All Talks by Russell M. Nelson

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President Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. Prior to his service as head of the Church, President Nelson served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from July 15, 2015, until his call as the Church’s leader. He has served as a member of that quorum since April 7, 1984.

Since Russell M. Nelson has become the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the members of the Church have received the advice of reading or listening to all the talks given by President Russell M. Nelson since he was called a General Authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Reading these talks will also benefit those of other faiths who are interested in understanding better what we believe.

From April 1984 until April 2020, Russell M. Nelson has given 91 talks in General Conference.

I am listing below all President Russell M. Nelson’s talk, not just those that he gave when he was as a General Authority of the Church, but also those given by him before. These are all those that I was able to find, with the links to the text, video, or audio available. If there are more that I have missed, please let me know, and I will add them to the list.

General Conferences (1984 – present)
First Presidency Christmas devotionals (2013 – present)
CES/Devotionals (2003 – present)
BYU (1974 – present)
BYU–Idaho (1977 – present)
BYU–Hawaii (1992 – present)
Other (2017– present)

General Conferences

Call to the Holy Apostleship – April 1984, Sunday morning session
Protect the Spiritual Power Line – October 1984, Saturday afternoon session
Reverence for Life – April 1985, Saturday morning session
Self-Mastery – October 1985, Saturday afternoon session
In the Lord’s Own Way – April 1986, Saturday afternoon session
“Joy Cometh in the Morning” – October 1986, Sunday afternoon session
Life after Life – April 1987, Saturday morning session
Lessons from Eve – October 1987, general women’s meeting
Keys of the Priesthood – October 1987, priesthood session
“With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible” – April 1988, Saturday afternoon session
Addiction or Freedom – October 1988, Saturday morning session
The Canker of Contention – April 1989, Sunday afternoon session
Woman—Of Infinite Worth – October 1989, Saturday afternoon session
“Thus Shall My Church Be Called” – April 1990, Saturday morning session
Choices – October 1990, Sunday afternoon session
Listen to Learn – April 1991, Saturday afternoon session
“These … Were Our Examples” – October 1991, Sunday morning session
Doors of Death – April 1992, Sunday afternoon session
Where Is Wisdom? – October 1992, Saturday morning session
Honoring the Priesthood – April 1993, priesthood session
Constancy amid Change – October 1993, Saturday afternoon session
“Teach Us Tolerance and Love” – April 1994, Sunday morning session
The Spirit of Elijah – October 1994, Sunday afternoon session
Children of the Covenant – April 1995, Saturday afternoon session
Perfection Pending – October 1995, Sunday afternoon session
“Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods” – April 1996, Saturday morning session
The Atonement – October 1996, Saturday afternoon session
Endure and Be Lifted Up – April 1997, Sunday afternoon session
Spiritual Capacity – October 1997, Saturday morning session
A New Harvest Time – April 1998, Saturday afternoon session
We Are Children of God – October 1998, Sunday afternoon session
Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women – April 1999, priesthood session
A Testimony of the Book of Mormon – October 1999, Sunday morning session
The Creation – April 2000, Sunday afternoon session
Living by Scriptural Guidance – October 2000, Saturday morning session
Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings – April 2001, Saturday afternoon session
“Set in Order Thy House” – October 2001, Sunday morning session
How Firm Our Foundation – April 2002, Sunday afternoon session
“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” – October 2002, Saturday afternoon session
Sweet Power of Prayer – April 2003, Saturday morning session
Personal Priesthood Responsibility – October 2003, priesthood session
Roots and Branches – April 2004, Saturday afternoon session
Senior Missionaries and the Gospel – October 2004, Sunday morning session
Now Is the Time to Prepare – April 2005, Saturday morning session
Jesus Christ—the Master Healer – October 2005, Sunday afternoon session
Nurturing Marriage – April 2006, Saturday afternoon session
The Gathering of Scattered Israel – October 2006, Sunday morning session
Repentance and Conversion – April 2007, Sunday afternoon session
Scriptural Witnesses – October 2007, Saturday afternoon session
Salvation and Exaltation – April 2008, Saturday morning session
Celestial Marriage – October 2008, Sunday afternoon session
Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers – April 2009, Saturday afternoon session
Ask, Seek, Knock – October 2009, Sunday morning session
Generations Linked in Love – April 2010, Sunday afternoon session
Be Thou an Example of the Believers – October 2010, priesthood session
Face the Future with Faith – April 2011, Saturday afternoon session
Covenants – October 2011, Sunday afternoon session
Thanks Be to God – April 2012, Sunday morning session
Ask the Missionaries! They Can Help You! – October 2012, Saturday morning session
Catch the Wave – April 2013, Saturday afternoon session
Decisions for Eternity – October 2013, Sunday afternoon session
Let Your Faith Show – April 2014, Saturday afternoon session
Sustaining the Prophets – October 2014, Sunday morning session
The Sabbath Is a Delight – April 2015, Sunday afternoon session
A Plea to My Sisters – October 2015, Sunday morning session
The Price of Priesthood Power – April 2016, general priesthood session
Joy and Spiritual Survival – October 2016, Sunday morning session
Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives – April 2017, Saturday morning session
The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It? – October 2017, Saturday afternoon session
Introductory Remarks – April 2018, general priesthood session
Ministering with the Power and Authority of God – April 2018, general priesthood session
Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives – April 2018, Sunday morning session
Ministering – April 2018, Sunday afternoon session
Let Us All Press On – April 2018, Sunday afternoon session
Opening Remarks – October 2018, Saturday morning session
Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel – October 2018, general women’s session
The Correct Name of the Church – October 2018, Sunday morning session
Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints – October 2018, Sunday afternoon session
We Can Do Better and Be Better – April 2019, general priesthood session
“Come, Follow Me” – April 2019, Sunday morning session
Closing Remarks – April 2019, Sunday afternoon session
Witnesses, Aaronic Priesthood Quorums, and Young Women Classes – October 2019, Saturday afternoon session
Spiritual Treasures – October 2019, women’s session
The Second Great Commandment – October 2019, Sunday morning session
Closing Remarks – October 2019, Sunday afternoon session
Opening Message – April 2020, Saturday morning session
Opening the Heavens for Help – April 2020, Saturday evening session
Hear Him – April 2020, Sunday morning session
Hosanna Shout – April 2020, Sunday morning session
Go Forward in Faith – April 2020, Sunday afternoon session
Moving Forward – October 2020 – Saturday morning session
Embrace the Future with Faith – October 2020, Women’s session
Let God Prevail – October 2020 – Sunday morning session
A New Normal – October 2020 – Sunday afternoon session
Welcome Message – April 2021, Saturday morning session
What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget – April 2021, General priesthood session
Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains – April 2021, Sunday morning session
COVID-19 and Temples – April 2021, Sunday afternoon session
Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation – October 2021, Saturday morning session
The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation – October 2021, Sunday morning session
Make Time for the Lord – October 2021, Sunday afternoon session
Preaching the Gospel of Peace – April 2022, Saturday morning session
The Power of Spiritual Momentum – April 2022, Sunday morning session
Now Is the Time – April 2022, Sunday afternoon session
What Is True? – October 2022, Saturday morning session
Overcome the World and Find Rest – October 2022, Sunday morning session
Focus on the Temple – October 2022, Sunday afternoon session
Peacemakers Needed – April 2023, Sunday morning session
The Answer Is Always Jesus Christ – April 2023, Sunday afternoon session

First Presidency Christmas devotionals

Jesus the Christ—Our Prince of Peace – December 2013
Four Gifts That Jesus Christ Offers to You – December 2018
Divine Gifts – December 6, 2020

CES/Devotionals

Young Adults and the Temple (MP3, video) – 2003
Faith and Families (PDF, MP3, video) – February 1, 2005
Power and Protection Provided by Worthy Music (PDF, MP3, video) – May 4, 2008
Youth of the Noble Birthright: What Will You Choose? – September 6, 2013
Becoming True Millennials – January 10, 2016
Prophets, Leadership, and Divine Law – January 8, 2017
Hope of Israel – June 3, 2018
Choices for Eternity – May 15, 2022

BYU

Four Lessons from One Life – May 14, 1974
What’s in a Name? – June 24, 1980
Begin with the End in Mind – September 30, 1984
Truth…And More – August 1, 1985
I’ll Go, I’ll Do, I’ll Be: Three Steps Toward A Monumental Life – August 19, 1986
The Magnificence of Man – March 29, 1987
Thanks for the Covenant – November 22, 1988
Reflection and Resolution – January 7, 1990
Standards of Standard-Bearers of the Lord – January 6, 1991
Jesus the Christ—Our Master and More – February 2, 1992
Integrity of Heart – February 23, 1993
“A More Excellent Hope” – January 8, 1995
The Exodus Repeated – September 7, 1997
Gratitude for the Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ – August 18, 1998
Identity, Priority, and Blessings – September 10, 2000
Christ the Savior is Born – December 10, 2002
Faith and Families – February 6, 2005
Power and Protection Provided by Worthy Music – May 4, 2008
“Neither Trust in the Arm of Flesh” – April 23, 2009
Disciples of Jesus Christ–Defenders of Marriage – August 14, 2014
To Do and To Be – August 13, 2015
The Love and Laws of God – September 17, 2019

BYU–Idaho

Take Care of Your Body (MP3) – March 1, 1977
What Are You Doing With Your Life? (MP3) – September 11, 1984
The Purpose of Life (MP3) – September 6, 1988
Devotional address (MP3) – November 13, 1990
Love of the Lord—in Language and Living – April 28, 2001
Commencement address (not found) – April 29, 2006
Education—A Religious Responsibility – January 26, 2010
Leaders Worthy of Emulation – December 17, 2010
The Lord Uses the Unlikely to Accomplish the Impossible – January 27, 2015

BYU–Hawaii

Devotional address (video) – May 14, 1992
Visions Past, Present, and Future – April 9, 2011

All Talks by President Russell M. Nelson