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Dallin H. Oaks

96 talks1971 to 2026

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When they spoke

2010s: 24 talks

What they talked about more than most

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Scriptures they quote

They cited scripture 1,849 times in 96 talks, about 19 a talk.

  • Old Testament7%
  • New Testament32%
  • Book of Mormon33%
  • Doctrine and Covenants25%
  • Pearl of Great Price4%

The verses they come back to

Their talks

  1. 2026IntroductionOaks welcomes members to a conference that opens with a solemn assembly.
  2. 2026Alive in ChristThe Resurrection changes how we live; followers of Christ love adversaries and make peace.
  3. 2026Closing RemarksOaks sums up the conference's focus on Christ and families and invites study of its messages.
  4. 2025Divine Helps for MortalityOaks lists the helps God gives His children to choose right and return to Him.
  5. 2025The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus ChristOaks pauses temple announcements and urges Saints to keep marriage, children and family teaching central.
  6. 2024Covenants and ResponsibilitiesOaks teaches that covenants are central to the restored Church, from baptism to the temple.
  7. 2024Following ChristOaks urges disciples to follow Christ by keeping His commandments and choosing peacemaking over contention.
  8. 2023The Teachings of Jesus ChristOaks presents a selection of Jesus Christ's own words from the Bible and Book of Mormon.
  9. 2023Kingdoms of GloryOaks teaches that nearly all God's children inherit a kingdom of glory set by the laws they choose.
  10. 2022Introductory MessageThe First Presidency introduces a new Saturday evening women's session of general conference.
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  1. 2022Divine Love in the Father’s PlanOaks explains how the Father's love shows in three kingdoms of glory and the Church's doctrine and policies.
  2. 2022Helping the Poor and DistressedOaks reports the Church's humanitarian giving and urges members to value the good others do.
  3. 2021What Has Our Savior Done for Us?Oaks names four things Christ has done for us: resurrection, forgiveness, the plan and succor.
  4. 2021Defending Our Divinely Inspired ConstitutionOaks names five inspired principles of the U.S. Constitution and asks members to uphold them civilly.
  5. 2021The Need for a ChurchOaks explains why attending and serving in a church, and the restored Church above all, matters.
  6. 2020The Melchizedek Priesthood and the KeysOaks explains how priesthood authority works under keys in the Church but directly in the family.
  7. 2020The Great PlanOaks reviews the plan of salvation and urges members to understand and teach it.
  8. 2020Love Your EnemiesOaks urges followers of Christ to drop political anger, obey the law, and help root out racism.
  9. 2020Be of Good CheerOaks tells the sisters that all tribulation is temporary and the Lord's promises bring good cheer.
  10. 2019Where Will This Lead?Oaks urges weighing every choice by where it leads, keeping eternal life in view.
  11. 2019Cleansed by RepentanceOaks teaches that through Christ's Atonement anyone can be cleansed by repenting now, before Final Judgment.
  12. 2019Trust in the LordOaks says little is revealed about the spirit world, so trust the Lord rather than speculation.
  13. 2019Two Great CommandmentsOaks teaches keeping God's law of marriage and chastity while loving LGBT neighbors.
  14. 2018The Powers of the PriesthoodOaks reviews how priesthood authority and keys work in the Church and in the family.
  15. 2018Small and Simple ThingsOaks teaches that small daily practices, or small lapses, add up over time to great results.
  16. 2018Truth and the PlanOaks urges care in choosing sources of truth and explains Church positions in light of God's plan.
  17. 2018Parents and ChildrenOaks honors motherhood and counsels young women to limit cell phone use and be kind.
  18. 2017The Godhead and the Plan of SalvationOaks explains the distinct roles of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost in the plan of salvation.
  19. 2017The Plan and the ProclamationOaks teaches that the family proclamation is eternal truth and that Saints must choose the Lord's way over the world's.
  20. 2016Opposition in All ThingsOaks teaches that opposition is essential to agency, growth and the Father's plan.
  21. 2016Sharing the Restored GospelOaks names things every member can do to share the gospel, starting with prayer for desire and inspiration.
  22. 2015The Parable of the SowerOaks applies the parable of the sower to members, warning of shallow roots and worldly thorns.
  23. 2015Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus ChristOaks teaches that Christ's Atonement gives strength to bear mortal pains not caused by sin.
  24. 2014The Keys and Authority of the PriesthoodOaks explains how priesthood keys govern authority, and that women exercise priesthood authority in their callings.
  25. 2014Loving Others and Living with DifferencesOaks urges Saints to love and respect people who differ from them while staying firm in truth.
  26. 2013Followers of ChristOaks reviews the Savior's teachings in the Gospels and shows how Latter-day Saints follow them.
  27. 2013No Other GodsOaks warns against putting any priority ahead of God and defends the Church's teachings on marriage.
  28. 2012SacrificeOaks honors the everyday sacrifices of Latter-day Saints as small imitations of Christ's atoning sacrifice.
  29. 2012Protect the ChildrenOaks pleads for all people to protect children from abuse, neglect, abortion and family breakdown.
  30. 2011DesireOaks teaches that what we truly desire shapes our choices and what we eternally become.
  31. 2011Teachings of JesusOaks uses Jesus's own words to show who He is and what He has done for us.
  32. 2010Healing the SickOaks explains healing through medicine, prayer, and priesthood blessings subject to the Lord's will.
  33. 2010Two Lines of CommunicationOaks teaches that God speaks through a personal line and a priesthood line, and we need both.
  34. 2009Unselfish ServiceOaks calls members to lose themselves in unselfish service and reject the world's selfishness and entitlement.
  35. 2009Love and LawGod's perfect love works together with His laws, and parents should love and teach the same way.
  36. 2008TestimonyOaks explains what a testimony is, how to gain one and why we must share it.
  37. 2008Sacrament Meeting and the SacramentOaks teaches how to prepare for, worship in, and officiate at sacrament meeting.
  38. 2007DivorceOaks teaches that the remedy for most marriage problems is repentance, not divorce, and counsels the divorced.
  39. 2007Good, Better, BestOaks teaches members to choose what is better and best, not merely good, especially for families.
  40. 2006All Men EverywhereOaks shows from the Book of Mormon that God loves and invites all people in every nation.
  41. 2006He Heals the Heavy LadenOaks testifies that Christ's Atonement can heal every burden or give strength to bear it.
  42. 2005PornographyOaks warns priesthood holders that pornography destroys spirituality and shows the way out.
  43. 2005Priesthood Authority in the Family and the ChurchOaks explains how priesthood authority works differently in the family than in the Church.
  44. 2004Preparation for the Second ComingOaks urges members to prepare spiritually now for the Lord's Second Coming.
  45. 2004Be Not DeceivedOaks warns young men of Satan's deceptions and teaches how scripture and the Spirit protect them.
  46. 2003Give Thanks in All ThingsOaks teaches that we should thank God for blessings and even for the afflictions that shape us.
  47. 2003Repentance and ChangeOaks teaches that repentance means giving up any tradition or culture that conflicts with the gospel.
  48. 2002The Gospel in Our LivesOaks lists the blessings of Church participation and urges less-active members to return.
  49. 2002I’ll Go Where You Want Me to GoOaks urges members to accept and fulfill callings, serving wherever the Lord sends them.
  50. 2001Focus and PrioritiesOaks urges focus amid a flood of information and priorities that put God's kingdom first.
  51. 2001Sharing the GospelOaks says sharing the gospel takes sincere desire, divine guidance, and simple action.
  52. 2000ResurrectionOaks testifies of Christ's literal Resurrection and how it shapes our lives, families and temples.
  53. 2000The Challenge to BecomeOaks teaches that the gospel aims to change who we become, not just what we do.
  54. 1999The Witness: Martin HarrisOaks shows the Three Witnesses' testimony is reliable and rescues Martin Harris's memory from the lost manuscript.
  55. 1999Gospel TeachingOaks launches a Churchwide push to improve teaching and names six principles of gospel teaching.
  56. 1998Have You Been Saved?Oaks explains six meanings of being saved and why Latter-day Saints share the gospel with other Christians.
  57. 1998The Aaronic Priesthood and the SacramentAaronic Priesthood holders open the way to cleansing, the Spirit and the ministering of angels.
  58. 1997“Bishop, Help!”Oaks describes a bishop's many duties and asks members to lighten his load.
  59. 1997Following the PioneersOaks asks what pioneer celebrations should change in us and names the pioneer virtues we must live.
  60. 1996Joseph, the Man and the ProphetOaks draws on his own legal research to portray Joseph Smith as a very human, wholly genuine prophet.
  61. 1996“Always Have His Spirit”Oaks links worthy weekly sacrament with keeping the promised companionship of the Holy Ghost.
  62. 1995Apostasy and RestorationOaks explains how the Restoration recovered lost truths about God and eternal destiny.
  63. 1995Powerful IdeasOaks urges teaching powerful eternal truths, putting Christ first, and avoiding cutoffs.
  64. 1994TithingTithing is a commandment from the Savior with temporal and spiritual blessings for people and nations.
  65. 1994“Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ”Faith must have an object, and true faith rests on trusting Christ's will and timing.
  66. 1994Worship through MusicOaks urges members to use hymns more and to join fully in congregational singing.
  67. 1993The Language of PrayerOaks urges English-speaking members to address God in prayer with thee, thou, thy and thine.
  68. 1993“The Great Plan of Happiness”Oaks explains the plan of salvation and how it shapes Latter-day Saint views on gender, chastity, marriage and children.
  69. 1992The Relief Society and the ChurchOaks explains how the Relief Society was organized under priesthood direction and how its authority works.
  70. 1992Bible Stories and Personal ProtectionOaks shares favorite Bible stories and his own armed robbery to teach the Lord's protection of the faithful.
  71. 1991“Honour Thy Father and Thy Mother”Honor parents through obedience, remembrance and loving care of the aged; the example repeats across generations.
  72. 1991Joy and MercyOaks teaches that wickedness never brings happiness and that full joy comes only through Christ's mercy.
  73. 1990World PeaceOaks teaches that real peace comes only as individuals keep God's commandments and serve others.
  74. 1990Witnesses of ChristOaks teaches that every member, not only apostles, has a duty to testify of Jesus Christ.
  75. 1989Alternate VoicesOaks explains how to weigh voices that speak on Church matters without authority.
  76. 1989Modern PioneersOaks honors ordinary faithful members as modern pioneers whose unseen service moves the work.
  77. 1988Always Remember HimOaks explains how to keep the sacrament promise to always remember Christ as Creator, Redeemer and Teacher.
  78. 1988“What Think Ye of Christ?”Oaks testifies that salvation comes only through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, not our own merits.
  79. 1987Priesthood BlessingsOaks explains the many kinds of priesthood blessings and urges men to seek and give them.
  80. 1987“The Light and Life of the World”Jesus Christ is the light of the world through his Spirit and example, and its life through resurrection and atonement.
  81. 1986Reverent and CleanOaks teaches that the sacred names of God must never be profaned and speech must stay clean.
  82. 1986“Brother’s Keeper”Oaks teaches that the Golden Rule must govern how we earn a living, sell, employ and invest.
  83. 1985Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus ChristOaks explains the several meanings of witnessing at the sacrament our willingness to take Christ's name.
  84. 1985SpiritualitySpirituality means viewing and judging life's experiences through the lens of eternity.
  85. 1984Why Do We Serve?Oaks ranks six motives for service and urges serving for the pure love of Christ.
  86. 1971Strive for ExcellenceOaks urges young men to pursue rigorous learning while nourishing their faith and spiritual life.