Feeling out of place at his first leadership meeting, Dube is greeted warmly by Elder Holland
A loving gesture can lift someone past self-doubt
Edward Dube, 2021
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September 27 to October 3
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11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Ephesians 4:11-14 ↗, the main scripture in 8 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- Ephesians 1:10One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ↗LeGrand Richards, 1975The restored Church is the one true church with divine authority, and the world should hear its message.
- Ephesians 4:11-14Signs of the True Church ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1979The restored Church bears every scriptural mark of Christ's true church, so heed its prophets.
- Ephesians 5:14Are You Sleeping through the Restoration? ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2014Wake up and engage fully in the ongoing Restoration by serving, avoiding addiction and putting God first
- Ephesians 6:10-16Don’t Drop the Ball ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1994Stay alert and self-disciplined, especially in leisure time, so one lapse does not undo a good life.
- Ephesians 2:18-20The Twelve ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2008The living Twelve hold the priesthood keys Christ gave His Apostles, in an unbroken line.
- Ephesians 2:20Prophets, Seers, and Revelators ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2004Living prophets and apostles, receiving present revelation, are the Church's sure foundation
- Ephesians 4:11-14The Twelve Apostles ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1996Give heed to the Apostles and you will not be moved out of your place
- Ephesians 4:11-14The Things of God and Man ↗LeGrand Richards, 1977Follow revealed truth and living prophets rather than the precepts of men
- Ephesians 4:11-14Salvation Comes through the Church ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1973Stay in the Lord's Church, for salvation is found only through it
- Ephesians 4:11-14Another Prophet Now Has Come! ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1972God speaks today through a living prophet, so listen to him and obey.
- Ephesians 4:29Your Sacred Duty to Minister ↗David L. Beck, 2013Minister to others every day as the Savior would
- Ephesians 4:26School Thy Feelings, O My Brother ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2009Choose to refrain from anger and be peacemakers, especially at home
- Ephesians 2:19No More Strangers and Foreigners ↗Harold G. Hillam, 1990Reach out to the lonely and make the Church a place where everyone belongs
- Ephesians 2:19Reaching the One ↗James E. Faust, 1973Leaders and members must reach out to every single adult so each feels loved and belongs.
- Ephesians 6:13-17Stand Strong in Holy Places ↗Robert D. Hales, 2013Stand firm on Christ's unchanging standards no matter how far the world moves.
- Ephesians 6:13-18Who’s on the Lord’s Side? Who? ↗Robert C. Oaks, 2005Now is the time for every priesthood holder to stand on the Lord's side.
- Ephesians 2:20Living Prophets, Seers, and Revelators ↗Dennis B. Neuenschwander, 2000Sustain living prophets by listening to and following them, not just raising a hand
- Ephesians 6:11-18“Put on the Whole Armour of God” ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1979Keep all the commandments so you have no unguarded place for Satan
- Ephesians 4:11-15What Seek Ye? ↗L. Tom Perry, 2005Seek the Savior through His restored Church, which holds the authority and ordinances of salvation.
- Ephesians 1:10Faith and Keys ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2004Seek often the Spirit's witness that the Lord's servants hold His keys.
- Ephesians 2:20The Marvelous Foundation of Our Faith ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2002The truth of the First Vision and the Restoration is the foundation of our faith
- Ephesians 4:5What’s the Difference? ↗Derek A. Cuthbert, 1985Keep the truth you have and let the restored gospel add to it
- Ephesians 2:19-21The Cornerstones of Our Faith ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1984Christ, the First Vision, the Book of Mormon and the priesthood anchor the Church
- Ephesians 4:11-14Follow the Prophets ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1981Follow and obey the living prophets, because rejecting them is rejecting the God who called them.
- Ephesians 6:11-17Where Do We Stand? ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1980Take a firm stand for righteousness and fight to protect your family from sin.
- Ephesians 4:5What Constitutes the True Church ↗Delbert L. Stapley, 1977There is only one true church of Christ, restored today, and seekers should investigate it
- Ephesians 1:10The Last Dispensation ↗Alvin R. Dyer, 1972freedom prepared the way for the final dispensation opened through Joseph Smith
- Ephesians 4:11-12The Need for a Church ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2021Attend and serve in church, especially the restored Church with its ordinances
- Ephesians 6:14-17The Enemy Within ↗James E. Faust, 2000Overcome the enemy within by refusing temptation and living true to the priesthood
- Ephesians 5:25Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women ↗Russell M. Nelson, 1999Honor your mother, the sisters and your wife in word and deed
- Ephesians 5:25Being a Righteous Husband and Father ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1994Priesthood holders must love, honor, provide for and righteously lead their wives and children
- Ephesians 5:25Father, Come Home ↗James E. Faust, 1993Fathers, come home and bless your families through the priesthood
- Ephesians 5:25The Highest Place of Honor ↗James E. Faust, 1988Priesthood holders must honor, help and protect the women of the Church
- Ephesians 6:16Purify Our Minds and Spirits ↗H. Burke Peterson, 1980Stop polluted input to the mind and cleanse it with prayer, scripture and service
- Ephesians 6:14-15“Bind on Thy Sandals” ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1978Prepare now and keep your gospel shoes on so you are ready when called
- Ephesians 2:19The Saints Securely Dwell ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1972Do home teaching faithfully, for no Church activity is more important to the home.
- Ephesians 4:15Eternal Truth ↗John C. Pingree Jr., 2023Seek eternal truth through scripture, prophets and the Spirit, and share it with love
- Ephesians 4:12-13The Doctrine of Belonging ↗D. Todd Christofferson, 2022You belong in Christ's Church; root out prejudice, reach out in service, and build on your covenants with Him.
- Ephesians 2:14-15The Peace of Christ Abolishes Enmity ↗Dale G. Renlund, 2021Put discipleship of Jesus Christ above all else and shun contention to become one.
- Ephesians 4:12-13Two Lines of Communication ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2010Use both the personal and priesthood lines in balance
- Ephesians 2:19-20Testimony ↗Loren C. Dunn, 2000God lives, Jesus is the Redeemer, and this work led by prophets is true.
- Ephesians 4:11-14Beware of False Prophets and False Teachers ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1999Follow the Lord's authorized prophets and reject those who teach against them.
- Ephesians 4:32Kindness—A Part of God’s Plan ↗Betty Jo N. Jepsen, 1990Search for opportunities to be kind, as Jesus was
- Ephesians 4:11-14“Evidence of Things Not Seen” ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1978Accept the Book of Mormon and living prophets as evidence of Christ's true Church
- Ephesians 6:13-18Teachings of the Apostle Paul ↗Delbert L. Stapley, 1976Live the teachings of Paul and follow the living prophet to find peace and exaltation
- Ephesians 6:10-16Build Your Shield of Faith ↗L. Tom Perry, 1974Parents should build a shield of faith around their children through prayer and gospel teaching.
- Ephesians 4:29What Are You Thinking? ↗W. Craig Zwick, 2014Speak with compassion by seeking to understand another person's perspective before reacting.
- Ephesians 2:19Ye Are No More Strangers ↗Gérald Caussé, 2013Make the first move to welcome and minister to anyone who comes to church.
- Ephesians 2:18-19Our Hearts Knit as One ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2008Seek unity by humility, revelation and speaking generously of others
- Ephesians 4:29-32The Tongue of Angels ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2007Bridle your tongue and speak with kindness, hope and encouragement
- Ephesians 6:4A Time of New Beginnings ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2000Let this conference make us kinder at home, friendlier to others and bolder in sharing the gospel
- Ephesians 2:19Care for New Converts ↗Carl B. Pratt, 1997Welcome newcomers warmly and give special care to new converts
- Ephesians 4:31-32“Strengthen the Feeble Knees” ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1991Strengthen one another's fearful hearts by loving support, honest work and overlooking faults.
- Ephesians 3:17-19“Rejoice in Every Good Thing” ↗Chieko N. Okazaki, 1991Rejoice in sisterhood and diversity, and serve without waiting to be asked
- Ephesians 4:29–32Christlike Communications ↗L. Lionel Kendrick, 1988Speak to others as the Savior would, in love and truth
- Ephesians 2:19The Gospel of Jesus Christ and Basic Needs of People ↗James M. Paramore, 1983Reach out in love so every member and every person can feel they belong to the household of God.
- Ephesians 4:29Profanity and Swearing ↗Ted E. Brewerton, 1983Master your tongue: never profane, and use words that edify and uplift.
- Ephesians 2:19Relationships ↗William Grant Bangerter, 1976Help gather God's family by doing family history and temple work.
- Ephesians 6:1-3Counsel to the Saints ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1984Strengthen your family and keep the commandments to carry the Lord's work forward
- Ephesians 6:4Train Up a Child ↗L. Tom Perry, 1983Make time to teach your children faith, obedience and love
- Ephesians 4:11-13Building Bridges to Faith ↗Loren C. Dunn, 1981Develop faith through deliberate steps, including acting on promptings and following inspired leaders.
- Ephesians 4:14“Do Not Weary by the Way” ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1980Put conference counsel into practice and keep moving forward without growing weary.
- Ephesians 6:11-18Developing Spirituality ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1979Labor and live so as to obtain the Spirit of God, one step at a time.
- Ephesians 4:30–32Grieve Not the Holy Spirit, Lest We Lose It ↗James A. Cullimore, 1978Press forward in commitment and shun the sins that drive away the Spirit
- Ephesians 1:10Gather Together in One All Things in Christ ↗David A. Bednar, 2018Gather together all things in Christ rather than living the gospel as a checklist
- Ephesians 1:7Redemption ↗LeGrand R. Curtis Jr., 2011Christ's redemption is available to all who repent; seek your own story of redemption
- Ephesians 2:20-21This Great Millennial Year ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2000The Church's remarkable growth is the Lord's work, and the Conference Center is dedicated to His purposes
- Ephesians 6:10-17“Acquaint Thyself with Him, and Be at Peace” ↗George P. Lee, 1980Make room for Christ in your life and come to know him.
- Ephesians 2:20-21A Good Foundation against the Time to Come ↗Gary E. Stevenson, 2020Build a firm spiritual foundation on Jesus Christ so you can withstand life's earthquakes.
- Ephesians 1:10Gathering the Family of God ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2017Everyone should help gather God's family through family history and temple ordinances
- Ephesians 4:11-13Why the Church ↗D. Todd Christofferson, 2015The Church is essential because it unites, serves, holds keys, and is God's kingdom on earth
- Ephesians 6:16By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled ↗Marcus B. Nash, 2012hold fast to faith in Christ and do not let doubt, fear or sin loosen it
- Ephesians 2:19-20Called to Be Saints ↗Benjamín De Hoyos, 2011Live the gospel daily and trust Christ in trials to become true Saints
- Ephesians 4:5The Book of Mormon—a Book from God ↗Tad R. Callister, 2011Read the Book of Mormon; it is the word of God and a second witness of Christ.
- Ephesians 6:18Watching with All Perseverance ↗David A. Bednar, 2010Parents should read the Book of Mormon, testify spontaneously, and invite children to act so they can discern their needs
- Ephesians 6:10-12An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2003Stand firm for truth without fear, for those with us are more than those against us.
- Ephesians 2:20How Firm Our Foundation ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2002Anchor your faith to the eternal truths the Church is founded on
- Ephesians 4:14With Holiness of Heart ↗Bonnie D. Parkin, 2002Keep your covenants with a willing heart and say to the Lord, Here am I; send me.
- Ephesians 6:16The Shield of Faith ↗James E. Faust, 2000Press forward in faith, the shield against Satan in a secular age
- Ephesians 4:14Deep Roots ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1994Root yourself firmly in the fundamental principles of the gospel
- Ephesians 6:10-16Building Your Tabernacle ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1992Be strong, building discipline, honesty, mercy and faith into your personal tabernacle
- Ephesians 5:25Daughter of God ↗Yoshihiko Kikuchi, 1988Husbands should love and honor their wives as daughters of God
- Ephesians 5:25To the Fathers in Israel ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1987Fathers provide for their families and lead them spiritually in love
- Ephesians 6:10-13Opposing Evil ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1975Begin with yourself and your home, then speak up and rely on God to oppose evil
- Ephesians 6:11-12Power of Evil ↗David B. Haight, 1973Satan is real; parents must teach their children to resist him
- Ephesians 3:7-21Share the Unsearchable Riches of Christ ↗Rex D. Pinegar, 1973Every member and family should work with the missionaries to share the restored gospel.
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