Robert D. Hales

Talks by year

Callings when speaking

• Quorum of the Twelve 46
• Seventy 6
• Presiding Bishopric 6

As given in the bylines: Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Presiding Bishop · Of the First Quorum of the Seventy · Assistant to the Council of the Twelve

Every talk

1. Apr 1975A Question of Free AgencyAssistant to the Council of the Twelve · Saturday Morning Session1,285 w1 ref
2. Oct 1975We Can’t Do It AloneAssistant to the Council of the Twelve · Sunday Morning Session2,440 w3 refs
3. Oct 1976The Lord Offers Everyone a Way Back from SinOf the First Quorum of the Seventy · Friday Afternoon Session1,851 w3 refs
4. Apr 1979“What Think Ye of Christ?” “Whom Say Ye That I Am?”Of the First Quorum of the Seventy · Sunday Afternoon Session1,698 w39 refs
5. Oct 1981Examples from the Life of a ProphetOf the First Quorum of the Seventy · Saturday Afternoon Session2,014 w5 refs
6. Oct 1983Your Sorrow Shall Be Turned to JoyOf the First Quorum of the Seventy · Sunday Afternoon Session2,140 w15 refs
7. Apr 1985The Mantle of a BishopFirst Quorum of the Seventy · Saturday Afternoon Session1,681 w5 refs
8. Oct 1985Lessons from the Atonement That Help Us to Endure to the EndFirst Quorum of the Seventy · Saturday Afternoon Session2,684 w20 refs
9. Apr 1986Welfare Principles to Guide Our Lives: An Eternal Plan for the Welfare of Men’s SoulsPresiding Bishop · Saturday Afternoon Session2,100 w14 refs
10. Apr 1987“Some Have Compassion, Making a Difference”Presiding Bishop · Sunday Afternoon Session2,075 w11 refs
11. Oct 1988Making Righteous Choices at the Crossroads of LifePresiding Bishop · Saturday Morning Session2,157 w8 refs
12. Apr 1990The Aaronic Priesthood: Return with HonorPresiding Bishop · General Priesthood Meeting2,630 w9 refs
13. Apr 1992Gratitude for the Goodness of GodPresiding Bishop · Sunday Morning Session2,127 w19 refs
14. Oct 1993How Will Our Children Remember Us?Presiding Bishop · Saturday Morning Session2,105 w8 refs
15. Apr 1994The Unique Message of Jesus ChristOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Afternoon Session1,522 w27 refs
16. Oct 1994The Importance of Receiving a Personal TestimonyOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session2,552 w6 refs
17. Apr 1995Hear the Prophet’s Voice and ObeyOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Morning Session2,345 w13 refs
18. Oct 1995Blessings of the PriesthoodOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session2,628 w17 refs
19. Apr 1996“If Thou Wilt Enter into Life, Keep the Commandments”Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Priesthood Session2,469 w10 refs
20. Oct 1996The Eternal FamilyOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Morning Session2,699 w16 refs
21. Apr 1997“When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren”Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Afternoon Session2,600 w20 refs
22. Oct 1997In Remembrance of JesusOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session2,515 w22 refs
23. Apr 1998“Behold, We Count Them Happy Which Endure”Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Afternoon Session2,510 w16 refs
24. Oct 1998Healing Soul and BodyOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Morning Session2,515 w25 refs
25. Apr 1999Strengthening Families: Our Sacred DutyOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session2,569 w12 refs
26. Oct 2000The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the KingdomOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Morning Session2,613 w22 refs
27. Apr 2001Couple Missionaries: A Time to ServeOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session2,265 w9 refs
28. Oct 2001Fulfilling Our Duty to GodOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Priesthood Session2,457 w16 refs
29. Apr 2002Out of Darkness into His Marvelous LightOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Morning Session2,195 w32 refs
30. Oct 2002Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal BlessingsOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session2,498 w10 refs
31. Apr 2003Faith through Tribulation Brings Peace and JoyOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Morning Session2,260 w21 refs
32. Oct 2003Receiving a Testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus ChristOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session2,353 w30 refs
33. Apr 2004With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope for FamiliesOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Afternoon Session2,467 w23 refs
34. Oct 2004Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus ChristOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Morning Session2,359 w34 refs
35. Apr 2005Couple Missionaries: Blessings from Sacrifice and ServiceOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session2,268 w15 refs
36. Oct 2005Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming: “My Hand Shall Be over Thee”Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Afternoon Session2,369 w10 refs
37. Apr 2006To Act for Ourselves: The Gift and Blessings of AgencyOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Morning Session2,390 w26 refs
38. Oct 2006Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our SalvationOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session2,146 w25 refs
39. Apr 2007To the Aaronic Priesthood: Preparing for the Decade of DecisionOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Priesthood Session2,120 w8 refs
40. Oct 2007Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the ProphetsOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Afternoon Session2,028 w39 refs
41. Apr 2008Gaining a Testimony of God the Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy GhostOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session1,786 w21 refs
42. Oct 2008Christian Courage: The Price of DiscipleshipOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Morning Session2,104 w20 refs
43. Apr 2009Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and SpirituallyOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Morning Session2,073 w11 refs
44. Oct 2009Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus ChristOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session1,941 w29 refs
45. Apr 2010Our Duty to God: The Mission of Parents and Leaders to the Rising GenerationOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Afternoon Session1,930 w5 refs
46. Oct 2010Agency: Essential to the Plan of LifeOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session2,053 w30 refs
47. Oct 2011Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be DoneOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Morning Session1,734 w52 refs
48. Apr 2012Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in ServiceOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session1,528 w19 refs
49. Oct 2012Being a More Christian ChristianOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Afternoon Session1,610 w15 refs
50. Apr 2013Stand Strong in Holy PlacesOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Priesthood Session1,744 w29 refs
51. Oct 2013General Conference: Strengthening Faith and TestimonyOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Morning Session1,792 w12 refs
52. Apr 2014“If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments”Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session1,579 w25 refs
53. Oct 2014Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus ChristOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Morning Session1,590 w34 refs
54. Apr 2015Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious FreedomOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Afternoon Session1,591 w21 refs
55. Oct 2015Meeting the Challenges of Today’s WorldOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session1,710 w17 refs
56. Apr 2016The Holy GhostOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Sunday Afternoon Session1,589 w26 refs
57. Oct 2016“Come, Follow Me” by Practicing Christian Love and ServiceOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Morning Session1,507 w23 refs
58. Apr 2017Becoming a Disciple of Our Lord Jesus ChristOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles · Saturday Afternoon Session1,303 w30 refs