Oceans of Love with Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre

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.