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  1. Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Richard G. Scott October 2013 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    In the Book of Mormon we read of Ammon and his brethren teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to a people who were “a wild and a hardened and a ferocious people.” Many of the people were converted and chose to leave behind their sinful behavior.

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  2. “I Am Clean”

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 2007 Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (altogether 17)

    Now, I wish to move to a different matter.

    Alludes to High confidence

  3. “They Taught and Did Minister One to Another”

    James M. Paramore April 1986 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17)

    One of the great stories on ministering to others comes from Alma in the Book of Mormon.

    Alludes to High confidence

  4. The Book of Mormon—an Immeasurable Treasure on Our Journey

    Ozani Farias October 2025 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    Like Alma and the sons of Mosiah, we must “[search] the scriptures diligently, that [we] might know the word of God” and be strengthened in the truth (Alma 17:2).

    Alludes to High confidence

  5. What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand

    Douglas D. Holmes April 2018 General Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    So how do we get this power?

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  6. Turn to Him and Answers Will Come

    James B. Martino October 2015 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    Why did the trials of these sons of Mosiah strengthen their faith and commitment rather than cause them to murmur or doubt?

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  7. The Priesthood—a Sacred Gift

    Thomas S. Monson April 2015 General Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    “But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God.”

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  8. Stay in the Boat and Hold On!

    M. Russell Ballard October 2014 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    We need to become like the sons of Mosiah, who “waxed strong in the knowledge of the truth.” We can become men and women “of a sound understanding.” This can be accomplished only by our “search[ing] the scriptures diligently, that [we] might know the word of God.”

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  9. If Ye Lack Wisdom

    Marcos A. Aidukaitis April 2014 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    “But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation.”

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  10. The Key to Spiritual Protection

    Boyd K. Packer October 2013 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    The sons of Mosiah fought against the Church for a time but later repented and underwent a dramatic change.

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  11. Teaching with the Power and Authority of God

    David M. McConkie October 2013 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    “But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had … the spirit of revelation.”

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  12. Come, All Ye Sons of God

    Thomas S. Monson April 2013 Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    “But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God.”

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  13. Gospel Teaching—Our Most Important Calling

    William D. Oswald October 2008 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    “But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God.”

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  14. Developing Inner Strength

    Mary Ellen W. Smoot April 2002 Saturday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    I am here today to witness to you that such women are all around the world in the Relief Societies of the Church.

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  15. The Law of the Fast

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 2001 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    The powerful combination of fasting and prayer is exemplified by the four sons of Mosiah.

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  16. We Are Instruments in the Hands of God

    Mary Ellen Smoot October 2000 General Relief Society Meeting

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    Number 2.

    Alludes to High confidence

  17. Valued Companions

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1997 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (2)

    Companionships also constitute the basic organization in the 318 missions of the Church.

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  18. Conversion and Commitment

    W. Mack Lawrence April 1996 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    That same spirit of revelation—the spirit of conversion, if you will—is available to each of us as we diligently seek for it through fasting, prayer, obedience, and searching the scriptures (see Alma 17:2–3).

    Alludes to High confidence

  19. “Remember Also the Promises”

    Jay E. Jensen October 1992 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    Power to teach convincingly.

    Alludes to High confidence

  20. Missionary Work in the Philippines

    Augusto A. Lim October 1992 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    Like the sons of Mosiah, “they had searched the scriptures diligently, that they might know the word of God” (Alma 17:2).

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  21. Hour of Conversion

    Robert K. Dellenbach October 1990 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    Alma, upon meeting the four sons of Mosiah, who had been on a fourteen-year mission, rejoiced at their knowledge of the truth.

    Alludes to High confidence

  22. The Value of a Testimony

    Helvécio Martins October 1990 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    “But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting” (Alma 17:2–3).

    Alludes to High confidence

  23. Adversity and the Divine Purpose of Mortality

    Ronald E. Poelman April 1989 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    “They had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation.” (Alma 17:2–3.) Through their positive response to adversity, they grew spiritually.

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  24. A Provident Plan—A Precious Promise

    Thomas S. Monson April 1986 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    “But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God.” (Alma 17:2–3.)

    Alludes to High confidence

  25. The Greatest News of All Times Is That Jesus Lives

    Jacob de Jager April 1986 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    Furthermore, I want you to know that this is an assignment in which I “rejoice exceedingly,” as Alma the Younger in the Book of Mormon would say.

    Alludes to High confidence

  26. Maintaining Spirituality

    Marion G. Romney October 1979 Saturday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    “But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God” (Alma 17:2–3).

    Alludes to High confidence

  27. You, Too, Must Know

    Marion D. Hanks October 1975 Friday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    “But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God.” (Alma 17:2–3.)

    Alludes to High confidence

  28. Upon Judea’s Plains

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1973 Friday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 17:2)

    I suppose these two commissions—on the one hand to teach the doctrines of the gospel, and on the other hand to testify by personal knowledge that we know that the things that we are proclaiming are true—I suppose these are perfectly illustrated in the ministry of the sons of Mosiah.

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