Temples and Covenants
Episodes
Jesus Christ Is Our Rock and Covenants Are Our Anchors | Edward B. Rowe | November 2025
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Choose to anchor yourself to Jesus Christ, our Rock, by covenant—then climb and ascend by Him, with Him, and through Him. Click here to see the ...
We Need an Endowment | Anthony Sweat | April 2022
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The endowment we receive from the Lord is not just for the temple but to help and bless us throughout our lives in a troubled world. Click here to see...
Endowed with His Power, You Are Ready to Lead | Barbara Morgan Gardner | July 2023
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To fulfill our purpose, we must understand our divine potential, keep our covenants to gain covenantal power, and become perfected in Christ. Click he...
The Covenant Path | Rosemary M. Wixom | March 2013
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we live our baptismal covenant and seek to do His will, we will watch the plan He has masterfully created for each one of us take shape. Click here...
Vaulting to Greater Heights: Replacing Fear with Lasting Peace | Melissa F. Western | July 2021
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Western shares how she came to know the Savior, and her testimony that we can each replace our fear with lasting peace from Him. Click here to...
Live True to Our Covenants and Obligations | Joseph Fielding Smith | May 1959
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As members of the Church, our responsibility is to live according to our covenants and obligations to receive God’s promised blessings. Click he...
An Invitation to Become: Vision, Work, and Covenants | C. Shane Reese | September 2024
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President C. Shane Reese shares how the process of becoming requires a vision, persistent effort, and making and keeping covenants. Click here to see ...
Born of The Spirit | Harold B. Lee | June 1962
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christ taught Nicodemus that being born again of water and the Spirit means a true change of heart, not just ordinances. Click here to see the speech ...
The Dignity and Demeanor of Discipleship | Rebecca L. Craven | October 2021
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca L. Craven explores what the dignity and demeanor of discipleship look like. Standing as a witness of God means standing out. Click here to see...
“Abide Ye in the Liberty Wherewith Ye Are Made Free” | Lane Fischer | July 2002
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spiritual liberty comes through the great and last sacrifice of Christ. We abide in liberty by repenting and keeping our covenants. Click here to see ...
Finding Peace Amidst Uncertainty | J. Anette Dennis | December 2024
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our covenant relationships with God help us feel peace through the earthquakes of life. We can feel His love even when facing uncertainty. Click here ...
Our Own Best Story | Gerrit W. Gong | April 2023
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We can create our own best story by focusing on spiritual identity and relationships instead of focusing on our external environments. Click here to s...
It Still Takes Faith | Brent L. Top | July 1997
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brent L. Top shares inspiring pioneer stories. Though our trials may not be as dramatic as theirs, it still takes faith for us to follow God each day....
Of Patriarchal Blessings and Covenants | Susan K. Bednar | January 2024
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God can guide and strengthen us as we read, ponder, and study our patriarchal blessings and when we make and keep covenants with Him. Click here to se...
Keeping the Gospel Simple | Glen L. Rudd | February 1988
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The gospel is “simply beautiful and beautifully simple.” Understanding the simplicity of the first gospel principles helps us to live righ...
Our Identity and Our Destiny | Tad R. Callister | August 2012
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are the literal spirit children of God. We have a divine identity and our destiny is to be exalted and become like Him. Click here to see the speec...
A Born-Again Christian | Theodore M. Burton | October 1982
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be born again? Baptism becomes effective through the Atonement of Jesus Christ and brings us into His family. Click here to see t...
Temples Now and in the Future | Spencer W. Kimball | September 1977
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer W. Kimball, speaking of temples now and in the future, tells of a time when temples will be operating night and day to accomplish the Lord's w...
Remembering and Honoring Your Covenants | Sharon G. Samuelson | January 2011
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our baptismal covenants constitute important responsibilities, but also wonderful blessings that we need to attain our greatest goals. Click here to s...
The Covenantal Journey of Disciple-Scholarship | Richard A. Gill | July 2024
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As disciple-scholars, we embark on voyages of discovery and settlement, in which we look for landmarks to help us build a covenantal life. Click here ...
Essentials of Faith | Joseph Fielding Smith | June 1964
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reverence for the Savior's atoning sacrifice, faith in His power to save, and a testimony of repentance are essential to faith in the gospel. Click he...
Cairns on the Path of Mortality | J. Kelly Flanagan | April 2003
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like cairns on a trail, scriptures, prophets, and temples guide us through life’s challenges toward Christ, safety, and eternal blessings. Click...
No Coincidences | C. Shane Reese | September 2023
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we accept God’s plan and timing, we can strengthen our connections with others and know there are no coincidences in the Lord’s work....
Finding Strength in the Lord | Kendra M. Hall-Kenyon | September 2022
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finding strength in the Lord requires trusting in Him and His plan even when our trials are not resolved like we want them to be. Click here to see th...
Temples: Seek and Attain the Spiritual High Ground in Life | Robert D. Hales | March 2009
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Standing faithful on spiritual high ground through obedience and temple covenants brings safety, strength, and eternal blessings. Click here to see th...
God Will Use You, God Will Bless You | Dean M. Davies | November 2015
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God will use us to build His kingdom, and He will bless us in ways we cannot comprehend, regardless of our abilities, intelligence, or status. Click h...
Divinely Appointed Responsibilities, Heavenly Blessings | Gary E. Stevenson | March 2021
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elder Gary E. Stevenson highlights the heavenly blessings we have received to help us with our divinely appointed responsibilities. Click here to see ...
Leadership Week Devotional | Stephen L. Richards | June 1952
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this devotional, Stephen L. Richards speaks of the duty of both men and women to honor and live worthily of the priesthood. Click here to view the ...
Comfort in Christ | Wendy W. Reese | September 2023
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life can be uncomfortable, but prayer, service, and temple attendance can help us find true comfort in the Savior. Click here to see the speech page.S...
Great Temples of Learning on Temple Hill | Eric “Rick” N. Jellen | May 2024
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Through understanding the genetics of oats and quinoa, we learn the importance of light and truth, both secular and spiritual. Click here to see the s...
The Law of Consecration | Victor L. Brown | November 1976
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We do not now live the United Order, but we can learn much from it. Through selfless care in our stewardships, we live the law of consecration. Click ...
The Law of Consecration | Victor L. Brown | November 1976
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We do not now live the United Order, but we can learn much from it. Through selfless care in our stewardships, we live the law of consecration. Click ...
Stay Connected: Making It Safely Home | W. Christopher Waddell | October 2021
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We must stay connected to the one true source of knowledge—Jesus Christ—so we can make it safely back home to our Father in Heaven. Click ...
Stay Connected: Making It Safely Home | W. Christopher Waddell | October 2021
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bishop W. Christopher Waddell shares ways to stay connected to the one true source of knowledge—Jesus Christ—so we can make it safely back...
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | Joseph Fielding Smith | June 1958
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus Christ called twelve apostles and gave them special priesthood authority. That calling, with its spiritual mission, has been restored. Click her...
A Complete Look at Perfect | John S. Robertson | July 1999
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Perfection” and “completion” are used synonymously in the scriptures. How can we and different aspects of the Church be compl...
The Powers and Responsibilities of the Priesthood | Robert L. Simpson | March 1964
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Men and women share in the powers and responsibilities. The priesthood is how He prepares us for eternal life. Click here to see the speech page.See o...
Elijah’s Mission | Truman G. Madsen | June 1977
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God will save our generation by sending Elijah with priesthood sealing keys to connect us with our forefathers and our posterity. Click here to view t...
Giving All Our Heart to Christ | Shima Baughman | October 2024
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our covenants to God are connected to our hearts. We can give all our heart to Him as we go to the temple and wear His name. Click here to view the fu...
Living After the Manner of Happiness | Marlin K. Jensen | September 1995
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one chapter of the Book of Mormon, Nephi expounds what it means to live after the manner of happiness. Simple principles from temple worship to har...
Can You Imagine? | Evan A. Schmutz | February 2024
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We must be faithful to God's commandments so we can be prepared to imagine that day when we will see our Heavenly Father again. Click here to see the ...
“Here’s My Heart, O Take and Seal It” | Brooke A. Robertson | May 2023
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus Christ’s covenantal fetters paradoxically give us ultimate freedom if we will wholeheartedly commit ourselves to keep our covenants. Click...
Counting the Known (and Unknown) Costs of Discipleship | Reid L. Neilson | August 2023
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we covenant to consecrate all we are and have to the Lord, we should remember to count the known and unknown costs of our discipleship. Click here ...
Lessons from the Savior’s Young Adult Life | Kent F. Richards | March 2015
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We can find direction by following the Savior’s example of learning, growing, waiting on the Lord, and making covenants. Click here to see the s...
Lifelong Conversion | Dale G. Renlund | September 2021
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dale G. Renlund explains that lifelong conversion comes through determination to repeat the elements of the doctrine of Christ. Click here to see the ...
Unlocking the Door to the Blessings of Abraham | Julie B. Beck | March 2008
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can prepare for eternal marriage now by serving, sharing the gospel, doing temple and family history work, and being wise as you date. Click here ...
Becoming God’s Peculiar Treasure | Anthony D. Perkins | December 2024
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We become God’s peculiar treasure by obeying His voice and keeping His covenants, including those in the temple endowment and marriage. Click he...
Under Covenant Toward the Promised Land | Tessa Meyer Santiago | May 1997
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If we wish to journey toward the promised land and toward God, we must go under His covenant made in sacred places by Saints and witnesses. Click here...
Marriage, Family Law, and the Temple | Bruce C. Hafen | January 2014
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where family ideals gravitate toward convenience, Elder Hafen reminds us of the order of marriage taught in the Lord's temples. Click here ...
Are You Ready? | W. Christopher Waddell | November 2019
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Waddell explains that we must prepare to meet our Heavenly Father. When the time comes, will you be ready? Click here to see the speech pa...
The Dawn of a New Millennium | Merrill J. Bateman | January 2000
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 21st century, the Church will continue to grow. One sign of its progress toward the second coming is the building and use of temples. Click her...
New and Everlasting Covenant of Marriage | Bruce R. McConkie | April 1960
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If we want our marriage to last beyond this life, we must be faithful to the new and everlasting covenant of marriage we've made with our spouse and G...
“And Always Remember Him” | Gordon B. Lindsay | July 2005
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Lindsay reiterates that when we take the sacrament, we covenant to always remember Him. But how often do we really remember Christ? Click here ...
Strength and Safety Through Gathering | Stephen W. Owen | October 2018
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We can experience strength and safety as we follow the Lord's guidance to gather together often with our fellow saints. Click here to see the speech p...
Covenant Versus Consumer Education | Ari Berman | January 2023
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a consumer society, covenantal education in faith-based institutions helps us approach relationships and life in a more meaningful way. Click here ...
Designed for Covenant Relationships | Jenet Jacob Erickson | November 2022
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Entering into covenant relationships while we are on earth helps us to experience the truest intimacy—the perfect love the Father has for us. Cl...
The Abundant Life | Kevin W. Pearson | October 2022
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By making covenants and centering our lives in Jesus Christ, we accept the vision He has for us and choose to live an abundant life. Click here to see...
“As Long as the World Shall Stand” | David A. Bednar | January 2021
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David A. Bednar draws parallels between miracles in 1846 and in 2020. Covenants made in the temple are worth sacrifice and provide strength. Click her...
A House of Glory | Truman G. Madsen | March 1972
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The temple can change our lives. As we honor it and sacrifice for it, we will come to know Christ and receive his power. Click here to see the speech ...
The Covenant People of God | Mark E. Petersen | September 1980
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are the covenant people of God, and as such, we have a responsibility to live and share the gospel as we strive to fulfill His prophecies. Click he...
A Compensatory Spiritual Power for the Righteous | Neil L. Andersen | August 2015
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As evil increases in the world, there are compensatory spiritual gifts—like temple work and the sabbath day—to give power to the righteous...
Our Covenant Relationship with God: A Wellspring of Relief | Kristin M. Yee | October 2023
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin M. Yee shares five thoughts about how Christ brings relief into our lives through our covenant relationship with God. Click here to see t...
Temples: Avenues to Exaltation | Elray L. Christiansen | August 1970
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
God has restored temples to the earth. The ordinances of exaltation within lead to the redemption of the living and salvation of the dead. Click here ...
To Receive, to Covenant, and to Minister | Liz Darger | May 2021
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we strive to actively receive and personally minister, we can create a home-court advantage for everyone around us. Click here to see the speech pa...
Making Covenants with God | Henry B. Eyring | September 1996
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
God provided a savior and a gospel that teaches us life's purpose, and He provided covenants to make with Him—with ordinances to signify them. Clic...
“He Hath Made with [Us] an Everlasting Covenant, Ordered in All Things, and Sure” | Stephen Jones | March 2006
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Through covenants God ensures that our path to Him is ordered in all things. Our spiritual power comes from these covenants. Click here to see the spe...
Thanks for the Covenant | Russell M. Nelson | November 1988
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This unique Thanksgiving message reminds us to be grateful for our blessings through the covenant established with our father Abraham. Click here to s...
The Key to Our Redemption | A. Theodore Tuttle | September 1980
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The key to our redemption is Christ's Atonement and the temple, along with the saving ordinances performed there for the living and the dead. Click he...
“Always Remember Him” | Ulisses Soares | February 2019
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the covenant to always remember Jesus Christ significant? Elder Soares discusses how this seemingly small covenant affects all we do. Click her...
Covenant Teachings of the Scriptures | Victor L. Ludlow | October 1998
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The scriptures teach us of the covenants of the Lord. Understanding God's promises to us will help us better understand their teachings. Click here to...
Walking in the Light of His Love | Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt | March 2015
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We walk in the light of Christ's love by following His example, keeping covenants with real intent, and following the Spirit with humility. Click here...
Heavenly Powers | Carlos E. Asay | September 1980
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The priesthood, the presence of the Holy Ghost, our temple covenants—these are heavenly powers that bless our lives when we live the gospel. Click h...
The Doctrine of Christ | Robert H. Daines | June 2000
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert H. Daines exhorts us to establish priorities, repent daily, renew our covenants, serve selflessly, and study the doctrine of Christ. Click here...
Endowed with His Power, You Are Ready to Lead | Barbara Morgan Gardner | July 2023
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To fulfill our purpose, we must understand our divine potential, keep our covenants to gain covenantal power, and become perfected in Christ. Click he...
Identity, Priority, and Blessings | Russell M. Nelson | September 2000
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blessings come when we recognize our identity as covenant children of God, and when we make the Lord—and family—our top priority. Click here to se...
Sealing Power and Salvation | Joseph Fielding Smith | January 1971
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Fielding Smith is awarded for his work in genealogy. He speaks about the central role of the sealing power in our quest for salvation. Click he...
Stronger and Closer Connection to God Through Multiple Covenants | Dale G. Renlund | March 2024
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making multiple covenants with God—baptismal, endowment, and sealing covenants—allows us to develop a stronger and closer connection to Him. Click...
Temples of Learning | Merrill J. Bateman | September 2002
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After reflecting on the 9/11 tragedy, BYU's president counsels students to treat the university, and their bodies, as temples of learning. Click here ...
The Covenant Path | Rosemary M. Wixom | March 2013
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we live our baptismal covenant and seek to do His will, we will watch the plan He has masterfully created for each one of us take shape. Click here...
Temple Blessings | Robert D. Hales | November 2005
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The blessings of temple ordinances are sacred and eternal, and essential. Prepare now to make and keep temple covenants. Click here to view the speech...
Meeting Jesus in the House of the Lord | Allen D. Haynie | October 2023
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We come closer to Christ by making and keeping covenants in the temple and seeking to love and understand God’s symbols and the holy garment. Click ...
We Need an Endowment | Anthony Sweat | April 2022
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The endowment we receive from the Lord is not just for the temple but to help and bless us throughout our lives in a troubled world. Click here to vie...
The Transformative Power of Covenants | Ellie L. Young | June 2019
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Though everyone's covenant path is unique, the transformative power of covenants has the ability to mold us all into better, more Christlike individua...
Making Temple Worship a Pattern in Your Life | Ronald A. Rasband | February 2009
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Temple worship is a source of protection and promise. In the temple, we do saving work for our dead, seal families together, and invite God into our l...