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All speakers Jeffrey R. Holland 64 talks 1983 to 2025
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The Atonement 10 Jesus Christ 9 Charity and love 7 Hope 6 Discipleship 5 Heavenly Father 4 Prophets and apostles 4 Priesthood 4 When they spoke 2000s: 20 talks
1980s: 2 talks 1980s 1990s: 12 talks 1990s 2000s: 20 talks 2000s 2010s: 20 talks 2010s 2020s: 10 talks 2020s What they talked about more than most Subjects they came back to more than conference did in the same years. The dark bar is theirs, the light bar is everyone’s. Tap one to see just those talks below.
Mental and emotional health Comes up in 8% of their talks and 1% of conference Hope Comes up in 19% of their talks and 5% of conference Jesus Christ Comes up in 34% of their talks and 18% of conference The Atonement Comes up in 28% of their talks and 15% of conference Grace Comes up in 8% of their talks and 3% of conference Trials and adversity Comes up in 22% of their talks and 13% of conference Scriptures they quote They cited scripture 70 times in 64 talks, about 1 a talk.
Old Testament 3% New Testament 54% Book of Mormon 29% Doctrine and Covenants 9% Pearl of Great Price 6% The verses they come back to And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Their talks that cite it Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
Their talks that cite it For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
Their talks that cite it For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
Their talks that cite it Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Their talks that cite it Their talks that cite it For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
Their talks that cite it We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
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2025 As a Little Child Holland teaches that Christ's call to become as little children is a call to humility, purity and love. 2025 And Now I See Holland uses the healing of the man born blind to bear witness of evidence for the restored Church. 2024 Motions of a Hidden Fire After losing his wife and nearly dying, Holland testifies that God hears and answers every prayer. 2024 “I Am He” Holland urges disciples to love as Jesus did, with full heart and full obedience to the Father. 2022 Fear Not: Believe Only! Holland urges discouraged youth to find hope in the gospel and pleads with them to choose life. 2022 Lifted Up upon the Cross Holland explains why Latter-day Saints do not use the cross and calls us to bear ours. 2021 Not as the World Giveth On Easter eve, Holland urges members to find Christ's peace and end abuse and contention. 2021 The Greatest Possession Holland urges wholehearted devotion to Christ, unlike the rich young ruler who turned away. 2020 A Perfect Brightness of Hope Holland lists what 1820 seekers would have hoped for and urges hope in what is still to come. 2020 Waiting on the Lord Holland promises that prayers are answered in God's time and urges patient faith through trials. Show the other 54 talks 2019 Behold the Lamb of God Holland traces the sacrificial lamb to the sacrament and asks for more reverent sacrament meetings. 2019 The Message, the Meaning, and the Multitude Holland urges members to see Jesus Christ at the center of conference and of every Church practice. 2018 “Be With and Strengthen Them” Holland announces ministering in place of home and visiting teaching and asks for heartfelt care. 2018 The Ministry of Reconciliation Holland urges members to forgive old offenses and become peacemakers through Christ. 2017 Songs Sung and Unsung Holland urges members to stay in God's choir through hard days, trusting Jesus to hear their silence. 2017 Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually Holland teaches that perfection comes through Christ's grace over time, not through toxic self-criticism. 2016 Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You Holland encourages members not to lose heart when life after conference falls short of its ideals. 2016 Emissaries to the Church Holland asks home teachers to see themselves as the Lord's emissaries who truly care for their families. 2015 Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet Holland's Easter sermon likens Christ's rescue from the Fall to a brother catching a falling climber. 2015 Behold Thy Mother A devoted mother's lifelong, bearing love comes closest to the pure love of Christ. 2014 The Cost—and Blessings—of Discipleship Holland tells youth that following Christ will bring ridicule but that it is worth it. 2014 Are We Not All Beggars? Holland calls on members to do what they can to lift the poor. 2013 “Lord, I Believe” Holland urges anyone with doubts to hold to the faith they have and ask for help. 2013 Like a Broken Vessel Holland tells those with mental illness there is no shame in it and help and hope remain. 2012 The Laborers in the Vineyard Holland uses the parable of the laborers to warn against envy and old grievances and to invite all to Christ. 2012 The First Great Commandment Holland retells Christ asking Peter 'Do you love me?' and calls all to show love for God through loyal discipleship. 2011 An Ensign to the Nations Holland calls general conference a modern ensign and urges listeners to heed its varied messages. 2011 We Are All Enlisted Unbind your tongues: young men be clean for missions, couples serve. 2010 Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul Holland warns against pornography and lust and gives practical ways to guard against them. 2010 Because of Your Faith Holland thanks members for their quiet faith and service and honors his parents' hidden sacrifice. 2009 None Were with Him Holland traces the Savior's lonely path to the cross and promises we will never walk alone. 2009 Safety for the Soul Holland testifies that the Book of Mormon is true and a safeguard against latter-day deception. 2008 “My Words … Never Cease” Holland defends an open canon and continuing revelation as central to Christianity. 2008 The Ministry of Angels Holland testifies that God sends angels, heavenly and mortal, so we are never left alone. 2007 The Tongue of Angels Holland warns against hurtful speech and urges husbands, wives and parents to speak kindly. 2007 The Only True God and Jesus Christ Whom He Hath Sent Holland explains the Church's view of the Godhead and declares that Latter-day Saints are Christians. 2006 Broken Things to Mend Whatever is broken in your life, come unto Christ; he knows the way out because he walked it. 2006 Prophets in the Land Again Holland says general conference proclaims a living prophet, a call to rescue, and Christ's mercy. 2005 Our Most Distinguishing Feature Divine priesthood authority, restored through Joseph Smith, is what most sets the Church apart. 2005 To Young Women Holland praises young women, urges modest dress and self-acceptance, and rejects the world's beauty obsession. 2004 “Abide in Me” Holland reports on faithful Saints in Chile and urges converts and members to stay in the Church permanently. 2004 Prophets, Seers, and Revelators Holland testifies that living apostles and ongoing revelation are the foundation of Christ's Church. 2003 A Prayer for the Children Holland urges parents to show children unmistakable faith instead of skepticism or cynicism. 2003 The Grandeur of God Holland teaches that Jesus came to show us the loving nature of our Father in Heaven. 2002 The Other Prodigal Holland warns against envy, using the elder son in the parable of the prodigal. 2002 Called to Serve Holland honors the sacrifice that Church callings ask of families while urging balance between home and service. 2001 “Witnesses unto Me” Holland asks members to help missionaries by living the gospel, praying, listening to friends, and serving as couples. 2001 “Like a Watered Garden” Holland gives five reasons every member should faithfully pay tithes and offerings. 2000 As Doves to Our Windows Holland honors the quiet, sacrificing early Saints whose faith built the Church we enjoy. 2000 “Sanctify Yourselves” Holland urges young priesthood holders to stay clean so they are ready when God needs them. 1999 The Hands of the Fathers Holland holds up the bond between Christ and His Father as the model for earthly fathers. 1999 “An High Priest of Good Things to Come” Holland promises the discouraged that Christ brings hope and better days ahead. 1998 “A Teacher Come from God” Holland calls for Spirit-led, doctrinally solid teaching at home and church to nourish members and converts. 1998 Personal Purity Holland gives three doctrinal reasons why sexual purity matters so much to God. 1997 “Because She Is a Mother” Holland praises mothers, especially weary young mothers, and promises the Lord's help in their work. 1997 “He Hath Filled the Hungry with Good Things” Holland testifies that Christ, the Bread of Life, satisfies the world's spiritual hunger. 1996 A Handful of Meal and a Little Oil Holland pleads for the poor, teaching that caring for the needy is inseparable from discipleship. 1996 “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom” Holland teaches that Christ brings peace through repentance, forgiveness and strength in trial. 1995 Our Priesthood Legacy Holland tells young men of past faithfulness, from Rudger Clawson's courage to a father who kept his son on a mission. 1995 “This Do in Remembrance of Me” Holland asks members to treat the sacrament as a sacred, reflective remembrance of Christ. 1994 Miracles of the Restoration Newly called Apostle Holland testifies of President Hunter's prophetic calling and of faithful members as the Restoration's miracle. 1993 “Look to God and Live” In an anxious, violent age, the cure is to turn back to a loving God and trust Jesus. 1989 “He Loved Them unto the End” Holland, newly called, says to sustain is to hold up, as Christ held up His disciples to the end. 1983 Within the Clasp of Your Arms Holland urges fathers never to pull away from their children but to keep them close.