Go home a better person
President Gordon B. Hinckley of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints concluded the conference by urging members to be better individuals.
Almost is not enough
Elder Bruce C. Hafen explained that all people need the help of the Savior's Atonement, combined with personal effort, to receive the promised blessings of the Plan of Salvation.
Living wisely in a world of sin
Elder Richard G Scott addressed the importance of living well amid increasing evil and making the choice to follow the Lord's commandments.
Standing spotless before the Lord
Elder Clate W. Mask Jr. spoke about how all can overcome sin and stand clean before Heavenly Father at the last day.
The power of Christ's atonement
Elder M. Russell Ballard spoke to the saints about the atonement and the joys it can bring to those who are faithful.
Directing children's paths
Elder Robert D. Hales counseled parents and families what they need to do to raise a righteous family and how to deal with loved ones who wander down darker paths.
Women of a "Mother Heart"
Sister Julie B. Beck, first counselor in the Young Women general presidency, addressed women about motherhood. Quoting Proverbs, she said women could receive a "mother heart" by living virtuous lives through the principles of the gospel.
Spiritual immunizations for life
President Boyd K. Packer encouraged mothers and fathers to put their homes in order to protect against the declining morals and values in the world.
A light in perilous times
President Gordon B. Hinckley talked about the importance of staying true to the faith as we go through the perilous times of the last dispensation.
Relying on the Plan of Salvation
Elder Henry B. Eyring encouraged faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to turn to the great plan of salvation as they face adversities and trials in life.
The importance of a father's role
Elder L. Tom Perry addressed the increasing importance of fathers in the home as Satan's influence becomes more apparent in today's world.
Receiving the inspirations of God
President James E. Faust encouraged church members to listen to the messages of the Lord.
He said messages come through the still small voice, the scriptures and personal revelation.
'How great the wisdom and the love'
Elder David B. Haight admonished Latter-day Saints to ponder the words to the hymn "How Great the Wisdom and the Love," penned by Eliza R. Snow.
Preparing for the second coming
Elder Oaks urged each member to be prepared for the second coming because the signs of the second coming "are all around us and they seem to increase in nature."
Achieving true conversion
Elder D. Todd Christofferson explained to Latter-day Saints that true conversion comes through discarding pride, sincere study, prayer and service to others.
Finishing our own stories: Keep walking
Using examples from the lives of historical and modern-day pioneers, Sister Gayle M. Clegg said they left a legacy of commitment for members to finish the work they started.
Church members can influence others for good
In his Saturday morning message, President Thomas S. Monson, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, counseled church members to remember that their personal influence can affect people throughout the world.
Strengthen your personal roots
Latter-day Saints will enjoy blessings of spiritual peace if they constantly search for opportunities to strengthen their personal roots -- both spiritual and physical, Elder Russell M. Nelson said at Saturday afternoon's General Conference session.
Once boarded, stay in the good ship Zion
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland admonished Latter-day Saints to endure in the Church once they've been baptized. He likened Zion to a ship. "We shall sail with her wherever she goes until she comes into that millenial port," he said.
Gaining a testimony of Jesus Christ
Elder Keith McMullin asserted that obtaining a testimony of Jesus Christ can be accomplished by having a desire to learn, studying, living righteously and praying.
'Feast on the words of Christ'
Elder W. Rolfe Kerr encouraged listeners to feast upon the words of Christ through ancient scripture and modern revelation, and promised that those who do will receive a spiritual land of promise.
Apply gospel principles in the home
Elder Francisco J. Vinas issued a call to return to basic gospel principles, such as faith, compassion, love, forgiveness and complimentary attitudes in the home.
Our temporal and spiritual debts
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin concluded Saturday afternoon's General Conference session by giving five key steps to obtaining heavenly and earthly financial freedom.
Priesthood session focuses on agency, gratitude
Church leaders encouraged listeners to be courageous when making choices, to submit their wills to God and to embrace the church's humanitarian program during the Priesthood Session Saturday night, April 3, 2004.
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