The Powers of the Priesthood - Elder Oaks, Apr 2018

The Powers of the Priesthood

by Dallin H. Oaks

April 2018 General Conference

"If fathers would magnify their priesthood in their own family, it would further the mission of the Church as much as anything else they might do. Fathers who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood should keep the commandments so they will have the power of the priesthood to give blessings to their family members. Fathers should also cultivate loving family relationships so that family members will want to ask their fathers for blessings. And parents should encourage more priesthood blessings in the family."

The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood - Elder Oaks, Apr 2014

The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood

by Dallin H. Oaks

April 2014 General Conference

"Ultimately, all keys of the priesthood are held by the Lord Jesus Christ, whose priesthood it is. He is the one who determines what keys are delegated to mortals and how those keys will be used."

Two Lines of Communication - Elder Oaks, Oct 2010

Two Lines of Communication

by Dallin H. Oaks

October 2010 General Conference

"We must use both the personal line and the priesthood line in proper balance to achieve the growth that is the purpose of mortal life. If personal religious practice relies too much on the personal line, individualism erases the importance of divine authority. If personal religious practice relies too much on the priesthood line, individual growth suffers. The children of God need both lines to achieve their eternal destiny. The restored gospel teaches both, and the restored Church provides both."

Healing the Sick - Elder Oaks, Apr 2010

Healing the Sick

by Dallin H.Oaks

April 2010 General Conference 

"Latter-day Saints believe in applying the best available scientific knowledge and techniques. We use nutrition, exercise, and other practices to preserve health, and we enlist the help of healing practitioners, such as physicians and surgeons, to restore health.

The use of medical science is not at odds with our prayers of faith and our reliance on priesthood blessings."

Priesthood Authority in the Family and the Church

Priesthood Authority in the Family and the Church

by Dallin H. Oaks

October 2005 General Conference

"The theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints centers on the family. Our relationship to God and the purpose of earth life are explained in terms of the family. We are the spirit children of heavenly parents. The gospel plan is implemented through earthly families, and our highest aspiration is to perpetuate those family relationships throughout eternity. The ultimate mission of our Savior’s Church is to help us achieve exaltation in the celestial kingdom, and that can only be accomplished in a family relationship."

The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament - Elder Oaks, Oct 1998

The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament

by Dallin H. Oaks

October 1998 General Conference

"We are commanded to repent of our sins and to come to the Lord with a brokenheart and a contrite spirit and partake of the sacrament in compliance with its covenants. When we renew our baptismal covenants in this way, the Lord renews the cleansing effect of our baptism. In this way we are made clean and can always have His Spirit to be with us. The importance of this is evident in the Lord’s commandment that we partake of the sacrament each week."

"Priesthood Blessings" - Dallin H. Oaks, Apr 1987

Priesthood Blessings

by Dallin H. Oaks

April 1987 General Conference

"Brethren, young and old, do not be hesitant to ask for a priesthood blessing when you are in need of spiritual power. Fathers and other elders, cherish and magnify the privilege of blessing your children and the other children of our Heavenly Father. Be prepared to give priesthood blessings under the influence of the Holy Ghost whenever you are requested in sincerity and faith."

The Price of Priesthood Power - April 2016

The Price of Priesthood Power

by Russell M. Nelson

April 2016 General Conference

"In these latter days, we know there will be earthquakes in diverse places. Perhaps one of those diverse places will be in our own homes, where emotional, financial, or spiritual “earthquakes” may occur. Priesthood power can calm the seas and heal fractures in the earth. Priesthood power can also calm the minds and heal fractures in the hearts of those we love."

Personal Priesthood Responsibility - October 2003

Personal Priesthood Responsibility

by Russell M. Nelson

October 2003 General Conference

From the President of the Church to the newest deacon, we are responsible to the Lord. We are to be true and faithful and live by every principle and doctrine that He has given to us. We cannot compromise a revelation or a commandment committed to our charge. He trusts us to “build up the kingdom of God, and to establish his righteousness."

Honoring the Priestood - April 1993

Honoring the Priesthood

by Russell M. Nelson

April 1993 General Conference

Day 159 - Alma 12:28-37 & 13:1-9

Alma 12

Let us repent, and harden not our hearts, that we provoke not the Lord our God to pull down his wrath upon us in these his second commandments which he has given unto us; but let us enter into the rest of God, which is prepared according to his word.

Alma 13

An article on Alma and the Priesthoood.