1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7

Cherishing Life Cherishing Life

Neil L. Andersen April 2025

The baby’s mother wrote: “[We] were completely shocked, confused, and honestly devastated by the news.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/21andersen?lang=eng&id=p_fYnTu#p_fYnTu

Our Heavenly Guidance System Our Heavenly Guidance System

Sergio R. Vargas April 2025

In November 1956, Ricardo García entered the waters of baptism in Chile, becoming the first member of the Church in my country.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/34vargas?lang=eng&id=p_esbHP#p_esbHP

Faithful to the End Faithful to the End

Andrea Muñoz Spannaus April 2024

I think the experience of David and Goliath can help.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/33spannaus?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day

Joaquin E. Costa October 2023

We have seen the manifestation of the Savior’s power in a widow who lost her husband while they were on the Lord’s errand in Bolivia.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/24costa?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told

Gary E. Stevenson April 2023

This Easter, our family is going to focus on the first 17 verses of 3 Nephi 11, with which you are familiar.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/11stevenson?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

Fear Not: Believe Only! Fear Not: Believe Only!

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2022

Given our current times, it is understandable if the idealism of the young is waning a little.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/23holland?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

With the Power of God in Great Glory With the Power of God in Great Glory

David A. Bednar October 2021

Almost precisely seven years later, on April 7, 1844, Joseph Smith delivered a sermon known today as the King Follett Discourse.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/22bednar?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Deepening Our Conversion to Jesus Christ Deepening Our Conversion to Jesus Christ

Arnulfo Valenzuela October 2021

One afternoon, my wife and I were invited to a home of a friend.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/34valenzuela?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Invite Christ to Author Your Story Invite Christ to Author Your Story

Camille N. Johnson October 2021

For David to overcome Goliath, the boy had to take on the giant.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/42johnson?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

Love Your Enemies Love Your Enemies

Dallin H. Oaks October 2020

This does not mean that we agree with all that is done with the force of law.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/17oaks?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God

Dale G. Renlund April 2020

By acknowledging that every good thing comes from Jesus Christ, we will communicate our faith more effectively to others.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/26renlund?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

“Let This House Be Built unto My Name” “Let This House Be Built unto My Name”

David A. Bednar April 2020

This year we will break ground and start construction on 18 temples.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/44bednar?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

Watchful unto Prayer Continually Watchful unto Prayer Continually

David A. Bednar October 2019

Because a physical body is so central to the Father’s plan of happiness and our spiritual development, Lucifer seeks to frustrate our progression by tempting us to use our bodies improperly.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/22bednar?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Your Priesthood Playbook Your Priesthood Playbook

Gary E. Stevenson April 2019

What greater example is there than David stepping onto the battlefield against a frightening opponent, Goliath?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/31stevenson?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

Until Seventy Times Seven Until Seventy Times Seven

Lynn G. Robbins April 2018

Third, to prove that “the battle is the Lord’s,” and it is only by His grace that we can accomplish His work and become like Him.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/until-seventy-times-seven?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

The Eternal Everyday The Eternal Everyday

Quentin L. Cook October 2017

On July 23, 1837, the Prophet Joseph met with Elder Thomas B.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-eternal-everyday?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Brighter and Brighter until the Perfect Day Brighter and Brighter until the Perfect Day

Mark A. Bragg April 2017

I heard this eternal truth taught beautifully in an unexpected place.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/brighter-and-brighter-until-the-perfect-day?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

See Yourself in the Temple See Yourself in the Temple

Quentin L. Cook April 2016

The rolling forth of the Lord’s plan of salvation during this dispensation of the fulness of times is almost beyond comprehension.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/see-yourself-in-the-temple?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

Here to Serve a Righteous Cause Here to Serve a Righteous Cause

Carol F. McConkie October 2015

Recently, you may have read about Sister Ella Hoskins, who at 100 years old was called to help the young women in her ward with Personal Progress.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/here-to-serve-a-righteous-cause?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

The Pleasing Word of God The Pleasing Word of God

Francisco J. Viñas October 2015

The key words are “turn away … from doing thy pleasure,” or in other words, doing God’s will.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/the-pleasing-word-of-god?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

Look Ahead and Believe Look Ahead and Believe

Edward Dube October 2013

My dear brothers and sisters, the covenant we made with the Lord when we were baptized, “to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that [we] may be in” (Mosiah 18:9), is a lifelong commitment.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/look-ahead-and-believe?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Can Ye Feel So Now? Can Ye Feel So Now?

Quentin L. Cook October 2012

Today moral deterioration has escalated.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/can-ye-feel-so-now?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

Beware Concerning Yourselves Beware Concerning Yourselves

Anthony D. Perkins October 2012

The Old Testament story of David is a tragic example of squandered priesthood power.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/beware-concerning-yourselves?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

Sacrifice Sacrifice

Dallin H. Oaks April 2012

I am grateful for the marvelous examples of Christian love, service, and sacrifice I have seen among the Latter-day Saints.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/sacrifice?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

That the Lost May Be Found That the Lost May Be Found

M. Russell Ballard April 2012

It is our homes and families that need reforming in this increasingly materialistic and secular world.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/that-the-lost-may-be-found?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

Counsel to Young Men Counsel to Young Men

Boyd K. Packer April 2009

There are many accounts in the scriptures of young men serving.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/counsel-to-young-men?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

Honorably Hold a Name and Standing Honorably Hold a Name and Standing

David A. Bednar April 2009

The exodus from Nauvoo in September of 1846 caused unimaginable hardship for the faithful Latter-day Saints.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/honorably-hold-a-name-and-standing?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

Arms of Safety Arms of Safety

Jay E. Jensen October 2008

A 19-year-old young man named Ian saw where she was and, using his emergency-response training, knew how to handle the situation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/arms-of-safety?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

Good, Better, Best Good, Better, Best

Dallin H. Oaks October 2007

The number of those who report that their “whole family usually eats dinner together” has declined 33 percent.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/good-better-best?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

Who’s on the Lord’s Side? Who’s on the Lord’s Side?

Charles W. Dahlquist II April 2007

“This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; … that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel” (1 Samuel 17:45–46).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/whos-on-the-lords-side?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

Point of Safe Return Point of Safe Return

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2007

President Harold B.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/point-of-safe-return?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

Pornography Pornography

Dallin H. Oaks April 2005

“Pornographic or erotic stories and pictures are worse than filthy or polluted food.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/pornography?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

All Things Shall Work Together for Your Good All Things Shall Work Together for Your Good

Susan W. Tanner April 2004

Everywhere there are young women who are in the middle of their own stories, facing dangers and hardships.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/all-things-shall-work-together-for-your-good?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Press Forward and Be Steadfast Press Forward and Be Steadfast

Elaine S. Dalton April 2003

You too can influence the young men with whom you associate to “rise a little higher [and] be a little better” (Gordon B.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/press-forward-and-be-steadfast?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go

Dallin H. Oaks October 2002

Abraham, who led Isaac on that heartbreaking journey to Mount Moriah, was faithfully going where the Lord wanted him to go (see Genesis 22).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/i-ll-go-where-you-want-me-to-go?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Pioneers of the Future: “Be Not Afraid, Only Believe” Pioneers of the Future: “Be Not Afraid, Only Believe”

James E. Faust October 1997

“We are surrounded by the promotional literature of illicit sexual relations, on the printed page and on the screen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/pioneers-of-the-future-be-not-afraid-only-believe?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

Faith in Every Footstep: The Epic Pioneer Journey [Video Presentation] Faith in Every Footstep: The Epic Pioneer Journey [Video Presentation]

Unknown Speaker April 1997

This small group of priesthood leaders gazed out upon the valley below.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/faith-in-every-footstep-the-epic-pioneer-journey?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

Search for Identity Search for Identity

Monte J. Brough April 1995

“Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God?”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/search-for-identity?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

That Thy Confidence Wax Strong That Thy Confidence Wax Strong

Richard C. Edgley October 1994

“And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth” (1 Sam.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/that-thy-confidence-wax-strong?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

The Modern Mighty of Israel The Modern Mighty of Israel

Monte J. Brough October 1993

“Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel” (1 Sam.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/the-modern-mighty-of-israel?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Bible Stories and Personal Protection Bible Stories and Personal Protection

Dallin H. Oaks October 1992

When the armies of the Philistines were gathered to battle against the Israelites, the mighty Goliath came forward and hurled his challenge to individual combat.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/bible-stories-and-personal-protection?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Beware of Pride Beware of Pride

Ezra Taft Benson April 1989

Saul became an enemy to David through pride.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/beware-of-pride?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

“With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible” “With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible”

Russell M. Nelson April 1988

You who may be momentarily disheartened, remember, life is not meant to be easy.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/with-god-nothing-shall-be-impossible?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

Am I a “Living” Member? Am I a “Living” Member?

Howard W. Hunter April 1987

As members of the living church we have a belief in the living God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/am-i-a-living-member?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Spiritual Power Spiritual Power

Devere Harris October 1984

“This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand.” (1 Sam.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/spiritual-power?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Friend or Foe Friend or Foe

Charles Didier October 1983

“The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.” (1 Sam.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/friend-or-foe?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

Overpowering the Goliaths in Our Lives Overpowering the Goliaths in Our Lives

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1983

“I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.” (1 Sam.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/overpowering-the-goliaths-in-our-lives?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

The Responsibility of Young Aaronic Priesthood Bearers The Responsibility of Young Aaronic Priesthood Bearers

David B. Haight April 1981

David, the young shepherd boy, with complete faith in the Lord, met the Philistine giant, Goliath, on the battlefield.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/the-responsibility-of-young-aaronic-priesthood-bearers?lang=eng&id=p57#p57

Communion with the Holy Spirit Communion with the Holy Spirit

James E. Faust April 1980

Goliath made sport of David’s youth and lack of armament.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/communion-with-the-holy-spirit?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

“Put on the Whole Armour of God” “Put on the Whole Armour of God”

N. Eldon Tanner April 1979

I should like to give you from the scriptures some examples which show how those who are clothed in such armor, which means keeping all the commandments of God, are able to withstand the adversary, or their enemies.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/put-on-the-whole-armor-of-god?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

Listen to the Prophets Listen to the Prophets

Spencer W. Kimball April 1978

David was the youngest son of eight.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/listen-to-the-prophets?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord

Marion G. Romney October 1977

“And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail” weighing about one hundred twenty-six pounds.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Make Haste to Obey Make Haste to Obey

J. Thomas Fyans April 1975

With Saul’s blessing, David moved to the field of battle, and when Goliath saw David, he taunted, “Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.” (1 Sam.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/make-haste-to-obey?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

The Davids and the Goliaths The Davids and the Goliaths

Spencer W. Kimball October 1974

“If he be able to kill me, then will we be your servants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall you be our servants, and serve us.” (See 1 Sam.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/the-davids-and-the-goliaths?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

Is There Not a Cause? Is There Not a Cause?

Victor L. Brown October 1974

“And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.” (1 Sam.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/is-there-not-a-cause?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

“Finishers Wanted” “Finishers Wanted”

Thomas S. Monson April 1972

In the first flush of his incredible triumphs, David rode the crest of popularity.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/finishers-wanted?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Unchanging Principles of Leadership Unchanging Principles of Leadership

Wendell J. Ashton April 1971

David replied, “This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/unchanging-principles-of-leadership?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Relevant conference talks