LDS Voices
Collection of talks and sermons by LDS (Mormon) speakers at General Conference, BYU Devotionals, Firesides, Education Week, and other Church-related forums.
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Covenant Teachings of the Scriptures (Victor L. Ludlow)
Victor L. Ludlow, Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU BYU Devotional, October 1998 By keeping covenants and being faithful in what may seem to be little things, we are proven worthy to receive greater things. Transcript – Transcript of Brother Ludlows remarks. ...
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The Great Visions of the Pearl of Great Price (S. Michael Wilcox)
S. Michael Wilcox, Institute Director at the University of Utah BYU Education Week 2008 Brother Wilcox discusses the inspired visions in the Pearl of Great Price.Audio Download (54:33 min / 25 MB)
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The Gathering of Israel (Joseph F. McConkie)
Joseph F. McConkie, Professor of Religion at BYU BYU Education Week 2008 Brother McConkie discusses the gathering of Israel in the latter days.Audio Download (59:54 min / 27.4 MB)
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Give Thanks in All Things (Dallin H. Oaks)
Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2003 Like the pioneers, we should thank God for our adversities and pray for guidance in meeting them. Through that attitude and through our faith and obedience, we will realize the promises God has given us. It is all p ...
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Free-Riding and Gratitude (Rulon D. Pope)
Rulon D. Pope, Professor of Economics at BYU BYU Devotional, November 1999 Gratitude and the expression of gratitude are the natural offspring of our love for our Father in Heaven, of our following the first great commandment. Transcript – Transcript of Brother Popes rem ...
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Try the Virtue of the Word of God (Neal A. Maxwell)
Neal A. Maxwell, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Womens Conference 1983 Elder Maxwell discusses the importance of rooting our lives in the word of God. Support BYU Speeches – Please help support speeches.byu.edu. Audio Download (36:34 min / 12 MB)
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Jesus Christ -- the Master Healer (Russell M. Nelson)
Russell M. Nelson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2005 Faith, repentance, baptism, a testimony, and enduring conversion lead to the healing power of the Lord. Baptism is a covenant acta sign of a commitment and a promise. Testimony develops when the Holy Ghost give ...
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Christian Courage: The Price of Discipleship (Robert D. Hales)
Robert D. Hales, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2008 As true disciples, our primary concern must be others welfare, not personal vindication. Questions and criticisms give us an opportunity to reach out to others and demonstrate that they matter to our Heavenly Fat ...
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Are You a Saint? (Quentin L. Cook)
Quentin L. Cook, Of the Seventy General Conference, October 2003 The word saint in Greek denotes set apart, separate, [and] holy. If we are to be Saints in our day, we need to separate ourselves from evil conduct and destructive pursuits that are prevalent in the world. Transcript& ...
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Eyewitnesses and Ancient Paralles: The Revelations of Joseph Smith (Daniel Peterson)
Daniel Peterson, Professor of Islamic Studies and Arabic at BYU BYU Education Week 2008 Brother Peterson discusses the revelations given to Joseph Smith.Audio Download (48:36 min / 22.2 MB)
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Scriptural, Historical, and Legal Evidence of the Events Surrounding the Crucifixion of Christ (And...
Andrew C. Skinner, Professor of Religion at BYU BYU Education Week 2008 Brother Skinner discusses the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.Audio Download (57:30 min / 26.3 MB)
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Tragedy or Destiny (Spencer W. Kimball)
Spencer W. Kimball, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, December 1955 In the face of apparent tragedy we must put our trust in God, knowing that despite our limited view his purposes will not fail. With all its troubles life offers us the tremendous privilege to grow in knowledg ...
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The Mortal Messiah: Love, Power, and Sacrifice (Jay A. Perry)
Jay A. Perry, Author BYU Education Week 2008 Brother Perry discusses Christs mortal ministry.Audio Download (56:31 min / 25.9 MB)
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The Book of Mormon: An Ancient Book with a Modern Message (Richard N. Holzapfel)
Richard N. Holzapfel, Professor of Religion at BYU BYU Education Week 2008 Brother Holzapfel discusses the Book of Mormon.Audio Download (55:29 min / 25.4 MB)
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Your Light -- a Standard to All Nations (James E. Faust)
James E. Faust, First Presidency General Young Women Meeting, March 2006 As daughters of our Heavenly Father, each of you can be a partaker of His divine nature.9 It is inherent in your beings. I testify that each of you young women has special gifts from our Heavenly Father. Some of these g ...
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Look Up, Reach Out, Hold On - Letting the Lord Lift You When You Feel Like You are Sinking (Brent L...
Brent L. Top, Professor of Religion at BYU BYU Education Week 2008 Brother Top discusses the importance of relying on Jesus Christ in times of personal turmoil.Audio Download (55:12 min / 25.3 MB)
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I Knew It, and I Knew That God Knew It (Carolyn Colton)
Carolyn Colton, Assistant General Counsel, Marriott International, Inc. BYU Womens Conference 2005 Throughout all time, prophets of God have pled with us to seek for and partake of the most desirable of all things: to drink from the fountain of living waters, to come unto the arms of our Sav ...
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The Journey of Lifelong Learning (Robert D. Hales)
Robert D. Hales, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, August 2008 Some may wonder whether it is possible to teach lifelong learning or if it is simply a genetic gift. Just as some are born with greater speed, some of us may naturally have a greater desire for learning. Yet just as w ...
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Science and Religion (Harvey L. Fletcher)
Harvey L. Fletcher, Founding Dean of the BYU College of Engineering BYU Devotional, February 1960 Brother Fletcher discusses the issue of whether science and religion can co-exist.Audio Download (36:53 min / 10.6 MB)
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Get Your Own Testimony (J. Reuben Clark, Jr.)
J. Reuben Clark, Jr., First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Devotional, May 1958 President Clark discusses the importance of gaining a personal testimony of Jesus Christ and the Gospel.Audio Download (33:02 min / 9.5 MB)
LDS Voices