Author Archives: Jon Gleason

Unknown's avatar

About Jon Gleason

Former Pastor of Free Baptist Church of Glenrothes

Shepherd of Tender Youth

Posted on 6 January, 2015 by Jon Gleason

On Sunday, we had our annual testimony service.  In preparation for this service, everyone in the congregation can prepare a testimony of God’s working over the last year, and select a hymn for us to sing (which may or may … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Music | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Growing Old Gratefully

Posted on 4 January, 2015 by Jon Gleason

One of the benefits of getting older is when your kids give you gifts like this:   Psalm 78:1-7 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | 5 Comments

“Faithful Through Another Year”

Posted on 1 January, 2015 by Jon Gleason

This hymn was written by Henry Downton, an Anglican minister who for a time served as English chaplain in Geneva. We sing it to a version of the tune, GOTT SIE DANK DURCH ALLE WELT, from Freylinghausen’s Geistreiches Gesangbuck, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Music | Tagged | 3 Comments

A Conversation Between Isaiah and John

Posted on 30 December, 2014 by Jon Gleason

Isaiah says (1:18): Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. John says (1:29): … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Prophecy | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Scripture Testimonies — 28 December 2014

Posted on 29 December, 2014 by Jon Gleason

Explanation:  The last Sunday of the month, we have Scripture reading testimonies in our church — no comments, just reading Scripture that people have read in the last week or two.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Word Made Flesh — The “Logos” Philosophy Falls Short

Posted on 26 December, 2014 by Jon Gleason

A few weeks ago I preached the final message in my series on “Church on Purpose” — a look at the reasons for some of the things we do.  I planned the series to end in December with a sermon … Continue reading →

Posted in Rightly Dividing | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

“The Reason” for Everything

Posted on 24 December, 2014 by Jon Gleason

So, the next time someone tells you, “Jesus is the reason for the season,” you can say, “What do you mean? Jesus is the reason for EVERYTHING!” Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment