Author Archives: Andrew Gardner

Tasting Heaven

Posted on 8 September 2008 by Andrew Gardner

I have just spent time in a very wet English Lake District with folk from St Stephen’s Church Preston on their weekend away. A great mix of people from almost 0-90+ – just what church is meant to be. There … Continue reading →

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Ten Minute Sermons?

Posted on 26 August 2008 by Andrew Gardner

I had my last summer Sunday off over the weekend so I went to a different church. The vicar – Brian McConkey only preached for ten minutes. He was deep, thought provoking, simple and profound. He preached from Luke 17 … Continue reading →

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Pray for One hour – Well ten minutes maybe!

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Andrew Gardner

On Sunday 27th April I preached on one of the most human passages in the Bible. Matthew 26 when Jesus’ disciples fell asleep praying – 3 Times! I encouraged us all to work at the spiritual discipline of prayer even … Continue reading →

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Though there’s pain…

Posted on 1 October 2007 by Andrew Gardner

Sometimes being a Pastor is a curious privilege. When you respond to God’s call to ministry, you don’t think, “Great, I get to visit the sick and the dying, to go into hospitals and hospices and then take funerals.” But … Continue reading →

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On Telling the Truth About Tithing…

Posted on 30 April 2007 by Andrew Gardner

I am always worried that churches exercise control and don’t release people into true freedom in God. The worst thing this does is create an impression that as long as we do certain things and believe certain things - in the … Continue reading →

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