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.
Can a man do good work, without being a good man? We are saved by grace not by, but unto, good work
Why am I here? Where am I going? Where did I come from? What is the right thing to do?Why do we work? Who do we work for? Is our primary motive for good work to please God? Would God ever leave good …
What makes a good worker, an excellent worker? What makes good work, excellent work? Do high standards and blessings come from good work?
How important are those we choose to have as role models? Who really needs a role model? What is a role model? Was the sabbath made for man? Was the work week also made for man?
Why is life a struggle? Why is life not what it should be? Does work feel burdensome? Is your work self-focused? Why are things often not as they should be with work?
What causes humans to be unique? Does man have a unique calling to work? Is Man's work under God's dominion?
Our purpose is to have a joyful heart. Our key to a joyful heart is obeying Christ. Our love of Christ is the essence of obedience. John 15:11-13
Mercy is the highest form of virtue. We are not in a good position to condemn others, rather we should be offering mercy. Mercy is not beneficial to only the person who receives it. Luke 6:35-38
Men seek virtue or vice. Those who are risen are called to seek virtue and remember that their life is hidden with Christ. Colossians 3:1-4
What is happiness? What makes us happy? Could happiness dependent on the condition of our heart? Is your heart humble? Is your heart pure? If it is not, what does that mean? Matthew 5:1-12
God’s spirit results in revival. The spirit blows where it desires, and will not be resisted. John 3:1-8
We need to be influenced by the spirit. When we have a heart filled with the spirit, we are wise, understanding, and grateful. We are all influenced by something. What are you influenced by? Is it a…
God has the ability to transform our hearts. In order to truly belong to God, we must pursue after him and seek to know Him. How well do we know God? Hebrews 8:1-12
God knows our heart. He wants you to love him so he can be the master of your heart. He desires for us to not seek after that which the world values, but to, pursue God. Are we in pursuit of God? A…
How are you called to respond to God’s kindness? What do we love and what do we despise? Have you ever tried to reduce your guilt by pointing out someone else's? How does God's kindness impact us? We…
Christ is finished. He is done. What is left for you to do? Believe! Our heart is where our belief lives and how we can be justified with faith that lies in the person of Christ.
Does Christ dwell in you? Do you have faith? Your faith is what allows Christ to enter your heart. God’s purposes for us is to fill our hearts with Himself. A heart where Christ dwells is establish…
What is the most important measurement of our physical well-being? The Heart is the most important part of the body to sustain life. Just as the quality of our life depends on the condition of our he…
We need to be careful and cautious of the ideas we are exposed to. False ideas and false thinking can be our most dangerous threat. Ideas have the power to change us from the inside out for good or…
The kingdom of heaven is the only truly worthy treasure to pursue in life. His kingdom is worthy of being pursued diligently by us and we should and need to totally buy in to His kingdom.