Oceans of Love with Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre

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 th...

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 l...

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...

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 mal...

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...

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 c...

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 Jesu...

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...

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...

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...

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 se...

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 wo...

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 N...

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 devotiona...

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...

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. T...

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 Hamm...

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...

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 w...

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...