(November 2001 TG Entry: Grace, BD Entry: Grace) Continued From Jesus Christ, Power of [Forward Reference] I Enabling Power Grace is “an enabling power”. Through it we “receive strength and assistance to do good works that they otherwise would not be able to maintain if left to their own means. This grace is an enabling power … Continue reading Topic Study: Grace
Topical Guide Compendium
Topic Study: Mountain
(September 2001 TG Entry: Mountain, Includes Hill) Overview The term Mountain is a key word for temple. By learning about mountains we learn Why temples are important, and what happens there That temples are a foundation for Zion The sacredness of temples That Christ will come to his temples when he returns And that for … Continue reading Topic Study: Mountain
The Plan of Salvation for Keith Nand
In November of 1997, I was asked to speak at the funeral of Keith Nand. I gave the following sermon. Beauty for Ashes The Savior, Jesus Christ, was in the synagogue of his home town on Sabbath day. He quoted the following verses to the people. v1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD … Continue reading The Plan of Salvation for Keith Nand
We Are Pioneers
I gave the following talk on Sunday, July 20, 1997, the 150th anniversary of the entry into the Salt Lake Valley of the Pioneers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This was also the first meeting of the Laguna Creek 3rd Ward, Sacrament California Stake. 150 years ago this week … Continue reading We Are Pioneers
Joseph’s, Son of Heli, Testimony
I gave this talk church In December 1996 Introduction My name is Joseph, son of Heli, of the house of David. In my day I was thought to be the Father of Christ. I am best known today as the husband of Mary. You usually remember my name every year at Christmas. However, … Continue reading Joseph’s, Son of Heli, Testimony
Inspect Your Journals
(Seminary Lesson in Laguna, California from May 10, 1995 TG Entry: Journal) I talked to my seminary class about journals one day. I took mine to show them. I used the passage where Jesus asks Nephi that the records be brought for him to examine. BkMormon:3 Nephi 23 v6 And now it came to … Continue reading Inspect Your Journals
Topic Study: Stiffnecked, Stiffneckedness
(Seminary lesson in Laguna, California May 4, 1995 TG Entry: Stiffnecked) Overview The contrast in the teaching about “other sheep” provides a beautiful lesson on being stiffnecked I Other Sheep One day while teaching seminary, we discussed being stiffnecked. I had never thought of this section of the Book of Mormon in this light, until … Continue reading Topic Study: Stiffnecked, Stiffneckedness
Topic Study: Mother
(Sacrament Meeting talk given May 1995 in Laguna 2nd Ward, Sacramento (CA) Stake TG Entry: Mother) Overview I think my Mother was somewhat embarrassed by Mother’s Day. She said sometimes she felt guilty because she wasn’t all the things that are mentioned in Mother’s Day talks. Let’s admit it. No mother is all the things … Continue reading Topic Study: Mother
Book of Mormon Murder Mystery
(April 19, 1995. Original lesson from Seminary lesson on Book of Mormon. Used by YM in Bolingbrook for Video) The Book Of Mormon Murder Mystery Introduction Helaman Chapters 7 - 9 Characters: Nephi, the Prophet Wicked Judges Good and Bad People of Zarahemla Runners who go to Judgment Seat Servants of Chief Judge Seantum - … Continue reading Book of Mormon Murder Mystery
Topic Study: Ammon and Missionary Work
(A Seminary Lesson from February 17, 1995. TG Entry: Missionary Work) I Seminary Lesson About Ammon I started the week talking about missionary preparation. I used Mosiah 27, 28 and Alma 17 as the references. I believe they were good missionaries because they: (1) Repented of their sins (Mosiah 27:35), (2) Desired to go (Mosiah … Continue reading Topic Study: Ammon and Missionary Work
Kip on Character 