Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution

Dallin H. Oaks · April 2021 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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Our belief that the United States Constitution was divinely inspired does not mean that divine revelation dictated every word and phrase, such as the provisions allocating the number of representatives from each state or the minimum age of each.

Counsel to the Saints

Ezra Taft Benson · April 1984 · Saturday Morning Session

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When we came into the Quorum, there were 146 stakes.

The Miracle Made Possible by Faith

Gordon B. Hinckley · April 1984 · Priesthood Session

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Now another matter: It was my privilege to preside over the 150th stake of the Church which was created in 1945, 115 years after the Church was organized.

He Slumbers Not, nor Sleeps

Gordon B. Hinckley · April 1983 · Saturday Morning Session

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When I became a General Authority twenty-five years ago, there were 251 stakes in the Church.

Prophets of God

Andrea Muñoz Spannaus · October 2025 · Sunday Morning Session

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I am grateful for the guidance and consecrated efforts of the living prophets.

“This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church”

Dale G. Renlund · October 2024 · Saturday Morning Session

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Just as dynamite without nitroglycerin is unremarkable, the Savior’s Church is special only if it is built on His gospel.

You Can Gather Israel!

Ahmad S. Corbitt · April 2021 · Priesthood Session

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What empowered you to go forward?

Serve

Carl B. Cook · October 2016 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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I pondered the privilege that Joseph Skeen had in receiving his assignment that way.

Why the Church

D. Todd Christofferson · October 2015 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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As The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was being established in the 1830s, the Lord said to the Prophet Joseph Smith, “Lift up your hearts and rejoice, for unto you the kingdom, or in other words, the keys of the church have been given.” In the authority of these keys, the Church’s priesthood officers preserve the purity of the Savior’s doctrine and the integrity of His saving ordinances.

Called of Him to Declare His Word

Randy D. Funk · October 2013 · Priesthood Session

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Wherever you are sent, to whichever mission you are assigned, know that a member of the Twelve duly recommended that assignment and you are called by the Lord’s prophet.

What I Hope My Granddaughters (and Grandsons) Will Understand about Relief Society

Julie B. Beck · October 2011 · General Relief Society Meeting

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When Relief Society was officially organized, Emma Smith continued in her calling as a leader.

The Twelve

Boyd K. Packer · April 2008 · Sunday Morning Session

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We now have means by which we can teach and testify to leaders and members all over the world electronically.

Our Most Distinguishing Feature

Jeffrey R. Holland · April 2005 · Priesthood Session

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“We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.”

Called of God

L. Tom Perry · October 2002 · Saturday Morning Session

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“We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.”