Ultimate Outcomes
Ultimate Outcomes is a non-profit organization founded on the fruit of the 30-plus years Pastor Richard Elwell and his wife Marty spent in church ministry, developing sermons and Bible studies that would help their congregants discern and apply God’s truth. Richard was a firm believer that the outcomes in our lives result from what ideas we believe and follow.
Episodes
258 episodes
An Ordinary Man: #32 Remember
Christ’s majesty is revealed by God, not invented by man. Peter saw Jesus’ glory on the mountain, and the prophets spoke by the Spirit—not by human ideas. We can trust what Scripture says about Christ. Without Him, life is like walking in darkn...
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Season 19
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Episode 32
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45:32
An Ordinary Man: #31 Through Our Knowledge of Him
In 2 Peter 1:3–8, Peter makes one of the boldest claims in all of Scripture: God’s divine power has already given us everything we need for life and godliness—and it comes through our knowledge of Jesus Christ. In this message, we explore what ...
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Season 19
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Episode 31
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34:43
An Ordinary Man: #30 Complete Perfection
The spiritual battles we face are not meant to destroy us but to refine us. The enemy, like a roaring lion, seeks to devour us, but God uses these struggles to prepare us for His promises. The key is not to run or surrender, but to resist the d...
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Season 19
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Episode 30
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35:43
An Ordinary Man: #29 Being Lifted Up
God will lift us up if we humble ourselves. With inspiring imagery and honest vulnerability, Richard reveals how God's grace transforms struggles into growth and how true greatness comes through humility.If you’ve ever felt like you’re b...
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Season 19
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Episode 29
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34:21
An Ordinary Man: #28 Do not be Ashamed
Should we avoid standing up for truth because of how others might react? Using powerful examples like Solzhenitsyn and Nelson Mandela, this message encourages us to rejoice in the honor of sharing in Christ’s suffering and to never be ashamed o...
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Season 19
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Episode 28
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31:12
An Ordinary Man: #27 Wasted
We should live or lives with the understanding that we will one day stand before God to give an account of our lives. The ultimate consequence of our choices is facing God's judgment, and while our sin leads to a failing grade in life, Christ's...
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Season 19
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Episode 27
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39:55
An Ordinary Man: #26 Loving Life
Discover how simple, intentional choices—like controlling your speech and pursuing peace—can lead to a more fulfilling, joy-filled life. This sermon explores the power of God's favor and how aligning our actions with His will brings true, lasti...
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Season 19
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Episode 26
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42:37
An Ordinary Man #25: In The Same Way
Explore the biblical foundation of marriage. Was it instituted by God to reflect His glory? Examine the cultural pressures contributing to the high failure rate of marriages. Using 1 Peter 3:1-7, discover how both husbands and wives are called ...
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Season 19
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Episode 25
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40:28
An Ordinary Man: #24 Suffering Well
In a world that often repays evil with more evil, Scripture calls us to a higher way—one modeled by Christ Himself. Romans 12:17-21 challenges us to resist vengeance, while 1 Peter 2:18-25 reminds us that Jesus endured injustice without retalia...
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Season 19
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Episode 24
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39:33
An Ordinary Man: #23 Living Stones
In this message, we explore how each of us, like stones, are meant to be joined together as part of God’s household, with Jesus as our cornerstone. Our purpose and value come from being active parts of this spiritual community, rather than rema...
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Season 19
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Episode 23
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42:30
An Ordinary Man: #22 Tasting Him
This sermon explores the importance of pursuing pure, unaltered truth from God's Word, comparing it to the necessity of nourishing food for a child's growth. It highlights the dangers of compromised beliefs that weaken our faith and urges us to...
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Season 19
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Episode 22
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40:53
An Ordinary Man: #21 Imperishable Seed
This sermon explores the deep connection between obedience, holiness, and love, unpacking how each one flows from a life transformed by God’s truth. Holiness isn’t about restriction but about shining outward with God’s love. What does it ...
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Season 19
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Episode 21
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43:55
An Ordinary Man: #20 A Living Hope in A Dying World
We have a living hope that is actively transforming us even now, gradually shaping our souls through the work of the Holy Spirit. This hope will be fully realized in the future when we experience the fullness of our salvation in perfected bodie...
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Season 19
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Episode 20
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44:45
An Ordinary Man: #19 Strangers in the World
This message wonderfully unpacks the concept of being "chosen" by God, exploring the idea that God’s election sets believers apart as "strangers in this world." It connects themes of grace, transformation, and pilgrimage with the theological ri...
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Season 19
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Episode 19
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36:27
An Ordinary Man: #18 No Respecter of Persons
Peter's "moment of discovery" occurred when he realized that God’s love and salvation were meant not only for Jews but for Gentiles as well. This revelation came through a vision from God, challenging Peter’s preconceived beliefs about what is ...
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Season 19
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Episode 18
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42:34
An Ordinary Man: #17 Civil Disobedience
The first element of trustworthy testimony is the credibility of the witness, and the second is corroboration. This message explores the concept of a credible witness and how it applies to both the legal realm and the gospel. Just as a jury tru...
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Season 19
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Episode 17
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31:07
An Ordinary Man: #16 Civil Disobedience
We tend to obey those we fear displeasing, whether it's civil authorities, peers, or God. For Peter and John, obeying God took precedence over obeying civil authority. Is it ever right to be disobedient? Civil disobedience, when done in obedien...
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Season 19
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Episode 16
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32:34
An Ordinary Man: #15 The Rejected Stone
The religious leaders rejected Jesus as Lord despite overwhelming evidence of His truth, likening their rejection to a refusal to relinquish their own control and authority. Peter boldly declares that Jesus, the stone the builders rejected, is ...
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Season 19
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Episode 15
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38:31
An Ordinary Man: #14 Taking A Stand
Peter boldly addresses a hostile crowd at Pentecost, explaining the supernatural events by pointing to Scripture and declaring that the Jesus they crucified had been made Lord and Christ. His message, filled with courage from the Holy Spirit, c...
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Season 19
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Episode 14
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37:00
An Ordinary Man: #13 It's The Lord
We can overlook Jesus' presence in our everyday lives, even in the most familiar or mundane situations. Today's message draws a powerful parallel between Peter’s initial failure to recognize Jesus on the shore and our own tendencies to miss Chr...
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Season 19
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Episode 13
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38:40
An Ordinary Man: #12 Where is He?
Our sense of wonder profoundly shapes our decisions, actions, and the direction we take in life. This sermon explores Peter's encounter at the empty tomb, where his wonder about Jesus’ whereabouts compelled him to seek answers. It invites liste...
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Season 19
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Episode 12
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31:48
An Ordinary Man: #11 The Importance of Shame
Pain, shame, and regret, though difficult, are essential tools in our spiritual growth, serving as catalysts for transformation. By embracing these experiences, as Peter did after his denial of Christ, we open ourselves to God's grace, al...
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Season 19
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Episode 11
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36:00
An Ordinary Man: #10 I Have not Lost One
Are you seeking victory in life's battles? Discover the surprising truth about how surrender, not strength, leads to triumph in our spiritual journey. Join us as we explore the powerful example of Jesus, the lessons from Peter's impulsiveness, ...
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Season 19
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Episode 10
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29:41
An Ordinary Man: #9: You Will Be Blessed
This message highlights that true happiness and blessing come from selfless acts of service and humility, as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. By choosing to serve others out of love and not obligation, we can transform our hearts and experience ge...
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Season 19
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Episode 9
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39:39
An Ordinary Man: #8 To Whom Shall We Go?
In this sermon, Richard explores true devotion to Jesus Christ, especially when faced with societal rejection and personal challenges. He questions whether people would still follow Jesus if he had preached his New Testament teachings without p...
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Season 19
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Episode 8
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38:23
