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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 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.
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Authentic Christianity 11: Love Makes Complete
6d ago00:34:40Tap to summarizeWhy did God send His Son into the world? What was His ultimate purpose in such a costly act of love? In this message from 1 John 4:7–12, we explore one of the most profound truths in Scripture: God is love. More than an emotion, biblical love is goodness in action, God continually working for the benefit of His creation. This sermon reveals that God's love reaches its intended purpose when it flows through His people to others. As believers receive Christ's love and express it through acts of selfless service, God's love is "made complete" in the world. Discover what it means to be born of God, to know God personally, and to become a living expression of His love to those around you. Support the show
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Authentic Christianity #10: Testing the Spirits
2w ago00:35:12Tap to summarizeHow do we know what's true in a world filled with competing voices, opinions, and spiritual claims? In this message from 1 John 4:1–6, we explore the biblical call to “test the spirits” and develop spiritual discernment. The sermon emphasizes that our lives are shaped by the ideas we believe, making spiritual truth more important than ever. Using Jesus Christ as the ultimate standard of truth, we learn how to recognize deception, overcome false teachings, and confidently navigate life's spiritual battles. Discover why spiritual discernment is essential for authentic Christianity and how victory comes through trusting Christ, who is greater than any force of deception in the world. Support the show
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Authentic Christianity #9: What is Love?
3w ago00:33:00Tap to summarizeWhat is love, really? In this message from 1 John 3:16–24, we explore the biblical definition of love and discover that love is far more than a feeling or emotion. According to Scripture, love is sacrificial action. Looking to the cross of Jesus Christ as the ultimate example, this sermon challenges us to move beyond words and affection toward selfless service that benefits others, even when it costs us something. We’ll also examine how acts of sacrificial love provide assurance of our faith and confidence in our relationship with God. If you've ever wondered what authentic Christian love looks like in everyday life, this episode offers a practical and powerful answer. Support the show
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Authentic Christianity #8: Opposites that Don't Attract
4w ago00:38:06Tap to summarizeWhat we love and what we hate reveals more about us than we may realize. In this message from 1 John 3, we explore the contrast between Cain and Abel, the children of God and the children of the devil, life and death, love and hate. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, and our response to Christ exposes the condition of our hearts. Are we drawn to righteousness or repelled by it? Discover how genuine faith produces a love for Christ, a love for His people, and a growing hatred for sin. Support the show
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Authentic Christianity #7: The Best is Yet to Come
Jun 200:29:22Tap to summarizeGod’s incredible love has made us His children and secured a future beyond anything we can fully imagine. When we fix our eyes on Christ, it gives us the hope of eternity and the power to shape and purify how we live today. Support the show
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Authentic Christianity #6: Lie Detectors
May 2600:37:07Tap to summarizeDiscover how deception and false ideologies can become our greatest spiritual danger, and how believers are equipped through Christ—the Anointed One—to discern truth, stand firm in faith, and resist the lies that seek to lead us astray. Support the show
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Authentic Christianity #5: If Anyone Loves the World
May 1900:37:41Tap to summarizeThis sermon explores the question of what we are truly devoted to, arguing that people are shaped by what they love most. Using 1 John 2:15–17, the message contrasts loving the temporary things of the world with loving God, emphasizing that worldly pursuits like pleasure, fame, and pride can never fully satisfy because they are finite and passing away. The sermon ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the only source of lasting fulfillment, teaching that true rest and purpose are found in devotion to the eternal God rather than the temporary things of this world. Support the show
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Authentic Christianity #3: Self Deceived
May 1200:33:52Tap to summarizeTrue freedom from guilt comes through confession and repentance, made possible by Jesus Christ, who paid the price for sin. God remains both just and merciful because Jesus took on the punishment we deserve. When we admit our guilt, Christ advocates for us and applies His atonement to our lives.The call to action is clear: stop hiding, start confessing, and trust that God will faithfully forgive and transform.Support the show
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Authentic Christianity #4: Knowing Christ
May 1200:37:30Tap to summarizeIn this message from 1 John 2:3–8, we explore how authentic Christianity is never meant to become dull or routine. Though God’s truth is ancient and unchanging, it becomes fresh and alive as we obey Christ and apply His love in everyday life. This sermon challenges us to rediscover the wonder of knowing Jesus, walking in obedience, and becoming more like Him through lives marked by love and selflessness.Support the show
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Authentic Christianity #2: God is Light
May 500:39:29Tap to summarizeBelievers are called not just to walk in the light but to be the light, reflecting God’s nature so that others can see Him through their lives. Support the show
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