Ultimate Outcomes

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Ultimate Outcomes episodes

  • 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 sacrifice enables us to stand clothed in His righteousness. This message calls believers to actively work against sin, to live intentionally for God's glory, and to rely on Christ's grace as the only path to being prepared for eternity. 

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    40 min
  • 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, lasting happiness.

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    43 min
  • 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 to imitate Christ in their relationships, overcoming conflicts not by dominance but by reflecting Christ’s humility and love.

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    41 min
  • 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 retaliation, entrusting Himself to the Father. In this sermon, we’ll explore how Peter, once quick to fight back, learned to embrace this truth and how we, too, can follow Christ’s example in responding to hardship with redemptive love. 

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    40 min
  • 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 remaining in isolation. Through this, God shapes us, teaching us unity and preparing us for the ultimate joy of being part of His perfected, eternal kingdom. 

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    43 min
  • 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 set aside destructive behaviors like envy, malice, and deceit. Discover how true fulfillment and strength come only from the "Bread of Life"—Jesus Christ—who alone satisfies our deepest spiritual hunger. 

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    41 min
  • 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 look like to plant the seeds of Christ’s love in our hearts? Shouldn't it help us to live lives that reflect His character. 

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    44 min
  • 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 bodies. As we fix our minds on this hope, we are empowered to live joyfully and steadfastly, undeterred by earthly setbacks, with our focus set on the eternal inheritance awaiting us in Christ. 

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    45 min
  • 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 richness of being God’s elect, rooted in 1 Peter 1:1-2. 

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    37 min
  • 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 "clean" and "unclean." Peter had been resistant to interacting with Gentiles, but through divine intervention — both his vision and Cornelius' visitation by an angel — he understood that God shows no favoritism and accepts all who seek Him, regardless of their background. 

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    43 min

About Ultimate Outcomes

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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…