Classic talks and sermons by our inspired General Authorities
Talks on a variety of doctrines and themes, timeless and inspiring
Following is an index of the classic talks:
Click here to see a link index to some of the timeless General Conference talks of Elder Dallin H. Oaks
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- AARONIC PRIESTHOOD: ‘The Vision of the Aaronic Priesthood’ — Bishop Victor L. Brown presents foundational priesthood doctrine
- ABORTION: ‘Sanctity of Life, The’ — inspired thoughts about abortion by Elder James E. Faust, given in 1975
- ABORTION: ‘Covenants’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer; he discusses abortion, gay-lesbian issues, and dangerous life-styles, October 1990
- ADVERSITY: ‘Adversity and Prayer’ — Bishop H. Burke Peterson; General Conference, October 1973
- AMERICAN REPUBLIC: ‘The Decline and Possible Fall of the American Republic’, by Ernest L. Wilkinson; the unsavory pathway to socialism
- ANGER AND AGENCY: ‘Agency and Anger’ — anger can and must be controlled, by Elder Lynn G. Robbins, given in 1998
- ATONEMENT OF JESUS, THE: ‘Ensuring a Righteous Judgement’ — Elder James R. Rasband; the sweeping grandeur of Jesus’ atonement for us
- ATONEMENT OF JESUS, THE: ‘The Mediator’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer; an unparalleled explanation of the significance of the Savior’s atoning sacrifice
- ATONEMENT OF JESUS, THE: ‘The Atonement’ — by Elder Russell M. Nelson, “Why not speak of the atonement of Christ?”
- AUTHORITY, PRIESTHOOD: ‘Priesthood Authority and Power’ — by R. Scott Lloyd, Church News staff writer
- BALM IN GILEAD: ‘Is There No Balm In Gilead?’ — Elder Brent H. Nielson, discussing physical healing and spiritual healing; excellent!
- BALM OF GILEAD, THE: ‘The Balm of Gilead’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer; to those who are worried, restless, anxious, or not at peace
- BEHAVIOR vs. NATURE: ‘Behavior or nature?’ — Elder Tad R. Callister asks if we are changing our behavior or our nature
- BISHOP: ‘The Bishop – Center Stage in Welfare’ — Elder Thomas S. Monson; the welfare program and the bishop
- BISHOP: ‘The Role of a Bishop in the Church Welfare Program’ — President Marion G. Romney
- BISHOP: …‘For a Bishop Must Be Blameless’ — by Elder L. Tom Perry; the role of bishop
- BOOK OF MORMON, THE: ‘The Book of Mormon‘ — President Marion G. Romney’s penetrating testimony of the truth of the Book of Mormon
- BOOK OF MORMON, THE: ‘The Book of Mormon is the Word of God’ — The landmark talk given by President Ezra Taft Benson in 1975
- BOOK OF MORMON, THE: ‘Flooding the Earth With The Book of Mormon’ — President Ezra Taft Benson urges all to accept this challenge
- BOOK OF MORMON, THE: ‘For a Wise Purpose’ — The Book of Mormon boldly declares that Jesus is the Christ, by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
- BOOK OF MORMON, THE: ‘Keystone of our religion’ — beautiful expressions about the Book of Mormon from various Church leaders
- BOOK OF MORMON, THE: ‘Treasured Testament’ — a scholarly talk by Elder Russell M. Nelson about the ‘Hebraisms’ found in the Book of Mormon
- BOOK OF MORMON, THE: ‘Safety for the Soul’ — by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, October 2009; an unforgettable apostolic witness of the Book of Mormon
- BORN OF GOD: ‘Born of God’ — by President Ezra Taft Benson, General Conference, October 1985
- BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY: ‘The BYU Experience’ — by President Gordon B. Hinckley, speaking on the uniqueness of BYU
- BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY: ‘The Edge of the Light’ — Brigham Young University and the Church; faith to move forward; Elder Boyd K. Packer
- CALLINGS, CHURCH: ‘We are Called of God’ — Elder Loren C. Dunn, the meaning and importance of callings, common consent, the Lord calls us
- CALLINGS, LESSER: ‘The Lord’s Support System’ — by Elder Robert L. Simpson, addressed to those who hold ‘lesser’ callings in the Church
- CELESTIAL TRAINING: ‘Celestial Training in a Telestrial World’ — by Sister Sheri L. Dew, delivered at the BYU Women’s Conference, 2023
- CHILDREN, LITTLE: ‘The Salvation of Little Children’ — by Elder Bruce R. McConkie, the Easter message of resurrection rings triumphant
- CHILDREN, RAISING: ‘Behold Your Little Ones’ — President Gordon B. Hinckley’s timeless guidance concerning raising children properly
- CHILDREN, RAISING: ‘Bring up a child in the way he should go…’ — more wise counsel from President Gordon B. Hinckley concerning parenthood
- CHILDREN, RAISING: ‘Save The Children’ — Another plea from President Gordon B. Hinckley for parents to raise their little ones in love and compassion
- CHILDREN, HANDICAPPED & WAYWARD: ‘The Works of God’ — Elder James E. Faust; the challenges of raising handicapped and wayward children
- CHOICE, AGENCY: ‘The Choice that began Mortality’ — Elder Jess L. Christensen, Area Authority, the Fall was a glorious necessity to open a doorway
- CHRIST, A VISION OF: ‘The Sacrament and the Sacrifice’ — Elder David B. Haight describes his vision of Christ during a health crisis
- CHRIST, BECOMING LIKE: ‘In Him All Things Hold Together’ — A classic Christ-centered talk by Elder Neal A. Maxwell, March 31, 1991, BYU Devotional
- CHRIST, FOLLOWING: ‘In His Steps’ — President Ezra Taft Benson, a BYU Fireside address
- CHRIST, FOLLOWING: ‘Born of God’ — heartfelt admonitions from President Ezra T. Benson for all to follow Him, be changed for Him, be consumed in Him
- CHRIST, HAVE YOU SEEN HIM?: ‘The Spirit Beareth Record’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer answers the question, “Have you seen Him?”
- CHRIST IN GETHSEMANE: ‘The Purifying Power of Gethsemane’ — by Elder Bruce R. McConkie, his unforgettable final testimony of Jesus Christ
- CHRIST, THE CHARACTER OF: ‘The Character of Christ’ — Elder David A. Bednar’s magnificent talk on the divine aspects of the Savior’s personality
- CHRIST, THE SYMBOL OF: ‘The Symbol of Christ’ — President Gordon B. Hinckley boldy declares that our lives must be the symbols of our faith
- CHRIST, THOUGHTS OF: …‘Jesus, the very thought of Thee’ — by Elder Keith B. McMullin, April Conference 2004
- CHRISTMAS: ‘Dreams of the Night’ — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s beautiful Christmas message delivered on December 6, 2020
- CHURCH EDUCATION: ‘The Charted Course of Church Education’ — President J. Reuben Clark, an authoritative guide to all our teaching in the Church
- CHURCH, THE: ‘Come, Join with us’ — President Dieter F. Uchtdorf; there is room for you in this Church; the mistakes of imperfect leaders and members
- CHURCH, THE: ‘The Only True Church’ — Why do we proselyte to other Christians? Elder Boyd K. Packer, October 1985
- CHURCH, THE: ‘The Only True and Living Church’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer, should we offend others by claiming to be members of the only true church?
- CHURCH, THE: ‘The Political and Economic Role of the Church in Utah’ — President Gordon B. Hinckley defends the role of the Church in Utah’s economy
- CHURCH, THE: ‘Why is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints the true Church?’ — A response by Kent P. Jackson, professor of religion at BYU
- COMBINATIONS, SECRET: ‘Secret Combinations’ — by Ezra Taft Benson, a talk delivered in 1961 but very relevant today
- COMMON CONSENT: ‘Common Consent’ — by Elder Bruce R. McConkie; the law of common consent explained
- CONFIDENCE: ‘Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence’ — by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, don’t forget how you once felt, don’t lose your confidence
- CONVERTED UNTO THE LORD: ‘Converted Unto The Lord’ — by Elder David A. Bednar, General Conference 2012
- COVENANTS: ‘Covenants’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer; he discusses abortion, gay-lesbian issues, and dangerous life-styles, October 1990
- COVENANTS: ‘Covenants: Two-way promises with God’ — by Larene Porter Gaunt, a beautiful description of our covenants with the Lord
- COWLEY, MATTHEW: ‘Matthew Cowley’s mission to New Zealand’ — by Elder Glen L. Rudd, a remarkable mission by a remarkable young elder
- CRITICISM AGAINST THE CHURCH: ‘Judge Not According to Appearance’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer, proper response when critics harshly judge the Church
- CULTURE OF CHRIST, THE: ‘The Culture of Christ’ — by Elder William K. Jackson of the Seventy, October Conference of 2020, very enlightening
- DEAD, REDEMPTION OF THE: ‘The Redemption of the dead’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
- DECISION MAKING: ‘Move Forward in Faith’ — making decisions when you are unsure what to do; counsel from various General Authorities
- DECLINE AND FALL: ‘The Decline and Possible Fall of the American Republic’, by Ernest L. Wilkinson; the unsavory pathway to socialism
- DESPAIR: ‘Do Not Despair’ — a masterful presentation by Elder Ezra Taft Benson on recognizing and overcoming despair
- DIFFICULT QUESTIONS: ‘Stand Forever’ — by Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge, staying true through doubt and controversy
- DISCIPLESHIP: ‘Valiant Discipleship’ — by Elder Jörg Klebingat; be confident, not apologetic; valiant, not timid; faithful, not fearful!
- DOMINION, UNRIGHTEOUS: ‘Unrighteous Dominion’ — by Elder H. Burke Peterson; how to recognize this egregious problem
- DOWNFALL: ‘Our strengths can become our downfall’ — by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, delivered at Brigham Young University in 1992
- EARTH: A private copy
- EARTH AND MAN, THE: ‘The Earth and Man’ — by Elder James E. Talmage of the Council of Twelve, delivered on August 9, 1931
- ENDURE TO THE END: ‘Enduring to the End’ — by Brother Stephen E. Robinson, chairman of the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture
- ENDURE TO THE END: ‘If Thou Endure It Well’ — thoughts concerning wayward children and facing life’s challenges, by Elder Marvin J. Ashton
- ENDURE TO THE END: ‘Finishers Wanted’ — characteristics of those who endure to the end in righteousness, by Elder Thomas S. Monson
- ENDURE TO THE END: ‘Stay by the Tree’ — by Elder Kevin W. Pearson, Lehi’s vision teaches us how to endure to the end
- ENDURE TO THE END: ‘Steady As She Goes’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer, encouraging all to endure to the end
- EXALTATION: ‘Can a common man or woman be exalted?’ — by Elder Tad R. Callister, ‘Will I ever be good enough to be exalted?’
- FAITH: ‘Build Bridges to Faith’ — by Elder Loren C. Dunn, individual faith is the foundation stone of the gospel and a most-important quality
- FAITH: ‘Seek learning by faith’ — by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve, preach by the Spirit and learn by faith
- FAITH: ‘Ask in Faith’ — by Elder David A. Bednar; meaningful prayer requires holy communication and consecrated work
- FAITH AND COURAGE: ‘The Edge of the Light’ — Brigham Young University and the Church; faith to move forward; Elder Boyd K. Packer
- FAITH AND WORKS: ‘The Lord’s Wind’ — Elder John H. Groberg, October conference of 1993; have faith but also put your shoulder to the wheel
- FAITH OF A CHILD: ‘The Faith of a Child’ — by Elder Thomas S. Monson, October General Conference of 1975
- FAITHFUL TO THE END: ‘When Shall These Things Be?‘ — Elder Ballard’s counsel to a returned missionary who has lost his faith
- FALL, THE: ‘The Choice that began Mortality’ — by Elder Jess L. Christensen, Area Authority, the fall was a glorious necessity to open a doorway
- FAMILY AND MORALITY: ‘A fence at the top or an ambulance at the bottom?’ — Elder Tad R. Callister, the greatest challenge facing our nation today!
- FAMILY HISTORY: ‘How Family History changes our hearts and minds‘ — Amy Harris, Professor of History and Genealogy
- FATHERHOOD: ‘Great Things Required of Their Fathers’ — President Ezra Taft Benson, the role and responsibility of fatherhood
- FEW MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH: ‘The Influence of ‘one-of-a-city saints’ in Southeast Asia‘, by Boyd Matheson, ‘…where two or three are gathered…’
- FAMILIES: ‘Living the Gospel in the Home’ — President Spencer W. Kimball, the family is #1 and the Church is #2
- FAMILY HISTORY: ‘Family History, In Wisdom and Order’ — by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, April 1989, ‘…there is much each member can do…’
- FINANCES OF THE CHURCH: ‘Guiding Principles of the Church’s Finances’ — a clear statement re. Church finances by Bishop Gérald Caussé, May 2018
- FINANCES OF THE CHURCH: ‘How the Church spends and allocates its sacred funds’ — the Presiding Bishopric discusses the finances of the Church, 2019
- FOREORDINATION OF PROPHETS: ‘God Foreordains His Prophets and His People’ — Elder Bruce R. McConkie, April 6, 1974
- FORGIVENESS, FORGIVING: ‘The Balm of Gilead’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer; to those who are worried, restless, anxious, or not at peace
- FORGIVENESS: ‘A Saint through the Atonement of Jesus Christ’ — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, January 18, 2022, BYU devotional, very inspiring
- FUNERALS: ‘Funerals – A Time for Reverence’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer, who teaches that funerals are actually church meetings
- GENEALOGY: ‘How Family History changes our hearts and minds‘ — Amy Harris, Professor of History and Genealogy
- GEOLOGY & THE SCRIPTURES: ‘The Earth’s history, the fossil record, and the scriptures’ — Morris Petersen, professor of geology
- GETHSEMANE: ‘The Purifying Power of Gethsemane’ — by Elder Bruce R. McConkie, his unforgettable final testimony of Jesus Christ
- GOD, OUR RELATIONSHIP TO: ‘Our relationship to God’ — by Elder D. Todd Christoffersen of the Quorum of the Twelve, a masterpiece!
- GOD, GRANDEUR OF: ‘The Grandeur of God’ — by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, a masterful presentation on the nature and magnificence of God
- GODHEAD, OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE: ‘What is our relationship to members of the Godhead?’ — Elder Bruce R. McConkie clearly explains this principle
- GODHEAD, THE: ‘The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost’ — President Hinckley’s timeless and inspired discourse concerning the Godhead
- GOD IS CALLING: ‘Israel, Israel, God is calling’ — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, BYU devotional, ‘you NEVER check your religion at the door’
- GOVERNANCE OF THE CHURCH: ‘Unwritten Order of Things, The’ — a BYU devotional address by Elder Boyd K. Packer, regarding Church governance
- GOVERNANCE OF THE CHURCH: ‘Let Them Govern Themselves’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer, priesthood principles concerning families and governance
- GRACE: ‘What I have learned about grace…’ — Colin Douglas, what I have learned about grace since coming down out of the sycamore tree
- GRATITUDE: ‘A remedy to the things that plague the world’ — President Russell M. Nelson offers wise counsel during the COVID epidemic
- GREATNESS: ‘True Greatness’ — by Elder Howard W. Hunter, the kind of greatness that is possible for all who are within the Gospel net
- HANDICAPPED CHILDREN: ‘The Works of God’ — Elder James E. Faust; the challenges of raising handicapped and wayward children
- HEALING: ‘Is There No Balm In Gilead?’ — Elder Brent H. Nielson, discussing physical healing and spiritual healing; excellent!
- HERESIES, DEADLY: ‘The Seven Deadly Heresies’ — by Elder Bruce R. McConkie, a classic in every way
- HOLD ON, LET GO!: ‘Things to hold on to, things to let go of’ — wonderful counsel from Elder L. Todd Budge
- HOLY GHOST: ‘The Spirit Giveth Life’ — Elder Loren C. Dunn, General Conference, April 1979; more fully accepting the Spirit into your lives
- HOME TEACHERS: ‘Home Teachers, Watchmen over the Church’ — Elder James A. Cullimore, Assistant to the Council of the Twelve
- HOMOSEXUALITY: ‘Covenants’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer; he discusses abortion, gay-lesbian issues, and dangerous life-styles, October 1990
- INTERVIEWS: ‘The Blessing of Church interviews’ — President N. Eldon Tanner, October conference of 1978; penetrating, sobering
- JESUS, THOUGHTS OF: …‘Jesus, the very thought of Thee’ — by Elder Keith B. McMullin, April 2004
- JUDGING, JUDGEMENT: ‘Judge Not and Judging’ — Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a description of the two types of judgment, and what is appropriate
- JUDGING: ‘Judge Not According to Appearance’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer, a proper response when critics harshly judge the Church
- KNOWLEDGE: ‘You Know Enough’ — by Elder Neal L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 2012 General Conference; wonderful!
- LAST WAGON: ‘To Them of the Last Wagon‘ — by President J. Reuben Clark, the classic tribute to the Pioneers
- LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES: ‘These I Will Make My Leaders’ — by Elder James E. Faust, sound priesthood leadership principles
- LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES: ‘Let Them Govern Themselves’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer, priesthood principles that will ‘hasten the Lord’s work’
- LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES: ‘The Governing Ones’ — by Elder William R. Bradford, priesthood and leadership
- LEARNING: ‘Seek learning by faith’ — by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve, preach by the Spirit and learn by faith
- LOVE: ‘The Daily Portion of Love’ — Heartwarming stories from Bishop H. Burke Peterson concerning the open expression of love
- LOVE: ‘How Do I Love Thee’ — by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland; Christ-like love and what it should mean in our relationships
- MARRIAGE: ‘No place for pride’ — by C. Richard Chidester, director of the University of Utah Institute of Religion, there can be no PRIDE in marriage
- MARRIAGE DECISION, THE: ‘The Marriage Decision’ — President Spencer W. Kimball, February 1975
- MINISTERING: ‘Inviting others to come unto Christ’ — Elder Gene R. Cook, effective ministering to families
- MIRACLES: ‘As long as the World Shall Stand’ — Elder David A. Bednar, the day of miracles is now, delivered at BYU, January 19, 2021
- MISSIONARY WORK: ‘Becoming a Consecrated Missionary’ — by Elder Tad R. Callister of the Seventy, priceless counsel from a devoted servant
- MISSIONARY WORK: ‘Becoming a Preach My Gospel Missionary’ — by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve, marvelous doctrine
- MISSIONARY WORK: ‘The Fourth Missionary’ — by Elder Lawrence Corbridge, rising above the average, achieving excellence in missionary work
- MORALITY AND FAMILY: ‘A fence at the top or an ambulance at the bottom?’ — Elder Tad R. Callister, the greatest challenge facing our nation today!
- MUSIC: ‘Worthy Music, Worthy Thoughts’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
- NEW ZEALAND: ‘Matthew Cowley’s mission to New Zealand’ — by Elder Glen L. Rudd, a remarkable mission by a remarkable young elder
- NEW ZEALAND MAORIS: ‘Maori Traditions and the Mormon Church’ — by R. Lanier Britsch, New Era, 1981
- OFFENSE, TAKING OFFENSE: ‘And Nothing Shall Offend Them’ — Elder David A. Bednar, the Atonement helps us avoid and triumph over offense
- ONE STEP AT A TIME: ‘One Step After Another’ — by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin; we don’t need to be perfect or better than another person, do your best
- OPPOSITION TO THE WORK: ‘Opposition to the work of God’ — Elder Carlos E. Asay, how to respond to opposition, Ensign, November 1981
- ORIGIN OF MAN, THE: ‘The Origin of Man’ — issued by the First Presidency in 1909, President Joseph F. Smith as Church President
- PARENTING: ‘Behold Your Little Ones’ — President Gordon B. Hinckley’s timeless guidance concerning raising children properly
- PATRIARCHAL BLESSINGS: ‘Priesthood blessings’ — by President James E. Faust, highlighting the role of patriarchs and their blessings
- PATRIARCHAL BLESSINGS: ‘A Liahona of Light’ — by President Thomas S. Monson, the value and worth of patriarchal blessings
- PEACE, SPIRITUAL: ‘The Balm of Gilead’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer; to those who are worried, restless, anxious, or not at peace
- POLITICS AND RELIGION: ‘Religious Values and Public Policy’ — by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, moral absolutes
- POLITICS AND RELIGION: ‘Religion in a Free Society’ — by Elder M. Russell Ballard, delivered at the Provo Freedom Festival in July 1992
- POLITICS AND RELIGION: ‘A New Civil Religion’ — by Elder James E. Faust of the Quorum of the Twelve; a non-theistic religion threatens America
- PORNOGRAPHY: ‘A Tragic Evil among Us’ — by President Gordon B. Hinckley; the evil of pornography
- POWER, PRIESTHOOD: ‘Priesthood Authority and Power’ — by R. Scott Lloyd, Church News staff writer
- PRAYER: ‘Prayers and Answers’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer, prayer and what should happen after prayer
- PRAYER: ‘Pray Always’ — a classic talk on prayer by President Spencer W. Kimball
- PRAYER: ‘Ask in Faith’ — by Elder David A. Bednar; meaningful prayer requires holy communication and consecrated work
- PRESIDENCY: ‘The Principle of Presidency’ — by Elder Joe J. Christensen, Emeritus Member of the First Quorum of the Seventy
- PRIDE: ‘No place for pride’ — by C. Richard Chidester, director of the University of Utah Institute of Religion, there can be no PRIDE in marriage
- PRIESTHOOD: ‘Ten Blessings of the Priesthood’ — by Elder Bruce R. McConkie, from October General Conference of 1977
- PRIESTHOOD: ‘The Governing Ones’ — by Elder William R. Bradford, priesthood and leadership
- PRIESTHOOD AUTHORITY & POWER: ‘Priesthood Authority and Power’ — by R. Scott Lloyd, Church News staff writer
- PRIESTHOOD POWER: ‘The Power of the Priesthood’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; the source of priesthood power
- PRIESTHOOD GOVERNMENT: ‘A Primer on principles of priesthood government’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer; what every elder and sister should know
- PRINCIPLES VERSUS RULES: ‘Principles versus rules’ — by Elder Tad R. Callister; principles will govern in the Celestial Kingdom, not rules
- PROPHET: ‘Follow the Living Prophet’ — by Bishop Victor L. Brown, emulate the directions and style of the living prophet
- RECOGNIZING THE SPIRIT: ‘How can we recognize the Spirit’ — by Elder Tad R Callister, recognizing the Spirit through its fruits
- REDEMPTION OF THE DEAD: ‘The Redemption of the dead’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
- RELATIONSHIP TO GOD: ‘Our relationship to God’ — by Elder D. Todd Christoffersen of the Quorum of the Twelve; a masterpiece!
- RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD, OUR: ‘Our Relationship with the Lord’ — by Elder Bruce R. McConkie of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
- REPENTANCE: ‘The Meaning of Repentance’ — by Elder Theodore M. Burton of the first Quorum of Seventy
- REPENTANCE: ‘Finding the Way Back’ –by Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve
- RESISTING NONBELIEVERS: ‘We Heeded Them Not’ — by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve; staying true to the faith
- RESOLUTIONS: ‘Resolutions’ — by Elder Joe J. Christensen; this talk includes a sobering section on R-rated movies
- RESPONSIBILITY: ‘Cornerstones of Responsibility, The’ — an instructional and motivational talk delivered by President Gordon B. Hinckley
- RESURRECTION: ‘Sunday Will Come’ — by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve; we will be resurrected!
- REVELATION: ‘Revelation for the Church, Revelation for our Lives’ — revelation both general and personal, by President Russell M. Nelson
- REVELATION: ‘Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence’ — by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, don’t forget how you once felt, insights into personal revelation
- REVELATION: ‘The Lord’s people receive revelation’ — by Elder Bruce R. McConkie; we can hear and see the things of God by attuning our souls to Him
- REVELATION: ‘We Believe All That God Has Revealed’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer; personal revelation and revelation to our leaders (Joseph Smith), 1974
- REVELATION: ‘Scripture reading and personal revelation’ — by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, found in the January 1995 edition of the Ensign Magazine
- REVELATION: ‘Reverence invites revelation’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer, testimonies come in the form of delicate, refined spiritual communications; 1991
- REVERENCE: ‘Reverence invites revelation’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer, testimonies come in the form of delicate, refined spiritual communications; 1991
- SABBATH DAY: ‘Keeping the Sabbath Holy’ — by Elder Ezra Taft Benson; “Six days shalt thou labor, but the 7th day is the sabbath of the Lord, April 1971
- SABBATH DAY: ‘The Sabbath Day‘ — by Elder Mark E Petersen; gaining a true perspective on the importance of Sabbath Day observance, 1975
- SACRAMENT, THE: ‘This do in remembrance of Me’ — by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, October 1995; proper conduct for Aaronic Priesthood holders
- SACRIFICE: ‘This is a Day of Sacrifice’ — by President Ezra Taft Benson, April 1979; what are we willing sacrifice for the Lord?
- SALVATION, SAVED: ‘Have You Been Saved?’ — by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, April 1998, how should we answer this question when it is asked?
- SCOUTING: ‘Scouters, lead them to a mission’ — by Elder S. Dilworth Young of the Seventy; every grove can be sacred, every mountain a Sinai
- SCRIPTURE STUDY: ‘The Power of the Word’ — by President Ezra Taft Benson; the importance of scripture study in our lives
- SCRIPTURE STUDY: ‘Scripture reading and personal revelation’ — by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, The Ensign, January 1995
- SELF-MANAGEMENT: ‘Proper Self-management’ — by Elder Marvin J. Ashton of the Council of the Twelve; the benefits of self-appraisal
- SELF-RELIANCE: ‘Self-Reliance’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer of the Council of the Twelve; “I would rather teach of few of you than entertain all of you.”
- SERVICE IN THE CHURCH: ‘No Less Serviceable’ — by President Howard W. Hunter; it is not where we serve, but how!
- SERVICE IN THE CHURCH: ‘Why do we serve?’ — a masterpiece by Elder Dallin H. Oaks; six reasons why we serve; General Conference, October 1984
- SEXUAL SIN, SEXUALITY: ‘The Fountain of Life’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer, delivered at a Brigham Young University 18-stake Fireside, March 1992
- SIN AND SUFFERING: ‘Sin and Suffering’ — by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, delivered at Brigham Young University
- SINGLE ADULT BRETHREN: ‘To the Single Adult Brethren of the Church’, President Ezra Taft Benson, April 1988
- SOCIALISM: ‘The Decline and Possible Fall of the American Republic’, by Ernest L. Wilkinson; the unsavory pathway to socialism
- SPIRIT, RECEIVING THE: ‘The Candle of the Lord’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer discusses how to prepare ourselves to receive the Spirit, 1988
- SPIRIT, RECOGNIZING THE: ‘How can we recognize the Spirit’ — by Elder Tad R Callister, recognizing the Spirit through its fruits
- SPIRIT, THE: ‘The Spirit Giveth Life’ — Elder Loren C. Dunn, General Conference, April 1979; more fully accepting the Spirit into your lives
- SPIRIT WORLD: ‘The Spirit World, Our Next Home’ — Dale C. Mouritsen, including a discussion about children who die in infancy or childhood
- STRENGTHS: ‘Our strengths can become our downfall’ — by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, delivered at Brigham Young University in 1992
- SUCCESSION IN THE CHURCH: ‘Chosen of the Lord’ — by President N. Eldon Tanner, General Conference, April 1974
- SUSTAINING LEADERS: ‘We Are Called of God’ — Elder Loren C. Dunn, General Conference, April 1972; sustaining our leaders
- TEACHING BY THE SPIRIT: ‘Teaching by the Spirit’ — by Elder W. Grant Bangerter; General Conference of April 1980
- TEMPLE, THE: ‘The Temple, the great symbol of our membership’ — by President Howard W. Hunter, October 1994
- TEMPTATION: ‘Live above the law to be free’ — by Elder Hartman Rector, Jr.; Joseph of Egypt, ‘flat-hatting’, keep the commandments
- TESTIMONY: ‘Strength of Testimony’ — by Elder Hartman Rector, Jr.; how firm is your belief and conviction?
- TESTIMONY: ‘You Know Enough’ — by Elder Neal L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 2012 General Conference; wonderful!
- TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS: ‘Waiting on the Lord’ — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, expect trials, be patient through trials, trust in the Lord’s timing
- TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS: ‘Lessons from Liberty Jail’ — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, eternal lessons learned through Joseph Smith’s suffering
- TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS: ‘Meeting Life’s Challenges’ — President Thomas S. Monson; General Conference, October 1993
- TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS: ‘Adversity and Prayer’ — Bishop H. Burke Peterson; General Conference, October 1973
- TROUBLE: ‘In Times of Trouble’ — by Elder Jeffery R. Holland, delivered at Brigham Young University
- TRUST IN THE LORD: ‘Trust in the Lord’ — Elder Marion D. Hanks; General Conference, April 1975
- UNITY: ‘Unity’ — President Marion G. Romney — read by his son, George J. Romney, unity is a central theme of the gospel of Jesus Christ
- UNRIGHTEOUS DOMINION: ‘Unrighteous Dominion’ — by Elder H. Burke Peterson; how to recognize this egregious problem
- UNWRITTEN ORDER OF THINGS: ‘The Unwritten Order of Things’, by Elder Boyd K. Packer, ‘my house is a house of order’
- WAGON, LAST: ‘To Them of the Last Wagon‘ — by President J. Reuben Clark, the classic tribute to the Pioneers
- WAYWARD CHILDREN: ‘The Works of God’ — Elder James E. Faust; the challenges of raising handicapped and wayward children
- WEALTH: ‘Be mindful of the poor’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer, September 8, 1987
- WELFARE: ‘The Bishop – Center Stage in Welfare’ — Elder Thomas S. Monson; the welfare program and the bishop
- WELFARE SERVICES: ‘The Purpose of Church Welfare Services’ — President Marion G. Romney
- WHY NOT NOW?: ‘Why Not Now?’ — considered by many to be Elder Neal A. Maxwell’s best sermon, delivered in October of 1974
- WOMEN IN THE CHURCH: ‘Ten Gifts from the Lord’ — a magnificent tribute to women in the Church, by President Gordon B. Hinckley
- WOMEN OF GOD: ‘The Women of God’ — Elder Neal A. Maxwell, April Conference of 1978; righteous womanhood
- WOMEN, THE PRIESTHOOD, AND EQUALITY: ‘A Tribute to Women’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer; women and the restoration of the Priesthood
- WORKS AND FAITH: ‘The Lord’s Wind’ — Elder John H. Groberg, October conference of 1993; have faith but also put your shoulder to the wheel
- YOUNG MEN: ‘To The Youth of the Noble Birthright’ — a General Conference talk by President Ezra Taft Benson, directed to the young men of the Church
- ZION: ‘Come, Let Israel Build Zion’ — a timely talk delivered by Elder Bruce R. McConkie in Lima, Peru on February 27, 1977
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