Author Archives: Jon Gleason

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About Jon Gleason

Former Pastor of Free Baptist Church of Glenrothes

Reformation Day — One Believer’s Idea

Posted on 7 November, 2014 by Jon Gleason

Earlier I posted the reasons our family doesn’t celebrate Halloween (Trick or Treat?). A friend (who lives in a warm, dry climate where this would be more effective), sent me a picture of what they put out in front of … Continue reading →

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“Who is This, So Weak and Helpless?”

Posted on 6 November, 2014 by Jon Gleason

Sunday, I preached on Isaiah 42:1-9.  The passage notes that Messiah was going to come, not as a military conqueror, not to crush, not to condemn (as we also see in John 3:17), but coming in compassion, to seek and … Continue reading →

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Speak Softly, and….

Posted on 2 November, 2014 by Jon Gleason

Teddy Roosevelt, US President: “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.” Jesus of Nazareth spoke softly, and carried a cross. Isaiah 42:1-3 1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat? (reposted from two years ago)

Posted on 31 October, 2014 by Jon Gleason

We opt out.  Eight reasons: Few celebrations of Hallowe’en really involve witchcraft, but many treat it as a joke, something to be imitated in fun, rather than a serious evil. Many celebrations place an unhealthy emphasis on death and evil. … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholics, Evolution, Homosexuality, and the Religion of ME

Posted on 30 October, 2014 by Jon Gleason

The only thing new is the way the religion of ME is manifesting itself. Roman Catholicism was always going to adopt and adapt. Continue reading →

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Scripture Testimonies — 26 October 2014

Posted on 27 October, 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. It is profitable, interesting, and encouraging to see where … Continue reading →

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“I Know No Other Jesus”

Posted on 19 October, 2014 by Jon Gleason

James Gray lived and served the Lord at a time when what is now known as “liberal theology” was on the rise.  There have always been those who denied that Jesus Christ was anything more than a man — but … Continue reading →

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