Oceans of Love with Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre: Recent Episodes
Paul Adams and Nehemiah Bradley
Oceans of Love is a podcast by Dr. Ralph McIntyre. He was a man dedicated to spreading the truth of the Gospel. We seek to continue his message of renewal and revival. Our catalog includes over 100 of Dr. McIntyre’s messages and sermons, which will be released on a weekly basis. Produced by Paul Adams, retired historian and former librarian at Bellevue Baptist Church, and Nehemiah Bradley, audio producer.
With Pastor Robert G. Lee out of town on this Sunday morning in 1951 the congregation was blessed with a wonderful message by Assistant Pastor, J. Ralph Mcintyre. He spoke of the everlastings of God. The everlastings of God include the eternal separation from God in hell but for those who know the Lord they can look forward to an eternal heaven which will include eternal security, eternal happiness, and eternal joy in the eternal presence of the Lord. If you know not Him, Christ says, "Come."
For this evening service Brother McIntyre indicated that there were five verses in the New Testament that contained the word Master. Each usage means something different. The verses were examined relating to Jesus as our Master. Those in attendance and those listening over the radio were encouraged to let Jesus become the Master of their life.
This recording was taken from a 33 1/3 rpm audiodisc.
For this message Dr. McIntyre's scripture was, "I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Jesus declared that with His church there will be a better world with changes in individual hearts that all men might have eternal life. A church with members closely knit together to work and witness to the fields around them. Jesus declared, "Ye are my witnesses."
This wedding ceremony took place at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Robert G. Lee, pastor of Bellevue, officiated
This is another recording of a message added here earlier.
Speaking on the language of the living Dr. McIntyre asked the congregation that with the best vocabulary could they speak with assurance of God, speak with assurance of peace and forgiveness, speak of heaven as their home, speak words of comfort, speak with the power from God, speak on serving God and speak the words "My Lord and My God."
Dr. McIntyre preached that God had been patient with His people but Jeremiah proclaimed that the nation had forgot God and they knew not about the judgements of the Lord. Brother McIntyre implored those at this service who knew not the Lord that they need to pray the prayer of the sinner, repent of their past and pray for a new heart in Jesus.
Dr. McIntyre preached at this evening service that the cross Christ bore was more than just the death of His crucifixion. He also bore the cross of His humanity, the cross of His purpose, the cross of His program and the cross of His compassion.
This musical drama based on the Robert G. Lee sermon Payday Someday was presented at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the evening service on January 19, 1986. In attendance for this special presentation was Evelyn Gibbs, writer and creator, Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre, narrator, and Harry Hampsher, soloist.
Following the congregational hymn singing of "Great is Thy Faithfulness" Dr. Robert G. Lee offered an opening prayer before the message by Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre in this service held at Bellevue Baptist Church in the late 1950's.
Speaking on the language of the living Dr. McIntyre asked the congregation that with the best vocabulary could they speak with assurance of God, speak with assurance of peace and forgiveness, speak of heaven as their home, speak words of comfort, speak with the power from God, speak on serving God and speak the words "My Lord and My God."
This weekly 15 minute devotional program aired on KWAM Radio in Memphis, Tennessee was once again hosted by Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre, Assistant Pastor at Bellevue Baptist Church, in the absence of pastor Robert G. Lee.
The program began with Ruth Parchman and Janet Ross singing "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go."
Brother McIntyre then followed with his devotional on God's good news, the Gospel.
This was a Bellevue Radio Production copied from a 33 1/3 RPM record.
This message was broadcasted on KWAM Radio in Memphis, Tennessee on September 22, 1956. It was part of a weekly 15 minute devotional broadcast produced by Bellevue Baptist Church featuring their pastor Dr. Robert G. Lee. Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre, assistant pastor at Bellevue, was the speaker for this broadcast since Dr. Lee was out of the country speaking in the Canal Zone.
The broadcast began with the Bellevue Choir singing "Victory Through Grace."
Brother McIntyre then spoke on Paul who was called to be an apostle separated unto the gospel of God.
This broadcast was a Bellevue Radio Production preserved on a 33 1/3 RPM record.
This recording is of the full service for the December 4, 1980 dedication of the new and refurbished buildings at Brainerd Baptist Church. Dr. Ralph McIntyre was the guest speaker for this special occasion having been the previous pastor at Brainerd for eighteen years. The order of service is as follows:
Organ prelude
Angels from the Realms of Glory - congregational hymn
Announcements
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus - congregational hymn
Wonderful Name Jesus - choir
Building dedication announcements and recognitions
Leadership for building programs recognized
Responsive reading of Brainerd Baptist Church's congregational dedication to the Lord and His ministry at the church
Recognition of Dr. and Mrs. McLaughlin. Dr. McLaughlin was the interim pastor after Dr. McIntyre. Dr. McLaughlin also led in prayer.
Hark the Herald Angel Sing - congregation
Offertory - organ
Birth announcements
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Ring the Bells -choir
Welcome to Dr. McIntyre and family.
Dedicatory sermon -Dr. Ralph McIntyre
Have Thine Own Way - invitation hymn
Amazing Grace - first verse by men, second by women, third by organ, fourth in unison (a Brainerd Baptist Church tradition)
Closing prayer
Brother McIntyre's concluding message on the Gospel of John covers Jesus preparing the disciples for the days ahead, the crucifixion and resurrection. The Scripture passages are from John 14 and chapters 17-21.
In this fifth lesson on the Gospel of John Dr. McIntyre speaks on the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah), the seventh sign miracle and the final hours of Jesus. The Scripture passages covered are John 10:22-42; 11; 12:20-23; 13-17.
In this fourth session on the Gospel of John Brother McIntyre teaches on Jesus as the Good Shepherd. The Scripture passage for the day was John 9-10.
The message for this third lesson in the series on John was on the second, third, fourth and fifth sign miracles. The Scripture passages are John 4:43-54; 5:1-16; 6:1-15; and 6:25-59.
This message from the Gospel of John covers the changing of water to wine, the cleansing of the temple, Nicodemus and the woman at the well.
Brother McIntyre's first message in this series on the Gospel of John dealt with the background of the book, the author, for whom it was written and why it was written. It was written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God and that by believing you may have life in His name. The Word became flesh.
The date of this conference in the ministry of Dr. McIntyre is unknown.
For this evening service, as Brainerd celebrated it's 70th anniversary, Brother McIntyre asked the questions, "What do you want to be remembered for and what do you want to accomplish with the rest of your life." He challenged the congregation to live the rest of their lives so that there will be something in their spiritual hands to present to Jesus when He calls them home. The now retired Ralph McIntyre was the guest speaker at Brainerd for this anniversary service. Brother McIntyre served as pastor for Brainerd for many years.
On November 1, 1998 Dr. McIntyre was present for the 70th anniversary Sunday for Brainerd Baptist Church. The service began with Brother McIntyre thanking so many in the church's present and past at this 70th anniversary for making Brainerd a beacon for Jesus Christ. He then spoke from Ecclesiastes on the times and seasons. He used the illustration of the once proud Queen Mary ship that was a truly great ship but now it was not going anywhere anymore. Brainerd must not stop carrying the Gospel, must not stop stirring the hearts and souls of men and women who raise up boys and girl for the honor and glory of Jesus Christ. Brainered must continue to be the great sailing ship Jesus wants it to be.
Dr. McIntyre spoke on the doxologies for the evening service. The message was preceded by special music that dealt with praise to God. Basically Brother McIntyre indicated that doxology means praise to God. In the Old Testament the word for praise was "hallelujah" and in the New Testament it was "blessed be God."
At this point Brother McIntyre, who mentioned that he had turned 70 years old, asked the congregation to write down three things they thank God for most and then the names of three people who had been a very special blessing in their spiritual life. In conclusion Dr. McIntyre asked each person to take their lists and talk to God and sing His praise and then talk to those who have helped them in their spiritual pilgrimage. He encouraged them to stop long enough during the week to rejoice in their new birth and the new value system He has given us and rejoice in the privilege to comfort others in their Christian journey.
The morning message began with the life of the apostle Paul and how his life was marked by a faith headed forward, a true conquering Christian. For us as Christians we need to remember that our past is the prologue of what our lives can be before God does call us home. Dr. McIntyre concluded the message stating his desire to make the last days of his life facing forward by encouraging people, praying for people, helping people, and lifting up people and not a dead weight, naysayer or grumpy old man. He wanted his last days marked with a Christian optimism facing forward as should all those who love the Lord.
For this session Dr. McIntyre is addressing the Trustee Orientation Program for the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Brother McIntyre shared that a trustee is one who holds assets and acts in the best interest of another. A trustee is charged with establishing, creating and putting policy into cement and determining the direction of the institution. He is one who has the responsibility above all else of prayer for the institution, administration, staff and people.
In this final session on the Sermon on the Mount, Brother McIntyre spend the first part of the message completing his thoughts from the previous evening.
Then in his summation for the series we see that Jesus is the fulfillment of the law and the prophets and those of us who are his disciple,s when we live as He instructed us to live and by the power He give us in His Holy Spirit, then we too get to be a partner with Him in the complete fulfillment of the law and the prophets.
So we as Christians as we embark on His new mission, we will find the rewards He promised are still available and the best reward is not something we gather for ourselves but some honor, some tribute, some glory we make possible for His name. That is what being a Christian really all about.
With this fifth session on the Sermon on the Mount Dr. McIntyre asked, "Why would Jesus say all these things?" The answer is that the Lord wanted the best for the disciples and all those who heard and now read these words. He wanted them and us to grow and be like Him and not be satisfied with less than the best.
In this message on the Sermon on the Mount Dr. McIntyre relates that Jesus declared He was not changing the law and the prophets but only the false interpretations that had come down over the centuries from the Pharisees and the scribes. For today the greatest compliment one can receive is that they look like Jesus. We need to remember that the mark of one who walks with Jesus is love.
The Sunday afternoon session on this series on the Sermon on the Mount was on a Christians' influence. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus reveals a whole new context and way of life - a new purpose and mission for those who are followers of Christ. Dr.McIntyre encouraged the congregation to let their light so shine so people will see what they do so their Father in Heaven gets the glory. Jesus wants us to have an influence where we live.
In this second lesson on the Sermon on the Mount Dr. McIntyre indicates that Jesus was teaching His disciples how He wanted them to live. So the question for us is, "What do we want out of life?" We must include in the list what Jesus wants and what Jesus wants for us is full satisfying joy. This is joy regardless of the storms and temptations of life so that we will have that internal abundant joy that comes from the presence of God Himself in the Lord Jesus.
This is the opening session of a six part series on the Sermon on the Mount. This session was held early on Sunday morning January 17, 1993 before the morning service. This series will conclude on the following Tuesday evening. This first session was for presenting the plan of coverage for each lesson in the series. Then Dr. McIntyre preceded to give and introduction and overview to the Sermon on the Mount covering what it is, what it purports to be and the audience it was directed toward. A look was also given to the author of the book of Matthew where the Sermon on the Mount is given.
Dr. McIntyre began this session by asking everyone to take 3 minutes and write out what they would want their obituary to say. He then asked them to write out what their perfect day would be five years from today. In Psalm 116 David gave 5 mountain peaks of what a perfect day would be.
Those peaks were:
(1) Talking and hearing the Father
(2) Walking with the Father
(3) Repaying the Father
(4)Fulfilling my vows to the Father
(5) Sacrificing for the Father
Dr. McIntyre stated that we don't know when the obituary page will have our name. Plan now for your perfect day and get ready for it for the glory of Jesus.
In this concluding session for the church library and media staff Dr. McIntyre spoke of the mountain top experiences of this week long conference and then the return to the responsibilities of home and work. There are ups and downs in the Christian experience and God equips us on what He wants us to do.
Dr. McIntyre began this session asking all those present to close their eyes and picture themselves back in their bed this morning. He then asked them to picture every door they had gone thru from the time of getting up until entering the room they were in then. He then asked them to think of the most beautiful door they had ever seen or gone thru. From this illustration Brother McIntyre quoted Jesus who said that He was the door and whoever enters thru Him would be saved. Jesus is the door that transforms us. Dr. McIntyre challenged the group to pray, "Help me to be a door thru which someone can find Jesus and find new life in Him."
Dr. McIntyre was introduced for this session with a very humorous, touching and most interesting introduction with stories about Brother McIntyre's children, grandchildren and his late wife Sue.
The Scripture passage from the book of Ezekiel is from a book of measurements which can be applied to different facets of one's life. If you are living in a desert situation a river of prayer can be so helpful. Dr. McIntyre told of lady from when he served as the Associate Pastor at Bellevue Baptist Church under Dr. Robert G. Lee. This lady, Jesse Parker, was known as the lady of prayer. She was the one people always went to with prayer needs.
In conclusion Dr. McIntyre expressed his desire that each person at this conference would leave swimming in deeper waters than when they came with a deeper experience with God. If they were living in a desert experience in their lives he challenged them to let the water flow. The water God provides.
Dr. McIntyre spoke from John 14:1-6 where Jesus told the disciples to let not their hearts be troubled in order to prepare them for His upcoming crucifixion. Verses of great truth and comfort for all those who love the Lord.
As Brother McIntyre began the first of six messages to the Library Media workers from churches in the convention, he presented a fascinating devotion on our "hands." The world is fascinated with hands from the hands of chubby babies, to the hands of surgeons, to the hands of musicians, to the hands of laborers, to the hands gifted in sign language, to the hands in prayer. The hands of Jesus are the most expressive and wonderful hands we can know. From his hands in the manger, to his hands as a carpenter, to the hands that pulled the sinking Peter from the rolling waves, and finally to the nail pierced hands of the crucifixion and resurrection. These are the that hands that wiped away the sins of the world for those who accept Him and now the hands that intercede to the Father for us. And now we thank the Lord for the hands of the library/media workers here this day who handle thousands of books and materials and perform ministry to every person in their congregation. For them we are thankful.
Dr. McIntyre began this final devotional session by sharing two unusual names for Baptist Churches. The first was Hell Hole Swamp Baptist Church in South Carolina and the second was Tight Wad Baptist Church in Missouri. He then began his last message by reading about Abraham in Genesis as he breathed his life. It was said He died full of years and a good man. There are four other Biblical characters who were described the same way. Brother McIntyre then talked on the lives of Isaac, Job, Jehodiah, and David. Then as the conference closed Brother McIntyre encouraged the attendees to live the full life, the overflowing life in the midst of whatever difficulties came their way and be stabilized by their faith in the Messiah and with friends and fellows Christians who add their strength to their strength and make life worth living.
This fourth devotional thought of the week centers around the story of Isaac building an altar, pitching a tent around it, and digging a well. Though the recording of this message is incomplete we do learn from Brother McIntyre the altar represents the necessity of our coming face to face with God and in our heart to adore Jesus Christ. See episode 107 where Brother McIntyre preached this same sermon at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee.
In answer to the question as to what you are doing with your salvation Dr. McIntyre challenged everyone to not ignore, forget or neglect it. It is the most precious thing our Heavenly Father has given us. Look for the opportunities given you to share it and give it away. Don't go to the gates of Heaven and not have someone say they are there because you shared Jesus with them. Treasure your salvation as your highest and best possession.
For this second devotional message Brother McIntyre shared how marvelous it is when Jesus enters into our lives and when we are honest with Him and let Him deal with us that life is not static or negative. Don't lose the excitement of the Christian life. Only Jesus can take the negatives of our lives and turn it into positives that will bring glory to Him.
Brother McIntyre also shared during this devotional stories about his two grandsons, Addison and Aaron, and also his wife Sue.
Dr. McIntyre was speaking for the week at the Glorieta Baptist Conference Center. He spoke of how there are millions of people lonesome and without friendship. He just finished serving with the Baptist World Alliance where he traveled all over the world and made so many new friends. He stated that there are seven distinctive marks of Christian friendships.
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Mutual love for God and each other
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Patience
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Unselfishness
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Never stops being a friend when discovering faults
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Seeks the highest good for his friend
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Sympathetic
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Caring
Friendships with Jesus, in Jesus and with each other is a rare treasure to hold in our hands and live out in our lives.
With First Baptist of Nashville at 175 years of age Dr. McIntyre asked the question as to what old First needs now. Victories in the past need to be applied to today. The church needs to feel the power of the Holy spirit, needs to be faithful in stewardship and needs to seek revival. Each member needs to rededicate and reconsecrate their lives. What old First Baptist needs is "you".
For this evening service Dr. McIntyre spoke on the tools that Jesus wants us to have in our Christian toolbox. These tools are the tool of love, the tool of humility, the tool of forgiveness and the tool of giving.
For this Fourth of July weekend Dr. McIntyre spoke on the subject of Liberty and where it leads us. Issues of the day in 1991 were presented - Communism and the USSR, the falling of the Berlin wall and the unification of Germany, immigration in America, God being removed from the public square, our forgotten history, the resources America provides for the world, and the decline of church attendance in America. We need to rejoice in our liberty in America and be exporters of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to the world. We need to use our liberty as a Christian to reach out. Enthrone Christ and make Him the ruler of your life.
For this service Brother Ralph McIntyre is visiting at Bolsa Knolls Southern Baptist Church in Salina, California where his son Pierce is the pastor. Brother Ralph shares how he has completed his 2 year assignment with the Baptist World Alliance that has taken him all over the world. He shares that he is so glad to be in Salina to visit with Pierce, Mary Ann and the girls.
For the message Brother Ralph preaches that the salvation that is ours is received as a gift from the Lord and is not to be neglected. We are to be messengers with it. We are not to be selfish with it, not to hide it away, but to give it, scatter it, share it, and let others know that they too can receive this wonderful gift. Neglect not this salvation.
Pastor Pierce McIntyre closes the service inviting the congregation to return that evening for a slide show from his father with pictures of the work in Russia and Romania.
For his last service as interim pastor at First Baptist Brother McIntyre expressed how difficult this service was for him. He had come to love the people of First Baptist and would miss them in the days ahead. He then encouraged the congregation to think about what they have to offer for Jackson, Tennessee and beyond. He prayed that each person would discover who they are and what they have to offer. Don't hold to yourself your gift of God.
At this evening service Brother McIntyre elaborated on his decision to move on from his position as interim pastor at First Baptist in Jackson. Next Sunday September 25, 1988 will be his final service. His future plans had been for retirement and spending time with his grandchildren but instead the Lord had something else planned for him. He had been called to the position of Director of Evangelism and Education Study and Research for the Baptist World Alliance for the next two years. He will be entrusted with helping to create, develop, enhance and improve the 134 Baptist conventions, unions and fellowships around the world. He indicated this was like a new career for him after serving 31 years as a pastor and 10 years with the Sunday School Board. He expressed his appreciation to all those at First Baptist who mean so much to him.
His message for the evening was of Mary anointing the Lord with the expensive ointment. Jesus knew his time was short and this expression meant so much to Him. Brother McIntyre challenged the congregation to do like Mary by offering special gifts and services to the Lord.
Dr. McIntyre began his message talking about the voices of our lives. Our lives are shaped by the voices we hear including our parents, our children, our grandchildren, our teachers, our friends and great preachers. The Bible speaks to all generations. To hear the voice of God we must also have a quiet time of prayer. We must respond to the right voice of God Himself.
Brother McIntyre began the service telling about hymn writer B.B. McKinney who wrote many hymns including "Have Faith in God." Brother McIntyre then read all four verses of the hymn followed by the congregation singing the entire hymn. Jesus cares for us as Christians and faith is the victory over sorrows and reverses. We know that our Redeemer liveth. Faith is the victory. Faith is the way.
Dr. McIntyre preached that all have sinned, but there is no period there. In Christ we shall be made alive. In Christ you are free to be a child of God, free to be all that you can be and free to be all that God wants you to be. You are free from the tyranny of sin and free from the penalty of sin. There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Know the truth and the truth shall set you free.
Dr. McIntyre's message title for this morning service was also the theme for several weeks of emphasis at First Baptist. There are many ways to show your faith. You can show it in your church, in your family life, in your community relationship and community activities. All Christians should search out new and different ways where they can give evidence to those who meet them day by day that they indeed do live in a faith that is beyond them. Brother McIntyre encouraged the congregation to seek out at least one new and different way to give evidence that you belong to Jesus Christ. He said it will be the joy of your life. Show your faith.
This message by Brother McIntyre is from Psalm 2, which is a Messianic Psalm, describes the battle between God and His enemies and His ultimate final rule over the earth. This Psalm is God's exhortation to love His Son. Blessed are those who take refuge in Him.
Dr. McIntyre states that the question asked by the author of the Hebrew letter, "How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation" is essentially asking "What are you doing with your salvation?" This verse was written to Hebrew Christians. From this we learn it is a tragedy to ignore the salvation given us as Christians. How will we escape the displeasure of God if we treat such a valuable and wonderful thing as though it was of no consequence at all. God gave his only Son. Do we as Christians put the right value on the gift of being God's child. We need to use the gift everyday.
Dr. McIntyre asked the question,"What have you done for Jesus in this one life. One life. That's it." The Scripture for this message states to be careful how you live and live as children of light. Brother McIntyre also spoke of memories. Thank God for family and friends of yesteryear. He commented that his dear wife Sue had been gone 14 years now and he had so many good memories of good times and joy with her.
This beautiful message by Brother McIntyre begins with the history behind John's writing of Revelation on the Isle of Patmos. The King's golden sash denotes the wealth of all eternity. The sash tied about the chest covering the heart of the Master denotes the love that flows in ways never able to imagine.
Today's message was based on the healing of the lame man by the name of Jesus by Peter. Dr. McIntyre preached that we all have capacities and gifts but sin can destroy these talents. However, the power we have in the name of Jesus will endure as we avail ourselves of it.
Tonight's message by Brother McIntyre was a review of the Biblical basis for mission and the power that God has promised to those who would be involved in the great missionary enterprise. He focused this evening on First Baptist's missionary folks and upon the reason why the church is interested in them and the reason as a church First Baptist is engaged in such activity.
Mention was made of the Hampshers serving as missionaries in Portugal.
The Book of Ezekiel is a book of measurements and in this book Ezekiel spells out many boundaries. Many people today want no bounds on their lives but in this passage we see a picture of boundaries of life and some degrees by which life can be lived. Dr. McIntyre challenged the congregation to make a fresh and new commitment that they will go deeper with the Lord in their Christian life.
In this final lesson on the book of John, Dr. McIntyre covered chapters 14-21 which included the last talk in the upper room, the betrayal, the arrest, the trial, the crucifixion, the resurrection and the final appearances.
For this evening message at the Toccoa Baptist Conference in the study of John Brother McIntyre covers many subjects including the Feast of Dedication known as Hanukkah (Feast of Lights) and the 7th sign miracle in the raising of Lazarus .
In this next lesson on the Gospel of John, Brother McIntyre spoke from John 10 on the Good Shepherd who calls His sheep by name and is the Door. Also of interest in this message Brother McIntyre mentioned his 26 year old daughter who was in the process of moving from Memphis with her husband and their two year old to Richmond, Kentucky. He then proceeded to tell a story about his two year old Candy who stated that in Sunday School on Sunday morning she had sung "Jesus Knows Me This I Love." Not the correct title but a very truthful statement. He also told a story from his month long stay in India in 1969.
In today's lesson on the Gospel of John Brother McIntyre speaks on the sign miracles of Jesus which includes the healing of the royal official's son, the healing of the man at the pool, the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water.
This second study by Dr. McIntyre in the Gospel of John at the Toccoa Baptist Conference looks at the miracles of Jesus turning water into wine, the cleansing of the temple, the encounter with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman at the well.
Dr. McIntyre begins a six lesson study on the Gospel of John at the Toccoa Baptist Conference in July of 1988. The passage intended to be studied at this first session is John 1:1 - 2:11.
Dr. McIntyre shared at this evening service that Herod came face to face with the Master and could have known all he could want to know about God, but didn't have the courage to do it. People today can ridicule Christ too and turn their back on Him and walk away. It is all in what they choose to do.
This morning Dr. McIntyre spoke about a danger Christians face. All believers need to examine the foundation they are building their life on. Some Christians will live all their Christian lives and have no rewards when Heaven comes. There will be degrees of awards. Examine your life to determine you are doing all you can for the work of the Lord.
Brother McIntyre shared that his wife's favorite verse taught that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord. The Apostle Peter likewise gave advice on how to defeat our dark days. Remember that our trials are not forever. We are the elect of God. He is working out His plans and we are a part of it. We are born again into His family and we can rejoice in His goodness, love and greatness. Draw strength from Him by going to God in prayer. God is refining us, helping us, protecting us, caring for us and touching us.
To hold truth in unrighteousness Dr. McIntyre preached that you need to remember there is one God and to worship Him. You also need to remember to not exchange the truth of God for a lie and live for what God says not man.
The morning service by Dr. McIntyre was on the demon possessed man of the Gadarenes. When Jesus came the healing touch of Jesus changed his life. His healing touch can change your life too.
In contrast to the life of King Saul that was a progression downward the life of Saul/Paul was a life of progression upward. Dr. McIntyre challenged the congregation to come to an acknowledgement of where they were in their spiritual pilgrimage so that they would be enabled under God to do something about it. As with Paul strive toward a progression with God's help so that you will see great gains in your progression upward.
Many lives are mentioned in Scripture for the purpose of showing how the grace of God touched them. David was one such person who was given a task to prepare for the temple but not the completion. Solomon got the glory but David was in the Lord's will in the early preparation. Many today, Dr. McIntyre preached, who serve best we may not know about. Many time it is not given to us to finish a task but to still be busy in the preparation of the task. The service was concluded by Dr. McIntyre asking what each persons assigned task was for the building of this corner of the kingdom of God.
Verse 3 of Psalm 60 says "Thou hast made us drink of the wine of astonishment." It could be the bitter wine of discipline or the sweet wine of wonder. Dr. McIntyre followed up under the sweet wine scenario. Have we lost the capacity to be surprised. We need to keep a sense of wonder alive in our hearts. Don't lose the childlike heart of being able to be surprised about the work of God.
This Independence Day weekend included this sermon on where liberty leads. Liberty leads to life or death, heaven or hell, service to others or service to self, satisfaction of life or surliness, deliverance or destruction, happiness or helplessness, purpose for our lives and our church or helplessness, purpose or drifting, power or puniness and in conclusion Christ or chaos.
Dr. McIntyre preached that from Genesis to Revelation we find references to "light." If it is Jesus there is no darkness that can put it out.
For this Father's Day message Brother McIntyre spoke on the example and nobility of the life of David. Here we have something to challenge the business of being a father in how we relate to our children and families and how we relate to our heavenly father. The vows and affirmations of David should be our standard today.
The Scripture for this evening service was on the transfiguration where Jesus' essential deity shown forth through his earthly flesh and the fullness of the Godhead was visible. Brother McIntyre then spoke on the necessity of Jesus shining thru us.
As the service came to a close Brother McIntyre asked all the Deacons and Sunday School Teachers to stand at various location throughout the sanctuary and then asked the congregation to gather around those who had ministered to them. This was for the purpose of group prayer. Dr. McIntyre asked everyone to pray for the church search committee for it work and for what their work will mean in the life of this church so that Jesus can become the Christ to thousands and thousands of people.
Brother McIntyre began the morning service with two questions. "Who is the best Christian you know?" and "Did anyone think of you?" The Christian life is a life of development and growth. The tragedy is if you stop growing. So the question now is, "Are you the best Christian you can be?"
In this inspiring sermon Dr. McIntyre says, "The praises of the Christian life is one of the great and wonderful and sweet fragrances that we can present to the throne of Christ, the most wonderful thing in all the world. Do you have power? The key to it all is faith and in the exercise of faith we have praise. Praise to Him. Praise God from whom all blessings flow."
Dr. McIntyre preached that Christians are the eternal children of the King. You are worth so much more than you think you are. Act upon on how valuable God says you are and grow in a Christ like manner.
This message came from the passage on John's vision of the New Jerusalem. And as that city is designed perfectly balanced so does God want that in our Christian life. The time, investment, love, concern and thinking we give to God should not be out of the leftovers of our lives but equal to the amount of energy and thought and persuasion of ourselves and of our willingness to live life with whatever comes to the achievement of our goals of life and breadth of life and not out of our leftover time but out of purposeful times that we will make this equal - the balance of life.
Dr. McIntyre asked the congregation in this morning service, "Do you want a blessing for your home, your house, your life, your business, your class, your church?" Christians need to remember that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. It is not ours. It was bought with a price, therefore, honor God with your body.
Dr. McIntyre began the evening service with the question, "What shall I do with Jesus?" The most important question to ever be asked. No one asks what shall I do with Socrates or what shall I do with Moses or what shall I do with Shakespeare. But a valid question for everyone is, "What shall I do with Jesus?"
Dr. McIntyre begins the evening message with the question, "What is your life and how much is it worth?" He then proceeds to preach on all the value God places on your life and all He has done for you. How valuable we are in the sight of God.
This message was delivered in May of 1988 at First Baptist Church of Jackson, Tennessee.
After the congregational singing of "There's Within My Heart a Melody" and "Higher Ground" there was a mini concert by Molly Wright singing "People Need the Lord," "Little Flowers," "In the Garden," "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."
For the evening message Brother McIntyre told how John the Baptist never performed a miracle but was the forerunner of the Messiah and was said by Jesus that there was no one born of woman greater. His application to the congregation was that you do not have to perform miracles to be right in the center of God's will. God has a plan for everyone's life and we must seek it out so we will one day hear "Well done good and faithful servant."
This is a recording of the full service for Sunday morning April 17, 1988. Today's message by Dr. McIntyre dealt with the instructions given to Moses for the building of the tabernacle and the exactness required for God to meet with them. The women were asked to bring their mirrors from which a great basin would be built. The New Testament truth gleaned from this Scripture is that the Word of God is the perfect mirror so we can see ourselves as we are and to reflect this truth for us. After seeing this truth we then need to do something about it.
Today is Easter Sunday at First Baptist of Jackson, Tennessee. This is a recording of the whole service with some of the beautiful music of Easter including "Up from the Grave He Arose," "Rejoice the Lord is King," Because He Lives" and "Christ the Lord is Rise Today."
Dr. McIntyre asked the congregation which side of Easter they were on. He said there were some Christians on the wrong side of Easter. We need to fulfill our commitment made to Jesus. Don't let something get in the way of keeping that commitment and keep it in the power of the resurrection.
This is a recording of the full service on Palm Sunday 1988. Dr. McIntyre spoke on the triumphal entry of Jesus and the roads he had to travel in the days ahead. He urged the congregation to walk with Jesus in their lives.
Brother McIntrye had been away for several weeks and was heartily greeted back. He also expressed to the congregation how much he had missed them as their interim pastor and had been praying for them. He also appreciated the prayers, cards and other expressions of sympathy at the recent death of his mother.
The service was blessed with the choir singing of "To God Be The Glory" and a female solo of "I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked." The congregational singing consisted of "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and "At the Cross."
This was the fifth message in Dr. McIntyre's series on Malachi. The people in Malachi's day were blinded to their own sinfulness but Malachi told them that they had robbed God in their tithes and offerings. The message centered around "storehouse tithing." If we follow the Lord's leading He will bless us.
This recording is of the full morning service of February 7, 1988. It was the occasion of ordaining new deacons and installing former deacons. The music for the morning was most appropriately "Rise Up O Men of God," along with "The Church's One Foundation" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. The to be newly ordained deacons were given an opportunity to introduce themselves and relate their salvation experience. Those to be installed again related where and when they were previously ordained.
Dr. McIntyre then gave a message on the responsibilities of New Testament Deacons which was followed by the laying on of hands. At the end of the ordination service the new Deacons were presented with a Certificate of Ordination and a Deacon Family Ministry Plan booklet. The service concluded with the singing of "I Surrender All."
In this next lesson in the series on Malachi, Dr. McIntyre addresses the question raised in today's passage, "Where is the God of justice?" The people were bold enough to say to God that he didn't have any integrity. He seemed to smile on their enemies. It was an open insult to God that he had not kept his promises. The application for today is that we often think we know what God should do. But we should not box God in. His timetable is not ours. Don't say "why" but pray that we will grow in our lives, that our impurities will be taken away and we will be vessels of honor.
Dr. McIntyre's message this morning was taken from the 68th Psalm and tells of David seeing a dove in a refuse pile that suddenly flies off and David observes the dust flying off his feathers and shining like silver and gold in the rays of the sun. From this Scripture passage Brother McIntyre explains what it means and how it can be applied to our lives today.
Dr. McIntyre continued his series on the book of Malachi showing how Malachi wanted the people to have holy lives and lives fulfilling the purpose for what God wanted them to be. The application for today is that we belong to the Lord and the totality of our lives belong to Him and that is what each of us should strive for.
Dr. McIntyre encouraged the congregation to do what they can with what the Lord has given them no matter what the circumstances in life. Be faithful with what they have and use the blessings the Lord has given them.
This is the second message on Dr. McIntyre's Sunday evening series on the Book of Malachi. Unfortunately message number one is not available. This message begins with verse six of chapter one. Malachi chapter one is a chapter of love and the Lord loves us by telling us the truth about our lives.
At this morning service Dr. McIntyre asked the congregation how often they had sung the hymn "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing." He then asked the congregation if they remembered the first line in the second verse. The line reads, "Here I raise my Ebenezer." So he inquired how many knew what that line meant and what exactly is "Ebenezer." And he then questioned if they didn't know what it meant how many had looked it up to see what it is. From there Brother McIntyre began his morning message. How many reading this sermon description know about "Ebenezer?" Listen to this message and you will learn and its application to us today.
This was the first service of 1988 at First Baptist of Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. McIntyre, the interim pastor, talked about the new year and the day of transition as the church faced the unknown tomorrow. He preached that it was a time to recommit and surrender new and fresh each one's lives. It was a time to arise and go forward. At the conclusion of the message Dr. McIntyre asked the church staff, the ordained ministers, the ordained deacons and all the Sunday School teachers to come forward to the platform to recommit their lives to the Lord's leading in the new year, to sanctify themselves and to accept the challenger of the new year together.
For this morning service at the end of the year Dr. McIntyre preached on the new year before them. We've never been that way before he preached but we need to trust in the Lord's protective care and love. Arise and go forward for He will lead. The closing invitational hymn was appropriately "Lead On O King Eternal."
As the church approached the new year prayer was requested for the Lord's leading in the transition between pastors. Dr. McIntyre was filling in as guest pastor during this time.
At this Christmas season the congregation of First Baptist enjoyed a mini concert by Harry Hampsher. Interspersed between his selections he shared a report on his ministry in Portugal, shared a personal testimony and related a special remembrance of the years he spent with Dr. McIntyre at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Among the selections Harry sang were "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus," "Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know," "It Took a Miracle," "He Touched Me," "O Holy Night," "Tell Me the Story of Jesus" and "This Love Is Mine."
Before Brother McIntyre shared his Christmas message he shared his remembrances of Harry Hampshere at Brainerd and of a special trip he took to Lisbon to see and hear Harry's ministry.
For the morning message Dr. McIntyre read the Scripture about the crossing of the Sea of Galilee and how he calmed the storm waters. Upon arriving on the other shore he cast out the demons from the madman of Gadarenes. Jesus made that journey across the sea for the benefit of one man. Even so Jesus crossed through from eternity to come to earth to provide for the cleansing of our souls. At this Christmas season we are reminded why Jesus came.
Dr. McIntyre was the guest speaker at First Baptist of Smyrna, Tennessee for the month of December 1987.
In this message Dr. McIntyre relates to the congregation how Jesus prepared his disciples for His death and resurrection. In His instructions to the disciples we see the attempt to help them see who they were, how they related to Him (vine and the branches) and how they were to relate to each other and the world.
The service began with the choir and congregation singing "Bind Us Together," "Come All Christians Be Committed" and "Teach Me O Lord I Pray." A male soloist then blessed the congregation with the singing of "The Wonder of It All."
Dr. McIntyre's message was based on Psalm 68: 13 in which he challenged the congregation to pursue their high calling in Christ Jesus. Unfortunately the last part of this message is not available.
This recording contains the full evening service for First Baptist. The service began with the singing of "Jesus Saves" followed by the announcement of the upcoming "Living Christmas Tree," The Harvest Banquet" and "M Night." Following a selection by the Youth Choir the congregation sang "The Solid Rock."
Dr. McIntyre's message was based on the Scripture on the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus went a little farther for us and we should be willing to go wherever the story needs to be told.
Dr. McIntyre asked the question, "Can we determine what God wants for us?" The answer was "yes." He provides guide points in Scripture and wants to help us and provide direction in our lives. The Lord wants us to live close to Him, to walk moment by moment in the joy of that closeness. He wants wonderful things for us and wants us to call on Him.
This recording is of the full evening service at First Baptist with hymn request night including "Amazing Grace," It Is Well With My Soul," and "Heavenly Sunlight." James Turner gave a report on the Commitment to Stewardship program. Once again for the day Dr. McIntyre was the guest speaker and a special welcome was given to those of his family in attendance including his sister-in-law Mrs. Turley. A male soloist preceded the evening message.
Dr. McIntyre's message dealt with a history of the early church in Antioch where the believers were first known as Christians. As this church was known for its evangelistic outreach Brother McIntyre encouraged the congregation of First Baptist to pattern their church after this church of the early Christians.
Dr. McIntyre gave his morning message telling the story of Isaac and the altar built, the tent pitched and the well dug and how we must dig wells spiritually for the blessings of others. We must examine our lives and order our priorities accordingly. This was the first message by Dr. McIntyre as interim pastor at First Baptist Church of Jackson, Tennessee.
This Baptist Sunday School Board chapel marked the final time Dr. McIntyre spoke as an employee of the Board. His message taught that God's solid foundation stands firm and He knows those who are His. We must build our lives on that strong foundation.
The chapel service began with the organist playing "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" followed by the employees singing "Count Your Many Blessings." A male soloist sang "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" and a male duet sang "Hiding in Thee."
Dr. McIntyre was introduced as a man with 40 years of ministry. He served for 18 years at Brainerd Baptist Church, has been President of the Tennessee Baptist Convention and has spent the last decade serving in the Sunday School Board.
On this final evening Brother McIntyre challenged everyone to pattern their church after the New Testament Church of Antioch. The Antioch church was a church that changed lives and touched people. A church that was evangelistic and a missionary minded. He encouraged everyone to pattern their church after this church that he knew Jesus would like.
The conference message for this Wednesday evening was on the pathways Jesus walked. He went where He was needed. We too need to walk the roads Jesus walked. Roads of testimony and service. Brother McIntyre asked the participants how far were they willing to walk with Jesus.
For this second conference message Dr. McIntyre starts off telling about his granddaughter Katy Sue who was 23 months old. He said when he visits she comes up to him calling "Granddaddy me." She was not only his granddaughter but they were true friends. So also Jesus was a friend to many and He needed friends too such as Mary, Martha and Lazarus. We too should be thankful to the Father for giving Jesus to us as a true friend to love, worship and adore and so should we be a friend to a hurting world.
This is the first of series of message by Dr. McIntyre for a week long conference at the Glorieta Media Center.
The people in John 6 followed Jesus because they saw something wonderful happen. The challenge to the conference participants was to reaffirm their love for the Lord and to recommit their lives to Him and determine whatever time they have in this life to become the "because" for others coming to Jesus.
The morning service for First Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee was from the accounting of Simon Peter and Jesus in Luke 5: 1-7. Jesus told him to cast his net once more. Simon said they had fished all night with no success but he would cast it again because Jesus had say so. From this passage Dr. McIntyre told the congregation that to live a dynamic Christian life we too should respond to Jesus' guidance because He said so.
At the conclusion of this service at Brainerd Baptist Church a time of special recognition was given to Dr. McIntyre who had served the past six months as Interim Pastor. Special recognition was also given to Doug Miller and in appreciation of their ministry they were presented with a painting of the Sea of Galilee.
This service was graced with the wonderful hymns of the faith "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name," "Fairest Lord Jesus" and "I Will Sing of My Redeemer." The Bell Choir also performed two special pieces.
The children's devotional time with Brother McIntyre centered around a story of a young man who robbed a bank but was apprehended and sentenced to 20 year in prison. He had actually robbed himself of 20 years of his life. Brother McIntyre encouraged the children to not rob themselves of joy, of good friends, of helping other and giving to the Lord.
For the message Dr. McIntyre spoke of the endings and beginnings in life. Some good and some bad yet all part of our lives. As Christians we need to forget those things that are behind and look ahead to those things that are before us. The service concluded with a rousing singing of "Amazing Grace."
Sunday morning music included the choir singing"This is the Day the Lord Hath Made," "Praise to the Lord" and "Majesty." A special message in song was brought by Russell Davis and the congregation sang "Lead Me to Calvary."
For the children's devotional Brother McIntyre told the kids all about his passport and its purpose and then told them the best passport they could have was a good smile and to shake someone's hand. He then had all the children turn and smile into the TV camera.
Dr. McIntyre in his morning message taught that some of the best ways to share the gospel of Jesus is in our lives to follow the pattern of Jesus and live like Jesus in all aspects of our life including attitudes and forgiveness. In sharing our faith we should be diligent, dependable and determined.
This was the morning service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The evening service at Brainerd Baptist Church was once again a time of wonderful singing and special music. The choir sang "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus," "This is My Story" and "Blessed Assurance." The congregation joined together to sing "Come Thou Fount," "It's So Wonderful," "Oh How I Love Jesus" and "Jesus What a Friend for Sinners." Just before the message a female soloist sang "God's Grace is Enough for Me."
For the evening message Dr. McIntyre asked Evelyn the organist to play the hymn "God Will Take Care of You" in three different styles from soft and meditative to loud and inspiring. Brother McIntyre then shared how the Lord was our loving Father and a guard on our lives. We belong to a God who cares for us and one who has the capacity to keep safe everything we have committed to Him. As the service came to a close the organist once again played "God Will Take Care of You."
This was the message for the evening service at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee on January 3, 1987. Dr. McIntyre began a series of six lessons on the Book of Malachi. Tonight's lesson gave a historical background to the book. Unfortunately the other five lessons in the series are not available.
This Christmas week service at Brainerd Baptist Church included the choir singing "Ring the Bells" and "Joyfully We Adore Thee." Following the singing of "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" by the congregation there was a special 25 minute concert by soloist Harry Hempsher accompanied by his wife Martha on the piano. Brother Harry was Minister of Music at Brainerd for 13 years and is now serving as Music Missionary to Portugal.
For Brother McIntyre's devotion for children this morning Harry Hempsher shared with the children in the singing of "Jesus Love Me" in Portuguese.
For the morning message Dr. McIntyre stated that change is inevitable in this world but our lives have meaning because of Him who is, who was and who is to come - Jesus Christ. The Lord has not changed. He is the Son of God, our Redeemer and He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Once again the evening service at Brainerd Baptist Church was blessed with much music. The Men's Choir sang "Heavenly Sunshine," I Am Thine Oh Lord," and To Thine Be the Glory."A female soloist sang "All That Thrills My Soul is Jesus." The congregation sang "I Am Resolved," "Lily of the Valley," and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."
Dr. McIntyre's sermon dealt with all the hurting in this world. He stated, "We are most like Jesus when we reach out to the unlovely, the unloveable, the despicable, the ugly, the vile. Do you make a difference? Lord give us courage, love, compassion, Christ likeness to reach out our hand to the unfortunate and to love those who even give no outward appearance of wanting our love."
Brainerd Baptist Church is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The evening service for Homecoming Sunday at Brainerd Baptist Church was blessed with extended music both congregational singing and specials. The congregation joined together in singing "O For a Thousand Tongues," His Name is Wonderful," Glory to His Name," and "He Keeps Me Singing." The choir selections were "This is My Story," "Something About That Name," "Jesus, Name I Love," "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord," and "Precious Name of Jesus." A Men's Quartet also sang two selections.
Brother McIntyre's message on the voices we hear primarily came from Isaiah. We are born into a world of voices. As a young boy Brother McIntyre remembers the voice of his mother. He then revealed what the "J" in J. Ralph McIntyre stands for. His mother used that name when calling him if he was in trouble. Above all we need to hear the voice of Jesus who tells us He will give us rest, will give us salvation, and tells us to not let our heart be troubled.
Homecoming Sunday concluded with the congregation holding hands and singing "Bless Be the Tie That Binds."
This was Homecoming Sunday at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A special certificate of recognition was presented to the church from Lamar Alexander and the Tennessee Homecoming '86 Commission in recognition of the Brainerd Homecoming and the 58 years of ministry in this Tennessee church.
Brother McIntyre met once again with the children of the church for a short devotional. He talked about our hands and how we may take them for granted. Hands can be used for applause, to shake hands, to build, to paint, to write and to be helpful. But most importantly clasped hands can be used in prayer.
Dr. McIntyre's message on the names of Jesus was accompanied by congregational singing and special music on that wonderful name. The choir sang "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" and "Wonderful Name, Jesus." A Ladies Quartet sang ""Above Every Name" and a duet sang "Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know." Included in the congregational singing was "There is a Name I Love to Hear."
Dr. McIntyre then shared alphabetically the many names for Jesus in Scripture with the most important name being "Lord."
Jane Spivey was recognized for working and putting together today's homecoming as chair of the Historical Committee. Following the morning service there was a dinner on the grounds. Before dismissing for the dinner the congregation all sang "Amazing Grace" while holding hands.
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This evening service included a mini concert by Mary Ann Cooper on the organ with selections of old and new hymns. The Youth Choir then provided the special music preceding the evening message.
Dr. McIntyre preached on the presence that Jesus had and challenged the congregation to, "Make Jesus your light and model and live in such a way that there will be people who will thank God that your touched their life."
This service was at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The devotional for children this morning by Dr. McIntyre related his experiences flying and how he appreciated the experience and checking of the plane by the pilot and all those involved. He then shared that our pilot is the Lord Jesus our good shepherd who is watching over each of us and our lives.
The morning message at Brainerd Baptist Church came from Revelation and the new Jerusalem. The Lord will measure the city exactly as seen in Revelation. God is a God of precision and design and so He has a plan of measure for our lives and we should seek out this balance of life.
Brainerd Baptist Church is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
This is the evening service for Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The service was dedicated to the observance of the Lord's Supper conducted by Brother McIntyre. The observance was preceded by a time of special music and congregational singing. There were two selections by the Youth Choir titled "This is the Day the Lord Hath Made" and "Lord Make a Miracle in My Life." Tamara Hammond sang a solo. The congregation sang "Glory to His Name," "Blessed be the Name of the Lord," "Something About That Name" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross."
This morning service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee was blessed by Carla Carrol singing "We Are Standing on Holy Ground" while accompanied by her husband Tony on the piano.
Dr. McIntyre then called the children forward for his weekly time with them. He told the story of how many small sticks can be broken but if placed around one big sturdy stick they can all stand. So too it will be difficult by ourselves but we can be strong with Jesus in the center of our lives to give us strength and life.
Following the solo and choir singing of "The King is Coming" Dr. McIntyre gave his morning message telling the story of Isaac and the altar built, the tent pitched and the well dug and how we must dig wells spiritually for the blessings of others.
This wonderful evening service dedicated the first 30 minutes to congregational singing and special music which included the following:
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Come Thou Fount
Jesus Is All the World to Me
Have You Any Rivers?
Be of Good Cheer
He Leadeth Me
Redeemed
Blessed Jesus
Brother McIntyre's message was on the first name given to Christians - Followers of the Way. As the first Christians were known by this name we should apply this name to our lives today. The invitational hymn was "Jesus I Come."
For this morning service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee Brother McIntyre began the first of many brief sessions when he called all the children of the church to come forward for him to deliver a message especially for them. He told the kids they could call him Granddaddy Mc. His lesson for the children emphasized to them that since Jesus even knew how many hairs were on their head He even more knows everything about them and loves and cares for them.
The main message for the morning centered around the story of Jesus asleep in the boat as a storm raged causing great fear for the disciples. Brother McIntyre said when we think Jesus is indifferent to us we need to remember He does care, He is concerned, He will help us stand fast to do our job and seek His will. Be faithful. Jesus is still at work in His world. He is not indifferent to our needs, our hurts, and our sins. Surrender your all to Him.
This evening service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee featured the Youth Choir singing "This is the Day the Lord Hath Made" and "Before I Take It to the World, What Should I Do." The congregational singing that evening included "There's Within My Heart a Melody," "He Lives," "Praise the Lord Alleluia," "He Shall Rise," and "Reach Out." A Men's Quartet sang "We Shall Rise."
In response to the title of the message Dr. McIntyre asked the congregation who they selected and then the searching question of did anyone select you. He encouraged everyone to walk worthy of the Lord, be fruitful and always be increasing. The invitation hymn was "Jesus Is Lord of All."
During this morning service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee Brother McIntyre shared that he would be serving as Interim Pastor for the next three months at Brainerd. His message for that Sunday morning was on "Power for Living" and he told the congregation to, "Lay hold and claim what He has promised you. Don't be weak in the Christian experience. Make your aim worthy of the power of God available."
For this morning service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee the family of Dr. McIntyre was welcomed as Brother McIntyre delivered the message. He preached that we should all be urgently praying and studying the Word as we try to look at our corner of the world the way God does and try to gain His perspective as we make decisions in our lives that include God.
Preceding the message Mrs. Tony Carroll sang "It's My Desire." The congregational singing included the following great hymns of the faith, "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us," He Leadeth Me," and "Have Thine Own Way Lord." The service concluded with the singing of "One in the Bond of Love."
The evening service of July 20, 1986 for Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga,Tennessee included a special musical tribute honoring the 100th birthday of hymn writer B.B.McKinney. The music was provided by the church choir including several male and female solos, female trios, and male and female duets. Congregational singing was also hymns written by B.B. McKinney including "Have Faith in God," God Give Us Christian Homes," and "Serve the Lord with Gladness."
Brother McIntyre's message on faith encouraged the congregation that "faith is the victory," and Christians can overcome the world through faith in the Lord and use that faith to take them to where the Lord wants them to go.
Dr. McIntyre was the guest speaker at this morning service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This recording is of the entire service. The service begins with a 10 minute prelude of chimes and organ. This service marked the 100th birthday of hymn writer B.B. McKinney with his hymns being featured throughout the service including a solo by Linda Page of "For Me."
Dr. McIntyre challenged the congregation with the question of whom shall you hear and obey. It is very important to discern truth and hear the voice of God through the Word of God. The hymn of invitation was "Nail Scarred Hands" another hymn written by B.B. McKinney.
This is the concluding message of the week long Sunday School Board Assist Team Conference held at the Broadman - Glorieta Media Center.
Dr. McIntyre gave a powerful message with a commitment challenge for all those in attendance.
This is the first of two concluding messages at the week long Sunday School Board Assist Team Conference held at the Broadman - Glorieta Media Center.
Dr. McIntyre used the Scripture passage of the man sick with the palsy being lowered through the roof for Jesus to heal. An excellent illustration of the assist theme at work.
This very special service marked the 20th anniversary of the Sanctuary of Brainerd Baptist Church (1966-1986) in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The special guest speaker for this occasion was Dr. Ralph McIntyre who was pastor at Brainerd from 1959 until 1977. Also in attendance was Harry Hempsher who was the Minister of Music at Brainerd from 1965 until 1977.
This recording is of the entire service including a remembrance of the ministry of Ralph McIntyre during his years there and his input of details and ideas for the sanctuary with its crystal chandelier, engraved Scripture passages, the magnificent organ and the warmth this building lent to the spirit of worship over the years.
Special welcome was also given to the family of Ralph McIntyre (Pierce and family and Gigi and family) in attendance and also Martha Hampsher wife of Harry Hampsher. Harry and Martha were home on furlough from the mission field as music missionaries in Portugal.
The congregation was then blessed by a mini concert of solo selections from Harry Hampsher.
It was related to the congregation that the first service in this sanctuary was on January 16, 1966 with the formal dedication taking place on January 23, 1966 with Dr. Robert G. Lee presenting his famous sermon, "Pay Day Someday."
The flowers placed in the sanctuary for this special occasion were in memory of Sue McIntyre, wife of Ralph McIntyre, who entered the presence of the Lord in 1975. The flowers were also placed in honor of Dr. Ralph McIntyre.
Dr. McIntyre's message was marked with expressions of love and appreciation to the people of Brainerd and to the Lord for His leading and blessing the ministry of this church and this building over the past 20 years.
The service concluded with the singing of "Amazing Grace."
The service was conducted by the pastor of J.R. McIntyre. He titled his message "The Untroubled Heart" and read from Psalm 91 and other passages. Ramona _____ sang several selections chosen by the family including "The King Is Coming," "In the Garden," The Old Rugged Cross," and "How Great Thou Art."
This message was delivered at a Broadman conference at the Glorieta Media Center. Dr. McIntyre challenged the attendees that it was time when we must come down from the mountain to serve Him and to do what Jesus asks us to do.
This evening service at First Baptist of Nashville, Tennessee began with a beautiful 30 minute concert by Max Lyall at the piano.
Dr. McIntyre then spoke of the many advantages of the Christian life in today's world. The Lord has given each of us special gifts. We have a guide for our faith with a living Lord and a living book with guidelines on how to live. Everyday of our lives is a day of victory in Jesus Christ with our sins forgiven, with a personal heavenly Father and an eternal home at the end of our journey.
The message this Sunday morning at First Baptist of Nashville, Tennessee was for a church in the midst of transition as they looked forward to the soon arrival of their new pastor. Brother McIntyre encouraged the congregation to face their unknown tomorrow by trusting the Lord and wherever He led to go.
This recording is of the entire morning service which includes several selections by Max Lyall at the piano and Fes Robertson as soloist.
Before the Lord's Supper on this Sunday Evening at First Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee Brother McIntyre spoke on the elements as symbolic of Christ's love for us and so should we love one another.
That evening Kelly Newman and the Children's Choir presented the special music.
This Sunday morning service for First Baptist Church of Nashville, Tennessee was a very significant service as the church affirmed the selection of a new pastor after a fourteen month period of searching by the church Pulpit Committee. Dr. McIntyre was a member of that search group and on this Sunday morning he spoke on the importance of pastoral leadership and the pilgrimage of faith they had been on in seeking God's leading in finding the man of God the Lord wanted for this pastorate. Brother McIntyre related that he had been in Christian ministry for 40 years with 31 of those years in the pastorate and he had found it quite interesting to be on the other end of the search process. It was announced to the congregation that Dr. Charles Page and family would be moving to Nashville and his first Sunday would be March 17, 1985.
With this message Brother McIntyre has returned to Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee to fill the pulpit while the pastor is on a trip to Africa. Brother McIntyre served as pastor for 18 1/2 years at Brainerd before accepting the position of the Director of Church and Staff Support Division at the Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tennessee two years previously.
This recording is of the complete morning service which include a solo sang by Candy McIntyre, the daughter of Dr. McIntyre. Her selection was "To God Be the Glory."
At the conclusion of the service Brother McIntyre shares the joy he has experienced to be back home and states,"There is no single spot on the face of the earth that is dearer to my heart than the pulpit in which I now have the privilege of standing."
In this evening message Dr. McIntyre reads the story of Hezekiah and Isaiah from the book of II Kings. Hezekiah opened his house to the ambassadors from Babylon and showed all the treasures of his land with no credit given to the Lord. Isaiah confronted Hezekiah and asked him, "What hath they seen in thy house?" Isaiah then relates how all would be carried away into Babylon. So the question for today from Brother McIntyre was, "What about your house? Is Jesus at home in your house?"
Loneliness is an awful hurt. Dr. McIntyre shares the feelings of loneliness he would feel as a young boy when he would go to spend time with his grandparents. Everything was alright during the day but that feeling of loneliness would creep up on him at sunset. He experienced that same feeling during his first year in the Navy. Just like him there are a lot of people experiencing the pangs of loneliness in the world today. Dr. McIntyre shares that the answer is in Jesus. The service comes to its conclusion with the singing of "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus."
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
This message was based on Psalm 68:13, "Even while you sleep among the campfires, the wings of my dove are sheathed with silver, its feathers with shining gold."
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV
For the second service on Christmas Eve morning Dr. McIntyre preached the same sermon with some changes as he encouraged the congregation to make this the perfect Christmas by giving their lives surrendered to Jesus.
This Christmas Eve service tells of the perfect Christmas, the beautiful diamond God has shaped for us in the birth of our Savior.
The Scripture passage for this morning's message was on those healed who simply fell under the shadow of the apostle Peter. Shadows are important in the lives of all Christians. The shadows of those in your life that have encouraged and inspired you such as parents, friends and brothers and sisters in the Lord have impacted your life. The challenge goes out that we too should cast long shadows in all that we do and say so as to positively impact all those with whom we come in contact. And then Brother McIntyre applied the message as a challenge to give toward world missions and in that way each person can also cast a long shadow for good in reaching the lost for the Lord Jesus.
Today's message is based on the Scripture passage of Revelation 6:14, "Blessed are they that do his commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in thru the gate into the city."
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
This message comforts the Christian to know that God goes before you into the unknown tomorrow. You must put your hand into the nail-pierced hand of Jesus.
This audio message was from a broadcast shown on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
In this moving message by Dr. McIntyre he shares the glories of Heaven as our home - as a prepared place for prepared people who know the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. The service concludes with the invitation hymn sung as a solo titled "Heaven for Me."
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Even though God has created man as a rational, thinking, acting creature, and is capable of doing many things, he is unable to secure his salvation, but must look to the one who is able to do what we are unable to do and that is the Lord Jesus Christ. What man is able to do is to confess his sins and open his heart to accept Jesus as the only way of Salvation.
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Today's message was from the scripture passage on the story of the Mount of Transfiguration where Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah and they talked on the upcoming death of Jesus. From this passage we as Christians can see the importance in our lives of Jesus only in all we do and say.
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
This morning Brother McIntyre exhorts the congregation to examine their lives and the direction they are going to determine if they are walking in the ways righteous or the ways of the dangerous and foolish.
Dr. McIntyre continues his Sunday evening series at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee on "The Lives of Men and Women of the Bible."
In this message Dr. McIntyre relates how God gives us stories of men like Gideon so that we might know in our day that we have tasks to be done, victories to be won, jobs to be completed and challenges to challenge us and cause us to surrender our will to His will.
With the Scripture reading on the Garden of Gethsemane we see that Jesus more than all we've ever known went a little farther. We too in our own way need to go a little father in our witnessing, our loving, our giving and our teaching for the glory of Jesus.
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. McIntyre continues his Sunday evening series at Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee on "The Lives of Men and Women of the Bible."
This week Dr. McIntyre examines the life of John the Baptist who first spoke, "Behold the Lamb of God" and encourages the congregation to also point people to the Lord Jesus.
Today's sermon is based on the healing of the lame man in which the apostles proclaim Jesus Christ of Nazareth and by Him does this man stand before them whole. And then Peter and John went to the temple further proclaiming that neither is there salvation in other name. The challenge then goes out from Brother McIntyre that we too need to share and tell others of this so great salvation.
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. McIntyre continues his Sunday evening series at Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee on "The Lives of Men and Women of the Bible."
The Scripture passage for the evening is on the ambush of Ai under the leadership of General Joshua. Joshua had the difficult position of following a great man of God in the life of Moses, yet he was described in Scripture as a servant of the Lord. It was said of Joshua that the people of Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua. Dr. McIntyre challenged the congregation to so live their lives so that it could be said of each of us that we were also servants of the Lord.
Please note: The original source for this message was derived from a partially defective cassette tape that results in parts of the sermon audio dragging even though most of the message plays correctly.
Dr. McIntyre open the service reading from the Scripture passage that contains the most tragic and yet triumphant words in the Bible. The pointing fingers of the cross point to now. The now that God's justice is satisfied. The now that God's sacrifice is eternal and sufficient. The now that eternity has dawned at the moment of being born into the kingdom of God.
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. McIntyre continues his Sunday evening series at Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee on "The Lives of Men and Women of the Bible."
Tonight he speaks on the life of Joseph who is often recognized as the most Christ like man of the Old Testament.
Today's message comes from the passage in Acts where Paul stands before King Agrippa and relates his conversion experience. The challenge from this message is for all of us to strive toward opening the eyes of the lost and to have them turn from darkness to light. As Christians we need to do what Jesus wants us to do--to reach the world for Him.
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Today's message was the story of the man sick of the palsy who was brought by four friends and lowered through the roof for Jesus to heal. Dr. McIntyre taught that we too today should reach out and bring others to Jesus. This was the message for the Sunday morning service at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. McIntyre continues his Sunday evening series at Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee on "The Lives of Men and Women of the Bible." His message that evening was on the life of Enoch, a man who pleased God and a man who walked with God. Dr. McIntyre emphasized that much could be learned for us today by observing the life of Enoch and using him as an example of how we should please God.
Using the passage on Simon Peter, the rock, Brother McIntyre challenges the congregation to live in Jesus, for Jesus and like Jesus.
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Today we bring you a very special service in memory of Dr. McIntyre. Dr. McIntyre went on to be with the Lord on July 12, 2007.
Dr. McIntyre reflects on this, one of the greatest prayers recorded in the Bible, in which Jesus has included each of us in everything He prayed. This was the morning service at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
The message for this evening service at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee was the fourth in a series of message on the lives of men and women of the Bible. No man moves across the pages of the Bible and excites and inspires us anymore than Moses. Tonight this tremendous giant of a man is examined.
In this message by Brother McIntyre he shared with the congregation that they could have power for living with the power God makes available through the cross of Jesus Christ. Power for victory, power to glorify God, power to live to tell others and power to conquer.
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
The message for this evening service at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee was the third in a series of message on the lives of men and women of the Bible. Tonight the life of Saul was examined with lessons for us today. Please note that the second message in this series is not available.
In this message Dr. McIntyre preaches that God desires to be available and accessible to His people.
Before the message Dr. McIntyre introduced Dr. and Mrs. Avery Willis and family to the congregation. Dr. Willis had served on the mission field for the past fourteen including as President of the Indonesia Baptist Seminary. He was now coming to the states to serve at the Baptist Sunday School Board in the Church Training Department.
This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
The message for this Sunday morning service at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee was on the story of the prodigal son with the application being that we should not allow anything to bring about a distance between us and the Lord.
The message for this evening service at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee was the first in a series of message on the lives of men and women of the Bible. Tonight the life of Samson was examined with lessons for us today.
Dr. McIntyre preaches on the classic passage from John 10:9 when Jesus declares "I am the door." Dr. McIntyre challenges the congregation asking, "Which side of the wall are you on?" This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
This evening service at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee centered around a Scripture passage usually read at Christmas but not in August. These three names of our Savior are presented as facets of a magnificent precious gem. Dr. McIntyre preaches on insights to who He was, who He is, and what He means in the lives of each believer.
The invitation hymn was "Have Thine Own Way Lord" led by a soloist before being joined by the congregation.
Speaking from a Scripture passage on Abraham Dr. McIntyre's message contrasts an empty life and a full life in the Lord. The service concluded with an invitation to accept the Lord as Savior and truly experience the full life. This audio message was from the broadcast shown that morning on local TV from Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
This Sunday morning message by Dr. McIntyre was preached at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. The closing invitation includes a solo vocal to the selection "Wherever He Leads I'll Go."
Today’s message was preached from Hebrews 2:1-3 at Two Rivers Baptist Church. Dr. McIntyre mentions the death of Dr. Robert G. Lee of Bellevue Baptist Church.
For this evening service at Two River Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. McIntyre challenges the congregation with a very practical message on Christ in the everyday world. The service was preceded by two solos by a young married couple and the Youth Choir singing a medley of songs including "Let's Talk About Jesus/Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know/Jesus, O How Sweet the Name/O How I Love Jesus/To Me He Is So Wonderful."
With this service Dr. McIntyre began a period of time preaching at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. The message was preceded by special music and the Scripture reading. The invitation selection was "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus."
The Pastoral Section of the Church Administration Department was responsible for the administration of the Shreveport National Conference on Preaching. The Church Administration Department is housed in the Church and Staff Support Division of the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and is under the direction of Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre who was asked to speak this day on the subject of doctrinal preaching for today.
Dr. McIntyre was appointed to his position as director of the Church and Staff Support Division because of his credentials well established as a pastor who loves people, leads them wisely, loves the Bible and declares it faithfully. Prior to his appointment he had been pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee for 18 years.
After 18 years as Pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee Dr. McIntyre accepted the position of Director of Church and Staff Support at the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tennessee. This was his first message for the Sunday School Board Chapel. After his welcoming introduction and a solo by Jacqueline Malone, Dr. Malone gave his message on the four spiritual boundaries.
This marked the final service for Dr. McIntyre as pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The service was centered around the observances of baptism and the Lord's Supper with Dr. McIntyre speaking on the significance of these ordinances. As communion was administered the choir sang followed by the organ playing "The Old Rugged Cross" and other selections. Following the Lord's Supper the choir sang "When He Shall Come."
As the evening service came to its conclusion Dr. McIntyre gave his final words as Pastor requesting that Clifton Ward pronounce the benediction. Mr. Ward was chairman of the Pulpit Committee 18 years ago when Dr. McIntyre was presented to the church. Dr. McIntyre then requested that as he departed for the new ministry to which the Lord had led him that Harry Hampsher lead everyone one more time in the singing of the beloved hymn "Amazing Grace."
The message for this Easter Sunday morning was a very challenging message on an incident in the life of King David. Dr. McIntyre also led the congregation in the reading of Romans 13. For the past several weeks a chapter in the Book of Romans had been read toward the beginning of the service. Today's passage was Romans 13.
The special music for this Easter Sunday was provided by the choir and soloist with the Harry Hampsher selection of "Were You There" immediately preceding the message. The service concluded with a Handbell Choir rendition of "The Hallelujah Chorus."
It was announced that the evening service would include John Peterson's "The Last Week" performed by the Brainerd Baptist Church Choir. The upcomig Bible Conference Revival was announced including special speaker Manley Beasley. Wesley Jones was recognized during the service for his outstanding student service with the Royal Ambassadors.
Today Dr. McIntyre delivered a message he has preached over 40 times on the well know passage in Daniel on the writing on the wall. Just before the message Harry Hampsher most appropriately sang a selection titled "The Hand of God Upon the Wall."
Today's congregational singing included "When Morning Gilds the Skies," "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah," "I Will Sing of My Redeemer," "Trusting Jesus," "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus," and "Jesus, the Sweetest Name I Know." The choir and bell choir also had a special presentation.
During this time in 1976 the churches in the city of Chattanooga were participating in "Here's Life Chattanooga Rally." Coming up the next Saturday Brainered Baptist Church would be holding a "Here's Life Prayer Rally."
For this Sunday morning service at Chattanooga's Brainerd Baptist Church, Dr. McIntyre presents a powerful message from Nehemiah 13. Once again there was a an uplifting time of music with the congregation singing "Holy, Holy, Holy," Immortal Invisible," "Living for Jesus," "Everyday With Jesus is Sweeter Than the Day Before," and "All to Thee." A Ladies Duet sang "Christ Lives Through Me" and the choir sang "The Light of the World." Harry Hampsher blessed the congregation with a solo before Dr. McIntyre's message.
This recording is of the entire Sunday morning service for Labor Day weekend September 5, 1976 at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The service begins with an organ prelude and concludes with an organ postlude. The service includes two choir pieces and the congregation singing "The Doxology", "Come Thou Fount", "Teach Me to Pray" and "Near to the Heart of God." As is customary Harry Hampsher sings just before the sermon setting the tone for the message on the Holy Spirit.
This message was delivered to the Hamilton County Pastor's Association in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In this message Dr. McIntyre shared his personal experiences with the sudden death of his wife Sue McIntyre the previous year. He relates the Lord's leading in his life as he dealt with grief and his dependence on the Lord in moving forward.
Special music was a big part of this morning service at Brainerd Baptist Church. There was one solo and two duets with one selection being "It Took a Miracle." The choir had five pieces including "This is My Story" and "Wonderful Grace of Jesus." In his traditional role a solo by Harry Hampsher immediately preceded the message.
This Easter Sunday evening service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee was dedicated entirely to the commemoration of the Lord's Supper. The entire service was a time of reflective worship with extended organ selections and choir pieces including "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." Dr. McIntyre led in the observance of the Lord's Supper preceded by Scripture reading and sharing of the significance of this important ordinance. The service concluded with another choir selection and prayer with Pastor McIntyre requesting everyone dismiss with quiet reverence.
This was a very special Easter Sunday morning for Brainerd Baptist Church. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph McIntyre were honored on the 15th anniversary of his pastorate at Brainerd. Both Ralph and his wife Sue expressed their appreciation and love to the church family. The parents of Dr. McIntyre were present for the special occasion.
The service included the much loved hymns of Easter including "He Lives", "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" and "Up from the Grave He Arose".
In addition to three choir selections and a Bell Choir selection, Harry Hampsher sang "Were You There?".
The message for this Sunday morning addressed the recent tornadic tragedy in the area that took over 300 lives. Dr. McIntyre spoke on the unshakeableness of God even in tragedy. Harry Hampsher comforted the congregation with his singing of "Rock of Ages".
It was announced that for the following Friday evening there would be a special dinner for the church family in which Brainerd Baptist Church would recognize the 15th anniversary of Pastor McIntyre.
It was also announced that the service for this Sunday evening would be a dramatic musical presentation of "The 7 Last Words".
Dr. McIntyre's service was titled "Angels" and was preceded by a beautiful message in song by Harry Hampsher on angels. At the conclusion of the message Dr. McIntyre requested that Harry once again sing that special solo. The service also included several selections by the Youth Choir. What was church life at Brainered Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1974? The church announcements give a glimpse into the events of that era. A family outing at Chickamagua Park was scheduled with biking, kite flying and a picnic. A sewing class was being started for the ladies and much prayer was being offered up for an upcoming revival.
This Sunday morning service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee was blessed with the beautiful traditional hymns of the faith as the congregation sang "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus," "Ye Servants of God," Blessed Redeemer," and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. A Men's Quartet sang "Wounded for Me." Once again Harry Hampsher graced the congregation in song with "I Wonder if I've Done My Best for Jesus When He Has Done so Much for Me."
This Sunday morning service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee centered around the theme of the love of God. The message was preceded by a ladies duet singing "God is Love" and Harry Hampsher singing "The Love of God." You will also enjoy a five minute organ prelude followed by congregational singing of "Higher Ground", "Holy, Holy, Holy", "At the Cross" and "Near to the Heart of God". Mark McCroney, Sunday School Director, gave the morning Bible Study report announcing 878 in attendance and the upcoming revival with Jim McCloskey was announced. The morning message was preceded by a responsive reading led by Pastor McIntyre.
This message was preached at Brainerd Baptist Church in March of 1974 from James 1:2-3.
Today’s message was preached on Sunday morning March 10, 1974. It is the third part of a four part series, entitled “The Home.” Part two is not available. Dr. McIntyre’s sermon comes from Matthew 19:2-9.
It was Youth Week at Brainerd Baptist Church which included a kite flying derby the next Saturday. The congregation was invited to an organ recital that Sunday afternoon featuring Robert McDonald.
The congregational singing that morning included "All the Way My Savior Leads Me", "O Worship the King", "Great Redeemer We Adore Thee", Pure in Heart O God", and "Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated Lord to Thee". The choir selection was "I Will Sing of My Redeemer". The special music that Sunday morning consisted of four verses of "Amazing Grace". The first verse was for men only. The second verse was for the ladies only. The third verse was the organ only and the fourth verse was for all.
This is the first of four messages preached by Ralph McIntyre at Brainerd Baptist Church on The Home. The scripture passages for this first message on March 3, 1974 comes from Genesis 2: 7, 20-25 and Genesis 3:1-21. Unfortunately message number two is not available but messages three and four will be upcoming.
The service is preceded by a beautiful six minute organ prelude.
The announcements included a welcome home to serviceman David Parker who had been serving in Thailand. This was missions week at Brainerd with a special upcoming WMU program and a Home Missions Banquet scheduled for Wednesday evening. Looking ahead it was announced there would be an organ recital on March 10th with Robert McDonald. The congregation then sang "Jesus Shall Reign", "Like a River Glorious" and "He Leadeth Me". The special music included three choir selections and Harry Hampsher singing "God Give Us Christian Homes".
Today’s message was preached from Exodus 19:1-8 at Brainerd Baptist Church by Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre.
The service commenced with the singing of "O How Glorious". Upcoming church events presented during announcements included Tuesday WMU mission study and luncheon, an upcoming Deacon retreat, and Mission Week at Brainerd coming in March.
Today's service culminated February's Stewardship Challenge. Mr. Clifton Ward, Chairman of the Budget Planning and Promotions Committee introduced this week's tithing testimony.
Special music for the day included a Men's Group singing "Lead Me to Calvary", the choir presenting a stirring rendition of the "Church's One Foundation, a Bell Choir selection and solo by Harry Hampsher.
Dr. McIntyre gave special recognition to Harry Hampsher and all those involved in the music ministry of Brainerd.
This message was preached on Acts 1:1 at Brainerd Baptist Church by Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre.
The service began with the congregation singing "Redeemed".
A glimpse at church life in 1974 is revealed in the announcements. There were a total of 842 in attendance in Sunday School that Sunday. The church family was encouraged to see the WMU display. The ladies of the church were invited to a Friendship Coffee the following Tuesday. There would be two Valentine banquets on the upcoming Friday night with one for adults and one for the youth. The upcoming Bible Conference was detailed. This was Scout Day at Brainerd and there were 10 Eagle Scouts in attendance who were recognized.
The special music this Sunday included two choir numbers, a female soloists singing"I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked", and Harry Hampsher sang "He Touched Me".
Brother McIntyre gave a tithing challenge to the membership followed by a testimony from Mac McCauley the Brainered Sunday School Director, Deacon and an engineer with the TVA.
The invitational hymn was "Lord I'm Coming Home".
Today’s message, entitled “The Christian's Privileges and Responsibilities Toward God” was preached from Romans 12:1-2 by Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The service was preceded by a four minute organ prelude with the congregation then singing "This Is My Father's World". The announcements for the day included a Sunday School attendance report, an invitation to the evening service for the ordination of Doug Miller, and an invitation to be present for the WMU meeting featuring W.T. Robertson, missionary to Vietnam as the special speaker. A ladies trio then blessed the congregation with the singing of "I Am Not Worthy" followed by the congregational singing of "All Creatures of Our God and King" and "I Will Sing of My Redeemer". Following a selection by the choir Dr. McIntyre gave the church family a stewardship challenge for the month of February. Dr. James Henry, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and superintendent of Chattanooga City Schools gave his testimony as to the value of tithing to the Lord's work. Following a solo selection by Harry Hampsher, Dr. McIntyre gave the morning message.
In today’s message, Dr. McIntyre preaches a sermon from Hebrews 1:1-3. Enjoy the entire service which includes a four minute organ prelude. The congregation sing "Jesus Saves", "Wherever He Leads" and "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms". This service also includes music by the Junior and Senior High Chorales. You will enjoy hearing the announcements of events of early 1974 which includes two Valentine Banquets for Adults and Youth with special speaker Forrest Woody Watkins coming. There were 360 in Church Training that evening. Just before the message a female soloist sang "Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know".
In this message, Dr. McIntyre preaches from Peter 1:13-2:3. Once again Harry Hampsher blesses the congregation in song with "Fill My Cup Lord" preceding the message and again as the invitational hymn. The special music also includes a female soloist and a male soloist with the choir. This recording includes the whole service with a Bible study report from the Sunday School Director and a host of announcements including a covered dish supper and visitation. The congregation takes part in the service with the singing of "Saved", "O Worship the King", "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" and "My Faith Looks Up to Thee".
For this week’s Sunday evening service Dr. McIntyre delivers a message from John 5:1-9. The service is preceded by a baptismal service and includes congregational singing of "This is My Story" and "Love Lifted Me". Enjoy listening to the church news announcements from 1974.
Today’s message was preached on Sunday morning January 20, 1974 at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee by Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre. Harry Hampsher blessed the congregation with an inspiring solo. Congregational singing included "Praise to the Lord Almighty", "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" and "All the Way My Savior Leads Me".
In this message, Dr. McIntyre preaches from 2 Samuel 21:1-14. The message is preceded by Harry Hampsher singing "When God Speaks" and some of the great hymns of the church sung by the congregation including "All Hail the Power", "Come Thou Fount", "More Love to Thee" and "Only Trust Him".
This message by Dr. McIntyre is from Romans 16:25-31 and is preceded by the full evening service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The service includes numerous great hymns of the faith sung by the congregation and a men's group, with some of them in medley format. The hymns include "Revive Us Again," "We'll Understand it Better Bye and Bye," I "I Shall Know Him," "Higher Ground," "The Rock is Higher," "More About Jesus," "I Would Be Like Jesus," "We'll Work Till Jesus Comes," "I Can't Feel At Home in this World Anymore," and "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus."
Today’s message was preached at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. on Sunday morning January 6, 1974 by Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre. The message focuses on Luke 23:13-25 and is titled "What Choice Will You Make." The message is preceded by a solo by Harry Hempsher titled "What Will You Do With Jesus." This full service also includes three choir selections and the congregation singing "Another Year Is Dawning," "To God Be the Glory" and "O God Our Help In Ages Past."
In this last Sunday morning service of 1973 Dr. Ralph McIntyre preaches from Genesis 3:9 and Isaiah 35: 8-10. The message is preceded by several classic hymns of the faith including "Onward Christian Soldier," The Doxology," "God Our Father We Adore Thee' and "The Solid Rock." The ladies provide the special music with a duet and a solo titled "I'll Tell the World That I'm a Christian." This full Sunday morning service was from Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
This message was preached at a revival meeting in Savannah, Georgia, in March of 1974. The message was on Belshazzar's feast and the handwriting on the wall from Daniel 5. The message was preceded by a solo by Harry Hampsher titled "The Hand of God on the Wall."
Join us for this very special Christmas Eve Eve (December 23, 1973) service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. McIntyre delivers an inspiring Christmas season message. You will also enjoy the congregational singing of such Christmas favorites as "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," and "Angels from the Realms of Glory." A lovely Christmas season selection is sung by a female soloist, the Bell Choir performs and Harry Hampsher sings a song of the season just before Dr. McIntyre's message.
This Christmas season 1973 Sunday morning service at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee has an inspiring message from Dr. McIntyre and is preceded by the wonderful music of Christmas including the congregation singing "Angels We Have Heard On High," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear." The choir graced the congregation with "Ring the Bells," and "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child." Once again the special music featured Harry Hempsher singing a medley of songs including "The Love of God." The scripture passage for the message was from the Gospel of Mark chapter 10.
Dr. McIntyre's message on the basics of the faith was preceded by a traditional evening service of the 1970's. The congregation sang "He Leadeth Me" and "Grace Greater Than All My Sin." The Youth Choir performed that evening singing "He's Everything to Me" and "The New 23rd." After the Church Training report and announcements Harry Hempsher sang a medley of songs including "Sweeter As the Years Go By." This service was held On December 2, 1973 at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
This message by Dr. Ralph McIntyre includes the complete service with a baptismal service, a female soloist singing "Like a Wandering Sheep," a choir selection and a ladies trio singing "God Did a Wonderful Thing for Me." The scripture passage for the message was from II Kings 2:19-22.
Preached at Bellevue Baptist Church, today’s episode was a devotion given in the absence of Dr. Robert G. Lee. It features a wonderful rendition of “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go,” performed by Ruth Parchman & Jeanette Ross. The scripture used in today’s message was Romans 1:1-4.
This message was recorded on September 22, 1956 for a weekly fifteen minute devotional program on KWAM Radio in Memphis, Tennessee. The program was sponsored by Bellevue Baptist Church and featured Pastor Robert G. Lee. The speaker for this week's message was Assistant Pastor Ralph McIntyre. Dr. Lee was speaking at a special engagement in the Canal Zone and thus Ralph McIntyre was the guest speaker for this devotional and again the next week on September 29th. In addition to the message the Bellevue Choir performed the selection "Victory Thru Grace." This recording was preserved in record format.
On Sunday morning July 8, 1973 Dr. McIntyre preached at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. At this service the City of Chattanooga made an Ambassador Good Will presentation to the Brainerd Youth Group named "God's Minority." The group was leaving on a mission trip to Connecticut the next morning. The congregation was also blessed to hear three selections from guest soloist Mrs. Norman Chase. She sang "I Believe in Miracles," "Psalm 13" and "I Have Been Born Again." The church choir sang several selections including "There's a New Song in My Heart."
On November 4, 1973 Dr. McIntyre gave a message on Acts 1:8 at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This recording includes the whole service which includes several baptisms. The choir selections were "There's a New Song in My Heart," "It Was There on Calvary" and "He Hideth My Soul in the Cleft of the Rock." In between numerous congregational singings were a church training report and announcements. Preceding the message a soloist sang "He Set Me Free." The service concludes with an invitation sung to "Just As I Am" and an introduction of those that came forward.
This revival message from March 1974 by Pastor Ralph McIntyre is preceded by a mini-concert by soloist Harry Hampsher featuring the following classic hymns:
*No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus
*Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know
*I Know It's Real
*It Took a Miracle
*He Touched Me
*Precious Lord Take My Hand
*His Eye Is On the Sparrow
*Jesus Took My Burden
*Take Your Burden to the Lord and Leave It There
*My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me
*Ivory Palaces
*He Could Have Called 10,000 Angels
*The Christ of the Cross
*Then Jesus Came
*Fill My Cup Lord
*Lift Your Cross and Follow Close to Me
*It Will Be Worth It All When We See Jesus