(Remarks delivered on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 in the Marshall Branch Sacrament meeting) So as the account is told in scripture, the end was soon and the Hero of this story actually already knew how it was to happen. But even a complete and perfect understanding of what was about to happen, wasn’t enough. …
Category Archives: Discourse
Christ and Christmas
A disclaimer: I am aware that this season can be anything but a time of joy. For a multitude of reasons, mostly related to family dynamics or the lack there of, there is pain where it seems there ought not to be. I pray that the Spirit of the Lord can convey in my remarks …
Some Thoughts on Baptism
(See also Baptism and John the Baptist) I am grateful for the invitation to speak this evening on a few core doctrines of our our faith. You hardly know me, and I hardly know you. But we can both make some general assumptions because we are both together in the same space on this specific …
How to Not Interfere in the Lord’s Work
Or in other words, how to properly participate in the work of the Lord. I feel to speak to the topic of participating with the Lord to do His own work. The thought impresses me that in order to participate with the Lord in His Work, we have to know who he is. What is …
What is Man?
Outline Identity Crisis Nothingness or Everything? Our True Identity Quote from Pres. Packer The Plan that Gives Our Identity Meaning The Fall Diabolic Oposition The Atonement of Christ, Redemption and Repentance Agency: Agency strengthens our Identity Kindergarden Decisions Covenant Commitment Strengthens our Ability to Choose Right Quote from Elder Gong Real Intent and Prayer – …
Exaltation and the Family
We do because of what we believe. But we know because of what we have done. If we say that we believe, but we do not act, then we do not really believe the thing of which we claim to believe. If we do not act based on belief, then we either do not act …
Baptism and John the Baptist
I’ve been asked to speak this morning on baptism. I’ve attempted to seek the influence and inspiration of heaven on this topic in preparation of for these remarks. I would invite you each to offer a silent prayer in your hearts that the Holy Ghost might instruct us further while we are here together. 600 …
Apostasy and Restoration
Outline: Establish the symbolism of Light. Christ is the Light God said, let there be light. Acquiring light is the purpose of our existence. (This is the personal application). It is hard to understand why there would be a need for a Restoration without understanding prophets and dispensations, and the effects of Apostasy. The Story …
The Savior Jesus Christ, The Book of Mormon, and the Power of and to Become Obedient
However, seen in its proper place as the door way of discipleship to the gospel of Jesus Christ, obedience becomes the empowering principle that is also found accompanied by faith and character. The gospel of Jesus Christ can only be experienced through obedience. Not only is obedience the doorway Elder Scott shares four principles that …