There Is Power in the Book

LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. · October 2016 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

The greatest power of the Book of Mormon is its impact in bringing us closer to Jesus Christ.

The Character of Christ

D. Todd Christofferson · April 2026 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

When we consider the character of the Savior, we tend to focus immediately on His attributes, such as virtue, integrity, humility, compassion, and courage, but we should also consider, What is it in Jesus that gives rise to such character traits?

The Lord Looketh on the Heart

Ronald M. Barcellos · October 2025 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

The prophet Alma’s question still echoes today: “Have ye spiritually been born of God?

“By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples”

Dieter F. Uchtdorf · April 2025 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

The Lord invites us not just to join His kingdom but also to be anxiously engaged in building it.

Thou Art the Christ

Amy A. Wright · April 2025 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

King Benjamin’s people experienced a mighty change of heart and by covenant dedicated their lives to doing God’s will.

Charity—a Sign of True Discipleship

Michael B. Strong · April 2025 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

President Dallin H.

How Great Will Be Your Joy

Ronald A. Rasband · October 2023 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

I have called many couples to serve and watched as the Light of Christ has filled their countenances.

Jesus Christ Is the Treasure

Dale G. Renlund · October 2023 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

When we have the Holy Ghost with us, we will be inspired and guided to make and keep other covenants, such as those we make in temples.

Trusting the Doctrine of Christ

Evan A. Schmutz · April 2023 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

Sincere repentance will become a joyful part of our lives—both to be forgiven for sin and to be changed in the image of Christ.

Hosanna to the Most High God

Ronald A. Rasband · April 2023 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Are we continually grateful for the incomparable Atonement of Jesus Christ?

“Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me”

David A. Bednar · April 2023 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Perhaps this miraculous potential inspired Alma to ask: “Have ye spiritually been born of God?

Be Perfected in Him

Paul V. Johnson · October 2022 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

Although Aaron could not heal himself, in order for the transplant to work he needed to be willing to do what the doctors asked—even very difficult, challenging things.

“Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong”

Kevin S. Hamilton · April 2022 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

My wife’s grandfather James B.

Conversion to the Will of God

Quentin L. Cook · April 2022 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

The blessings of sharing the gospel include increasing our conversion to the will of God and letting God prevail in our lives.

One Percent Better

Michael A. Dunn · October 2021 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Will little adjustments work that “mighty change” that you desire?

Room in the Inn

Gerrit W. Gong · April 2021 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

As our hearts change and we receive His image in our countenance, we see Him and ourselves in His Church.

Becoming like Him

Scott D. Whiting · October 2020 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

To even the careful student of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the Savior’s admonition to be “even as I am” is daunting and seemingly unattainable.

The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion

Benjamin M. Z. Tai · April 2020 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (4)

Dear friends, the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and we will draw nearer to Him if we study it.

The Finest Homes

L. Whitney Clayton · April 2020 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

As we continue in faith, the Lord gradually changes us.

Cleansed by Repentance

Dallin H. Oaks · April 2019 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14, 26)

The purpose of this Final Judgment is to determine whether we have achieved what Alma described as a “mighty change of heart” (see Alma 5:14, 26), where we have become new creatures, with “no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually” (Mosiah 5:2).

Gather Together in One All Things in Christ

David A. Bednar · October 2018 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

The purpose and purification, the happiness and joy, and the continuing conversion and protection that come from “yielding [our] hearts unto God” and “[receiving] his image in [our] countenances” cannot be obtained merely by performing and checking off all the spiritual things we are supposed to do.

Return and Receive

M. Russell Ballard · April 2017 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

As a guide for me during this private, personal review, I like to read and ponder the introspective words found in the fifth chapter of Alma, wherein Alma asks: “Have ye spiritually been born of God?

“If Ye Had Known Me”

David A. Bednar · October 2016 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

We believe and come to know the Lord as the key of the knowledge of God administered through the Melchizedek Priesthood unlocks the door and makes it possible for each of us to receive the power of godliness in our lives.

It Works Wonderfully!

Dieter F. Uchtdorf · October 2015 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Alma posed similar questions to Church members in Zarahemla when he asked: “Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?

Decisions for Eternity

Russell M. Nelson · October 2013 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

You developed some of these attributes premortally.

What Shall a Man Give in Exchange for His Soul?

Robert C. Gay · October 2012 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

This is the exchange the Savior is asking of us: we are to give up all our sins, big or small, for the Father’s reward of eternal life.

Wide Awake to Our Duties

Carole M. Stephens · October 2012 · General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (1)

Many of the early Saints “experienced this mighty change in [their] hearts.” It awakened them to receive temple blessings that strengthened them in their duties.

The Rescue for Real Growth

Richard C. Edgley · April 2012 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

In recent months increased emphasis has been placed on establishing “real growth” in the Church, bringing all who will to the receiving and keeping of covenants and saving ordinances and living with a mighty change of heart as described by Alma (see Alma 5:14).

The Power of the Aaronic Priesthood

Keith B. McMullin · October 2011 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

So we call upon you wonderful young brethren to diligently strive to be “born again.” Pray for this mighty change in your life.

Waiting on the Road to Damascus

Dieter F. Uchtdorf · April 2011 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

The most effective way to preach the gospel is through example.

Never Leave Him

Neil L. Andersen · October 2010 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

Through the power of His Atonement, we are to become “as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon [us], even as a child doth submit to his father.” This is the mighty change of heart.

O That Cunning Plan of the Evil One

M. Russell Ballard · October 2010 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Because our goal is to become more like our Savior and to eventually qualify to live with our Heavenly Father, each of us needs to experience the mighty change in our hearts described by the prophet Alma in the Book of Mormon (see Alma 5:14).

Remember Who You Are!

Elaine S. Dalton · April 2010 · General Young Women Meeting

Open paragraph (1)

Alma asks a penetrating question for each of us to consider: “Have [you] received his image in your countenances?”

Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually

Robert D. Hales · April 2009 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

We must want, more than anything else, to do our Heavenly Father’s will and providently provide for ourselves and others.

Live by Faith and Not by Fear

Quentin L. Cook · October 2007 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

There is no other name under heaven whereby man can be saved (see Acts 4:12).

Repentance and Conversion

Russell M. Nelson · April 2007 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

“I ask of you, my brethren of the church, have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?”

A Defense and a Refuge

Boyd K. Packer · October 2006 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Those Brethren on Ensign Peak knew that they were to live ordinary lives and keep the image of Christ engraven in their countenances (see Alma 5:14).

Creating a Gospel-Sharing Home

M. Russell Ballard · April 2006 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

When we truly understand how great a blessing the gospel of Jesus Christ is in our lives, when we accept and embrace these eternal truths and allow them to sink deep into our hearts and souls, we experience a “mighty change” (Alma 5:14) in our hearts.

It Shows in Your Face

Elaine S. Dalton · April 2006 · General Young Women Meeting

Open paragraph (3)

Can one righteous young woman change the world?

The Sanctity of the Body

Susan W. Tanner · October 2005 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14, 19)

I am troubled by the practice of extreme makeovers.

The Light in Their Eyes

James E. Faust · October 2005 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Alma asks if we have received His image in our countenances.

A Still, Small Voice and a Throbbing Heart

Richard C. Edgley · April 2005 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Alma had his way of asking about the spiritual condition of our hearts.

Pure Testimony

M. Russell Ballard · October 2004 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Simply stated, testimony—real testimony, born of the Spirit and confirmed by the Holy Ghost—changes lives.

A Woman of Faith

Margaret D. Nadauld · October 2002 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

A woman of faith is confident because she understands the divine plan of our Heavenly Father and her role to bless lives.

The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom

M. Russell Ballard · April 2002 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

They sat with their missionaries, and the light of the gospel literally shone from them.

Born Again

James E. Faust · April 2001 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Like Atiati, when we are baptized, we are spiritually born of God and are entitled to receive His image in our countenances.

The Joy of Womanhood

Margaret D. Nadauld · October 2000 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Our outward appearance is a reflection of what we are on the inside.

“Behold the Man”

Richard C. Edgley · October 1999 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Ben, you can describe a man in inches, pounds, complexion, or physique.

This Is Our Day

James E. Faust · April 1999 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

I have no doubt that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as an institution can meet the challenge of entering into the year 2000.

Cultivating Divine Attributes

Joseph B. Wirthlin · October 1998 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Once faith grows into a firm, abiding testimony, giving us hope in our Heavenly Father’s plan of happiness; once we see through the eye of faith that we are children of a loving Father, who has given us the gift of His Son to redeem us, we experience a mighty change in our hearts.

A Disciple, a Friend

Richard C. Edgley · April 1998 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Alma queried: “Have ye spiritually been born of God?

Valued Companions

Joseph B. Wirthlin · October 1997 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

As new converts receive the Holy Ghost, they experience “a mighty change … in their hearts.” Great missionary that he is, President Hinckley finds his deepest satisfaction in the transformation that comes with conversion.

Conversion and Commitment

W. Mack Lawrence · April 1996 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

now behold, I ask of you, my brethren [and sisters] of the church, have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?”

“Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father”

Neal A. Maxwell · October 1995 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

A sister gives commendable, visible civic service.

Windows of Light and Truth

Joseph B. Wirthlin · October 1995 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

We are the Savior’s disciples who “shall go forth.” All of us are “called of him to [be missionaries to] declare his word among his people.” We may serve as full-time missionaries in young adulthood and as older couples.

“Walk with Me”

Elaine L. Jack · April 1994 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Alma described what happens when we are not only present but counted as Christ’s disciples when he said: “Have ye spiritually been born of God?

A Mighty Change of Heart

Spencer J. Condie · October 1993 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

One of the powerful doctrines of the Book of Mormon is that we can, indeed we must, undergo a mighty change of heart (see Mosiah 5:2; Alma 5:14).

Come unto Christ

Lowell D. Wood · April 1993 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

As we come unto Christ, we must surrender our worldly ways, our pride, and our selfishness.

Coming unto Christ by Searching the Scriptures

Merrill J. Bateman · October 1992 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Alma’s explanation of the tree growing within and changing people’s hearts gives light to an earlier set of questions that he asked Church members.

Be Men!

Carlos E. Asay · April 1992 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14, 19)

We who bear the priesthood must be on guard; we must not be influenced by barbarian voices in our quest to become men (see 1 Cor.

Repentance

Neal A. Maxwell · October 1991 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

In this rigorous process, so much clearly depends upon meekness.

Change

Jacob de Jager · April 1991 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

I pray, brethren, that we may be ever mindful of these admonitions of Amulek—at home, at work, in the community where we live, in our Church callings—and that we may answer the often-quoted question of Alma, “Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?” (Alma 5:14) with a resounding “Yes, we have!”

“Answer Me”

Neal A. Maxwell · October 1988 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Besides, we are all beggars anyway (see Mosiah 4:19), beggars rescued by the Creator of the universe who lived humbly as a person “of no reputation.” (Philip.

Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ”

Gene R. Cook · October 1988 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Perhaps we are at the time in our ministry when, in preparation for the Lord’s second coming, when with renewed emphasis, in love, we must call men to repentance.

Born of God

Ezra Taft Benson · October 1985 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

“I ask of you, my brethren of the church, have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?”

Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ

Dallin H. Oaks · April 1985 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14; 36:23)

As a second obvious meaning, we take upon us our Savior’s name when we become members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Joy of the Penetrating Light

F. Enzio Busche · October 1984 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14, 27, 33)

“Behold, he sendeth an invitation unto all men, for the arms of mercy are extended towards them, and he saith: Repent, and I will receive you.” (Alma 5:14, 27, 33.)

What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?

Ezra Taft Benson · October 1983 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14, 19)

Let us as priesthood brethren have His image in our countenances.

Progress through Change

Marvin J. Ashton · October 1979 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Certain steps can help one make constructive, worthwhile changes in life.

The Spirit Giveth Life

Loren C. Dunn · April 1979 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

“And now behold, I ask of you, my brethren of the church, have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?”

Young Women—Real Guardians

David B. Haight · October 1977 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

Let there radiate from you young women a spirit and influence that will have the power to cause “a mighty change” (Alma 5:14) when needed in the hearts of our young men.

The Need for Total Commitment

Theodore M. Burton · October 1973 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:14)

“And now behold, I ask of you, my brethren of the church, have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye received this mighty change in your hearts?”