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 all of the General Conference talks of Elder Dallin H. Oaks
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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: ‘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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- FUNERALS: ‘Funerals – A Time for Reverence’ — by Elder Boyd K. Packer, who teaches that funerals are actually church meetings
- 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
- 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
- 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
- HERESIES, DEADLY: ‘The Seven Deadly Heresies’ — by Elder Bruce R. McConkie, a classic in every way
- 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
- LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES: ‘Let Them Govern Themselves’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer, priesthood principles that will ‘hasten the Lord’s work’
- LOVE: ‘The Daily Portion of Love’ — Heartwarming stories from Bishop H. Burke Peterson concerning the open expression of love
- 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
- 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
- PARENTING: ‘Behold Your Little Ones’ — President Gordon B. Hinckley’s timeless guidance concerning raising children properly
- PEACE, SPIRITUAL: ‘The Balm of Gilead’ — Elder Boyd K. Packer; to those who are worried, restless, anxious, or not at peace
- PRAYER: ‘Pray Always’ — a classic talk on prayer by President Spencer W. Kimball
- PRINCIPLES VERSUS RULES: ‘Principles versus rules’ — by Elder Tad R. Callister; principles will govern in the Celestial Kingdom, not rules
- 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 WITH THE LORD, OUR: ‘Our Relationship with the Lord’ — by Elder Bruce R. McConkie of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
- RESPONSIBILITY: ‘Cornerstones of Responsibility, The’ — an instructional and motivational talk delivered by President Gordon B. Hinckley
- REVELATION: ‘Revelation for the Church, Revelation for our Lives’ — revelation both general and personal, by President Russell M. Nelson
- SPIRIT, RECEIVING THE: ‘The Candle of the Lord’ — 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
- TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS: ‘Waiting on the Lord’ — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, expect trials, be patient through trials, trust in the Lord’s timing
- 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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