Church History on DVD

178th Semiannual General Conference
Of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
October 2008

3 discs

A Temple Dressed in White
St.George

1 disc

Dennis Lyman

In 1861, Brigham Young sent 309 families to settle the St. George area. Intense heat, drought, flooding from the Virgin River and disease tested their determination and faith. \"A Temple Dressed In White\" tells the story of St. George from the call of Jacob Hamblin to...

America's Choir: The Story of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

1 disc

Dubbed "America's Choir" by President Ronal Reagan, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir celebrates 75 years of continuous weekly radio broadcasts in July 2004, the longest such run in broadcast history. BR> Evolving from its humble beginnings in the barren Salt Lake Valley in 1847 as a choir singing to...

Starring: Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Director: Lee Groberg

American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith (Narrated by Gregory Peck) (1999)

1 disc

Joseph Smith, founder and first prophet of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is featured in American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith, which profiles the life and times of the religious figure. Brought to video by PBS, this documentary speaks to the masses about the god-fearing...

Ancestors: The Research Process

1 disc

Discovering your family history can be an exciting journey, but it helps to have an excellent roadmap to lead you along the way. Ancestors is designed to be your guide as you master the skills necessary to search historical records and discover your roots. Twenty-six video segments, available...

Another Testament
Reflections of Christ
Mark Mabry
A Cameron Trejo Film

1 disc

What the world needs now more than ever is 3 Nephi.

Filmed at the Copan Ruins in Honduras, filmmaker Cameron Trejo creates a Book of Mormon documentary featuring the sacred events of Jesus Christ’s visit to ancient America as found in 3 Nephi. This one-hour documentary features...

Director: Cameron Trejo

Between Heaven and Earth

1 disc

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is building temples across the world. These buildings allow Church members to worship God in His holy house, to prepare for the great blessings of eternal life, and to create eternal families, both for themselves and for their ancestors.

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Biography: Brigham Young, Architect of Faith

1 disc

The Biography Channel reviews the life and history of Brigham Young, well known Pioneer and early leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He lived a strong and inspiring life. Called of God to lead his people into a new and far away place, Brigham Young obeyed and worked with...

Biography: The Osmonds, Pure & Simple (1999)

1 disc

Profile of the singing brothers who burst upon the pop scene in the seventies on the "Andy Williams Show", and went on to sell more than 80 million records and break countless hearts. Includes interviews with Alan, Donny, George, Jay, Jimmy, Merrill, Olive, Wayne, and Marie Osmond.

Children of Joseph
The Unknown Story

1 disc

Discover the unknown history behind the descendants of Joseph and Emma Smith. Though several of their children died in their early years, Joseph and Emma’s line continued through their five surviving children, to the living generations in the world today. Join scholars and modern-day...

Discovering Emma

1 disc

T.C. Christensen (director of Treasure in Heaven and Only a Stonecutter) says Discovering Emma “answers many questions Latter-day Saints have of Emma Smith.”

To this day, Emma Hale Smith remains a revered yet enigmatic figure in Church history. As the first president of the...

Discovering Lehi\'s Trail
A Six Part Series

2 discs

A DVD collection of 6 documentary films on 2 discs covering Lehi’s 8 year journey through Arabia. See the most important Book of Mormon discoveries of the past century including the Valley of Lemuel, Shazer, the Most Fertile Parts, Wadi Nahom, and the Land Bountiful in Oman and the very harbor...

Doctrine and Covenants and Church History DVD Presentations
For Youth and Adult Sunday School Gospel Doctrine Classes

1 disc

Doctrine and Covenants and Church History DVD Presentations: For Youth and Adult Sunday School Gospel Doctrine Classes contains 27 short videos related to Church History and teachings found in the Doctrine and Covenants. It can be used to supplement gospel doctrine classes, family home...

Emma Smith: My Story (2008)

1 disc

The epic motion picture on DVD about the wife of Joseph Smith. Emma, by the side of the founder of a new faith, was an elect lady of undeniable courage. An account of her life up to the death of her husband Joseph Smith.

Faith In Their Footsteps
The First Apostles In Great Britain

1 disc

Filmed entirely on location in the British Isles, Faith In Their Footsteps: The First Apostles in Great Britain is the inspiring story of the arrival of the first Latter-day Saint missionaries in the British Isles in July 1837.

In just nine months, a small band of missionaries...

George Potter
Into the Desert

1 disc

George Potter
Into the Desert

Featuring

The Jaredites
For the first time, there is an evidence-based model for where the Jaredites built their ships and sailed to the Land of Promise. Yes, there is collaborating Biblical and historical evidence...

History at Temple Hill
Manti

1 disc

Dennis Lyman

Mormons and Utes first met here when Manti was settled in 1849. Their subsequent encounters were not always as friendly. For example, the Sanpete settlers fled from the resistance of Indians under Wakara and Black Hawk. Scandinavians, especially Danes, settled in Manti in...

J. Golden
The Life & Times of the Funniest General Authority Ever!

1 disc

J. Golden Kimball…the very name conjures up salty anecdotes and humorous stories. His straight talk and colorful language have led some to call him the Mormon Mark Twain or Will Rogers. Drawing heavily from the diaries, letters, and speeches of J. Golden Kimball, James Arrington has created a...

Starring: Dalin Christiansen

Director: James Arrington

Joseph Smith Commemorative Program
On the 200th Anniversary of His Birth
Friday, December 23rd, 2005

1 disc

On December 23, 2005, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, together with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, presented a program commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Joseph Smith. The program originated from the Conference...

Joseph: Exploring the Life and Ministry of the Prophet (2005)

2 discs

Explore the life and mission of Joseph Smith in this six-episode DVD. Thirty-three respected scholars — including Richard E Turley Jr., Andrew C. Skinner, Larry C. Porter, Milton V. Backman and Robert J. Matthews — examine a variety of topics about the Prophet: * Spiritual prophecies...

Kirtland: The Spirit of God

1 disc

During the seven-year period of persecution and poverty, the Church builds its first temple, while many great leaders join the Church. A mob drags Joseph from his home and covers him with hot tar and feathers. These events lead to the organization of the Kirtland Safety Society, Zion's Camp, and...

Legacy

1 disc

This video recording of the motion picture Legacy portrays the joys, sacrifices, hopes, and trials of early Latter-day Saints and describes the legacy of faith of early Church members.

Languages
English (audio, subtitles), French (audio), German (audio), Japanese (audio),...

Love Letters
of Joseph and Emma

1 disc

Enlightening and heartwarming, Love Letters of Joseph and Emma explores Joseph and Emma Smith’s close and loving partnership through the lens of their personal correspondence to each other. Paired with stunning illustrations by renowned artist Liz Lemon Swindle, this engaging history...

Messiah Behold the Lamb of God

2 discs

Who is Christ? Is He man or Son of god? Social revolutionary or the Savior? This groundbreaking documentary series travels deep into the heart of the Holy Land to answer the question that religious leaders, scholars, and all mankind have been asking for centuries - Who is Jesus Christ?...

Missouri: Zion Revealed

1 disc

In 1831 the Saints arrived in Missouri full of hope for peace and a desire to establish Zion. Contentions from within, and mob persecutions from without conspired against them until they finally left the state in 1839. During these years of trial, the Church grew, faith increased, and important...

Mormon Temples of America

2 discs

A 2-Disc Video Journey on DVD to all 61 USA LDS temples (Running time 2 hrs 36 Minutes) Featuring 59 songs by Janice Kapp Perry, Steven Kapp Perry and Lynne Perry Christofferson

A Video Journey to the lands of LDS Temples. If you're like me, when a Holy Temple first comes into view, it...

On Sacred Ground
Reflections of Joseph Smith
Volumes 5 & 6

2 discs

Part 5: Zion and a New Jerusalem
Part 6: Nauvoo, the Beautiful

Drawn by Joseph's vision to the exact center ofthecontinent in Missouri, the saints were taught it was the location of theirprimal parents, a veritable Eden. These teaching included covenant-renewal with Christ-the...

Starring: Truman G. Madsen

On Sacred Ground
Reflections on Joseph Smith
Parts 1 & 2

2 discs

Years ago Truman Madsen's lecture series on the Prophet Joseph Smith was first made available to the public. The audio series has led thousands to a deeper spiritual understanding of the Prophet. Now comes the distillation of a lifetime of study and reflection on the life and teachings of the...

On Sacred Ground
Reflections on Joseph Smith
Volumes 3 & 4

2 discs

A power-filled continuation of the feasting with Bro Truman G Madsen as your personal guide into the life and locations of the Prophet Joseph Smith. This DVD will stretch your understanding of maturing young Joseph and the visions Bro Madsen reverently considers... The segment covering D&C 76...

Starring: Truman G. Madsen

On Sacred Ground
Reflections on Joseph Smith
Volumes 7 & 8

2 discs

Part 7: The Nauvoo Temple and the Last Charge
Part 8: Sealing Testimony In Nauvoo

Joseph taught that in and through the temple would come Christ's "new and everlasting covenant" with His transforming power. Now "all that the Father hath" could be made available to the entire human...

Starring: Truman G. Madsen