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.