An audio message of the funeral for my dad – Bill Rhetts, Sr. by Bill Rhetts, Jr.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Chaplain Bill
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Bill Rhetts Sr An audio message of the funeral for my dad – Bill Rhetts, Sr. by Bill Rhetts, Jr.

Today I had the privilege of officiating my dad’s funeral. Our parents’ pastor was gracious to bestow that honor to me.

The chapel was well attended with family that we hadn’t seen in many years. As well as friends, we hadn’t seen in decades.

The Lords Spirit of conviction and exhortation, prompted me to give a message different from most post-modern messages heard at funerals today. Because love without the truth, and the ‘whole counsel’ of God, is not a Biblical love (Act 20:26-27.) Frankly, over the years while attending many funerals, I have heard too many lies; and/or crucial Biblical truths withheld in their messages. “Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin” James 4:17.

Therefore, I did not only speak about Gods ‘love,’ and ‘heaven.’  I also shared remarks and Scriptures that spoke about ~

  • the wrath and judgment of God, to those that are not saved
  • that only repented born-again Christians will go to heaven
  • the warnings of “religion,” and that Jesus repudiated religion
  • Jesus warned that many non-saved “believers,” will perish in hell for an eternity
  • Jesus warned them about the “narrow gate”
  • that fact that some of our friends and/or family, will tragically go to hell; and some will go to heaven
  • the time-line when my dad was born-again (saved)
  • some of the evidences of salvation
  • that it’s impossible to be a Christian, while willfully rejecting Gods Word
  • mortality vs immortality, and our corruption vs incorruption
  • the way of Salvation
  • the commandment to both “repent, and believe in the Gospel”
  • what my mother and I experienced, as we witnessed dad take his last “gasp” of air.

It was a blessing to honor my dad, sisters, mother, family, and his friends in this way. Moreover, “I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.” Psalm 86:12

Here is the 23 minute message audio via our built in mp3 player. 

 
If the mp3 player doesn’t work for you, the message can be downloaded here, or http://www.theexpositor.tv/wp-content/uploads/Funeral-message-of-Bill-Rhetts-Sr.mp3

The order of service ~

  • Processional
  • Opening prayer / welcome by pastor Randy Burke
  • Slide show
  • Song by Marsaisa Byrd
  • Message by Bill Rhetts, Jr. inside the Sunny Hills Chapel
  • Open microphone for family and/or friends
  • Closing song by Marsaisa Byrd
  • Recessional
  • A ceremony presented by the United States Navy (the bugler played taps, the triangular flag fold, and the presentation of the flag to my mother)
  • Graveside service presided by pastor Randy Burke
  • Reception immediately following.

I’ll see you soon big daddio!

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Video on ‘A women is raped, she conceives a child. Then what?,’ By Voddie Baucham

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Chaplain Bill
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AbortionVideo on ‘A women is raped, she conceives a child. Then what?,’ By Voddie Baucham

Pastor Voddie tells how he is “personally insulted” by President Obama, and others alike.

Since Voddie brought up presidential elections, I will share this. Because of Voddies’ ‘Biblical worldview,’ he did not vote for Obama, nor Romney.

I agree that the word ‘abortion’ is too kind of a word. In this video, I call it first-degree murder, with malice aforethought, with premeditation, all while lying in wait.

Pastor Voddie, you’ve been tagged (again.)

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Video on ‘Is there such a thing as a carnal Christian? More on justification, sanctification & regeneration,’ by Paul Washer

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Chaplain Bill
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Regeneration‘Is there such a thing as a carnal Christian? More on justification, sanctification & regeneration,’ by Paul Washer

It’s amazing how many ‘believers’ claim justification, but you see no sanctification or regeneration. After all who doesn’t want their sins justified, just as if they never happened? But if they are not set apart from the world, and if they’re not regenerated; then they probably are not saved.

Are they innocently deceived? Or, are they the deceivers (wolves?) They can fool some of us, some of the time. But you can never fool God any of the time. Jesus said unless they repent, they will all perish in hell.

If you’d rather go to church to hear funny jokes, fictional stories, or contemporary sermons; then do not watch this video. If you desire to grow in Christ, in addition to diligently studying the Word of God; then one of the preachers I recommend listening to is Paul Washer of HeartCry Missionary Society. Paul Washer, you’ve been tagged.

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Bill Rhetts open-air preaching at the San Bernardino City Hall & State building

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Chaplain Bill
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IPOC logo block pngOpen-air preaching at the San Bernardino City Hall & State building

While looking for a place to preach, I discovered there was a rally at the city hall. Once set up, I learned their rallies cause, was for the legalization of marijuana. I made my own one-man rally, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them. I preached two messages ~

1) This one, on the ‘Romans Road to Salvation.’
2) Another on the ‘Ten Commandments,’ and how we all have broken them all.

Sadly you will hear two subjects take Gods Word out of context, to justify their marijuana use.

Afterwards, many tracts were handed out. Some approached to antagonize me, some to mock God. However, a few did have some sincere heart felt questions, regarding sin, Gods Word, and salvation.

I also preached another message in front of the State building. The seeds were planted, and the results are the Lord’s.

So that our videos are not repetitive, I will not be uploading every video of every open-air outreach. Just an occasional video here and there.

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Sermon jam on “Jesus is Loving Barabbas,” by Judah Smith

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Chaplain Bill
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Powerful sermon jam on “Jesus is Loving Barabbas,” by Judah Smith

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Video of ‘Powerful testimonies from former false converts’

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Chaplain Bill
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False conversions I too was one of those false converts that was told I was born-again, simply for mimicking a pastors unbiblical prayer. But thanks be to God, HE saved me five years later.

It’s amazing how many ‘within the church’ do not appreciate testimonies like this. If your more loyal to your pastor than you are the Word of God, then your pastor has become an idol. No one rejoices in heaven when a person repeats a prayer. But they do rejoice when a person comes to a Biblical repentance. The Bible commands us to “repent” and “believe” in the Gospel.

The following is from the producer. “These four testimonies represent millions of untold people in America who believe themselves to be right with God because they have bought in to an easy form of Christianity that is nothing more than an insurance policy to save a person from hell. Christ’s power is not only to save one from hell, but to change His followers by giving them new hearts and making them more like Him in a lifelong process called sanctification. If you didn’t change, then you are not one of His. Please watch these testimonies and examine your own testimony.”

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Praise report and audio sermon of the funeral of Fontana police officer – Vietnam War veteran Chris Gibson

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Chaplain Bill
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Praise report and audio sermon of the funeral of Fontana police officer – Vietnam War veteran Chris Gibson

Chris GibsonA Praise report and audio sermon of the funeral of Fontana police officer – Vietnam War veteran Chris Gibson

Today was the funeral service for a great man. An officer and a gentleman  Chris Gibson was a hero in so many ways. During the Vietnam War Chris proudly and bravely served our Nation in the United States Navy. He was an aviation ordinance man.

After his stellar military service, Chris continued his service to our country as a police officer with the Fontana police department. Chris was one of the original founders of their Special Enforcement Detail (SED.) SED is more commonly known as SWAT.

Present today was a large turnout from the Fontana police department, family and many friends. Also present was three generations of former police chiefs, as well as retired command staff; and a retired Mayor. The seats were nearly full, as some stood in the back.

With precision and accuracy, the Fontana police departments honor guard detail did a fine presentation. The two singers did a fantastic job providing worship music.

The following is the order of service, and below is an audio of the sermon given.

  • The processional
  • Honor guard posting
  • Opening pray by pastor Dave Zierenberg of Grace Bible Church
  • Slide show
  • ‘One more day’ sung by Barbara Gene
  • The funeral message, officiated by Chaplain Bill Rhetts
  • Guest speaker, Fontana police chief Rodney Jones
  • Guest speaker, Lt Dan Castellini
  • Guest speaker, Lt Bob Doyle
  • Guest speaker, Bill Dodson
  • ‘Amazing grace,’ sung by Mike Keith
  • Presentation of the American flag to Mrs. Gibson, by the Fontana police honor guard / chief of police
  • A Bagpiper played the traditional bagpipes, as he marched through the church
  • Closing prayer by Bill Rhetts
  • A reception at the Silver Lakes country club, and wonderful dinner.

We thank Grace Bible Church for allowing the family to use their beautiful church.

Thank You Lord for the gift of eternal life that You have bestowed upon our beloved Chris. Thank You Lord that we can have assurance that Chris is EOW in heaven.  My beloved Chris, I did not come here today to say goodbye. I came to say ‘I’ll see you again soon.’

Lord we ask that Your amazing love and grace continue to be with the Gibson family. “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2

By the power of the Holy Spirit, the Lord gave me His conviction to preach a Biblical message that warned of the place called “hell,” the warnings of false conversions, and that many “believers” won’t go to heaven (Matt 7:21-23,) unless they are “born-again,” and repent.

Below is the audio of my 20 minute funeral message, which also includes the first two guest speakers.  The memory card ran out of space for the last two speakers.

Regarding the two speakers at the end. The first speaker (the current chief of police,) shared how he was choked-out as a rookie cop. The second speaker tells about a police officer choking out his own chief of police, while handling a radio call of a 415man at a bar fight. I love old cop stories.

 
If the mp3 player doesnt work for you, the message can be downloaded here.

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Video of a police officer attempting to silence an open-air preacher at Ft. Myers Beach

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Chaplain Bill
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IPOC logo radial jpgVideo of a police officer attempting to silence an open-air preacher at Ft. Myers Beach

This police officer (deputy) made false accusations, and attempted to legislate his own laws. Once the deputy realized he was being taped, he changed his tune real fast.

The officer lied, and made up his own laws contrary to the constitution. He even quoted the wrong “Terry” case law. It’s ‘Terry vs Ohio,’ not Terry vs the United States.

This officer not only was there under the spirit of the anti-Christ, he is a tyrant. It is my opinion that had this not been videotaped, he would had either continued writing that citation, or he would have arrested and taken these Christians away; for a trumped up bogus crime. Notice his comments and insinuations about “children?”

This preacher stood his ground well, and was very respectful. As Paul said, “remain steadfast in your faith.”

Although these confrontations are to be expected.

  1. The Bible foretold that preachers would be met with opposition, and even arrest.
  2. We appreciate law enforcement, but only a fraction of the police population are actually born-again.
  3. I’ve experienced this within law enforcement, and in the ministry .

If anyone knows of a web site for open-air preachers, that archives city ordinances on amplification from city to city, please let us know. That would be a valuable resource for all of us.

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Bold sermon jam on “The wrath of God is coming,” by Al Martin

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Chaplain Bill
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Repentance is not an optionBold sermon jam on “The wrath of God is coming,” by Al Martin

The Bible warns that many “believers” that go to church, will not go to heaven (Matthew 7:21-23.)

That’s because they are not born-again, they are not saved, they have not repented. For there is no salvation without repentance.

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Bill Rhetts open-air preaching in Shreveport Louisiana, 2013

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Chaplain Bill
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IPOC logo radial jpgWhile in Louisiana, the Lord prompted me to do some open-air preaching. I hit many intersections in the downtown area. At the last one, I finally thought of using my cell to videotape it. This was the best I could do in the wind without an amplifier (although the cellphone had poor audio in itself.)

There were more pedestrians staying put at the other locations, so I distributed literature as well. One Christian woman asked me to come back, but when I told her I was from ‘1st Californians,’ she laughed.

Some of the messages were mini sermons, some were giving my testimony. Pray for those seeds sown. I’m just a sower of His seed, but the results are the Lords.

To improve on any future open air outreaches, IPOC Ministries is in the need of purchasing a wireless amplification device, a compact digital video camera; as well as more tracts and Bibles. Our current video camera used in our stand up videos is too large (not practical and tactical.)

If you would like to partner with us, by financially supporting us; your donations are tax deductible. You may do so by sending us a check, or by giving online here.

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