One Hope Church Stellenbosch

Gospel Life: The Epilogue - Gospel Life

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—calling us as a church to live gospel-shaped, outward-looking, love-filled lives as we await Jesus’ return.

Gospel Life: Our Glorious Hope - Gospel Life

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 transformation culminates in the total victory over death and the presence of sin. Let this certain hope strengthen the believer to be steadfast and immovable, knowing that in the Lord, their labour is not in vain.

Gospel Life: Amazing Grace - Gospel Life

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, we respond with wholehearted love, worship, and devotion to the One who saved us.

Gospel Life: The Resurrection - Gospel Life

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 secure, vertical identity, freeing you from defining yourself by performance or achievement. Join us to see how this victory ensures that your faith and your labour are never in vain.

Gospel Life: Building the Body - Gospel Life

"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 without an interpreter. Gifts are given for clarity and edification, not confusion or boasting. We'll explore Paul's call for order, including rules for speaking in tongues and dealing with disruptive voices. Ultimately, the goal is maturity, self-control, and using our gifts in love for tangible, compassionate action.