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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 253
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Painting The Picture #10: Our Burden Lifter
God calls those who are weary and burdened because his yolk brings freedom from sin. We can be refreshed when we give our service to Him.
Painting The Picture #9: Caught Up in Futility
Our misery is what God provides mercy for. It is the object of his mercy. Our human despair is solved by moral leadership. His moral leadership solves are human despair. God wants us to be ready fo…
Painting The Picture #8: New Wine
Jesus renews us from the inside out. He has transformed Judaism into Christianity.
Painting The Picture #7: Building on the Rock
There are a lot of things we overlook or take for granted. We live in climate-controlled spaces with upgrades that in previous times were unthinkable even for kings. Wise builders build on a foundati…
Painting The Picture #6: False Pretense
Jesus tells us to watch out for false prophets. Are people really out there that would deceive us? Today we look at a wolf in sheep's clothing. What causes some of us to trust in false prophets?
Painting The Picture #5: The Better Way
Jesus wants us to choose his path, his way. It is the better path because it is difficult. It is the better path because it leads to life. All good things in life are better because they are chall…
Painting The Picture #4: Storing Up Our Treasure
God calls us to store a lasting treasure. Our sacrifice here on Earth will create a treasure that is multiplied in heaven. Our heart ought to be set on things above so our treasure will be there al…
Painting The Picture #2: Fisher's of Men
Jesus calls us to be fishers of men. He calls us to do that which he has given us the ability to do. It suits us to follow him and lead others to do the same. Will we leave the lesser for the great…
Painting The Picture #1: Words of Life
Are we dependent upon every word the comes from God? Is His word truly the bread of life? God's teaching is vital to us existing. We must always recognise that all things come from the mouth of God.…
That's A Bad Idea #13: Giving Over
The idea that we are our own master is a BAD IDEA. God is sovereign always. We are not our own master. God determines our outcome and has complete control even in the midst of our rebellion.
That's A Bad Idea #12: Our Fathers House
Is there more than one way to get to heaven? If there is more than one way to get to heaven, then Jesus is not the way. If Jesus is the way then He is the only way.
That's A Bad Idea #11: I have My Rights
Are human rights given by the government a BAD IDEA? This sermon explores God-given rights vs government given rights. It discusses positive vs. negative rights.
That's A Bad Idea #10: Feeling Good
If it feels good, do it is a BAD IDEA. People who are seeking pleasure in this world never have enough because it is not enough. Abundant life that satisfies the soul of man is available in Christ.
That's A Bad Idea #9: The Soulless Man
The idea that there is nothing that is immaterial and that all things are and come from matter is a BAD IDEA. What came first? The chicken or the egg. Why is it important to God for us to understand …
That's A Bad Idea #8: The Gospel of Self
High self-esteem results in every regard of our life being better is a BAD IDEA. When we look up and beyond ourselves, we are transformed.
That's A Bad Idea #7: It's God's to Give
The more others receive, the less we receive is a BAD IDEA. We are blessed when those around us are blessed.
That's A Bad Idea #6: Who's In The Right?
The idea that more primitive cultures are morally superior to civilized cultures is a BAD IDEA. How do we function in a world full of wrong?
That's A Bad Idea #5: Freedom's Choice
Can another person makes us happy? Does getting what we want make us happy? If I get what I want I will be happy is a BAD IDEA. We need to turn and rely on God’s word in order to learn how to live li…
That's A Bad Idea #4: Discovering Truth Together
“To each your own”, this idea can only go so far. The idea that each man has the right to determine what is good and true for themselves is a BAD IDEA. God, alone, has the right to determine what is …
That's A Bad Idea #3: God Made Them Male and Female
Why did God create marriage? The purpose of marriage is to have your needs met is a BAD IDEA. Why does that idea have such a powerful appeal? Can this idea ever be satisfied? Does it create division,…