s church is called to unity, courage, and faithful witness today.
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 anchored in the greatest act of deliverance—the cross of Jesus—reminding us that God is good, present, and trustworthy even when His ways are unseen.
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 just a past event—it is the foundation of our hope, guaranteeing our future resurrection and eternal life with our risen King.
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 opposition, the gospel continued to spread powerfully. This message calls us to live with integrity, depend on the Spirit, and boldly participate in God’s unstoppable mission.
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 safety. God answers by filling them with the Holy Spirit, empowering them to continue speaking courageously. The sermon challenges believers to depend on God, value His mission above comfort, and live
