The Greatest Sermons in the Bible

Here are some of the greatest sermons in the Bible. These are a great source of inspiration during good times and encouragement during hard times. If you are looking for an idea for a sermon or a style of a sermon, it would be hard to do better than any of these.

1. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) – Delivered by Jesus, this sermon includes the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, and many key teachings of Christianity.
2. The Song of Moses (Deuteronomy 32) – A song that Moses spoke to the entire assembly of Israel, recounting their history and God’s laws, just before his death.
3. Solomon’s Dedication of the Temple (1 Kings 8) – King Solomon’s prayer and speech during the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem, where he asks for God’s blessing.
4. Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost (Acts 2) – Peter’s powerful message to the crowd in Jerusalem after the Holy Spirit descended during the festival of Pentecost, leading to the conversion of about 3,000 people.
5. Stephen’s Speech before His Martyrdom (Acts 7) – Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin, recounting the history of Israel and accusing the Jewish leaders of betraying and murdering Jesus.
6. Paul’s Sermon at Athens (Acts 17:22-31) – Paul’s sermon at the Areopagus in Athens, where he speaks about “the unknown god” and introduces the Athenians to the Christian God.
7. Elijah’s Challenge on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:20-40) – Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal, where he challenges them to call on their gods while he calls on the Lord.
8. Sermon of Ezekiel to the Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14) – A prophetic vision and sermon given to Ezekiel, symbolizing the restoration of Israel.
9. Jonah’s Proclamation to Nineveh (Jonah 3) – Jonah’s reluctant sermon to the city of Nineveh, warning them of God’s impending judgment, which leads to the city’s repentance.
10. Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesian Elders (Acts 20:17-38) – Paul’s emotional farewell speech to the elders of the Ephesian church, where he reflects on his ministry and warns them about future challenges.
11. Jesus’ Farewell Discourse (John 14-17) – A series of teachings and prayers Jesus gives to his disciples during the Last Supper, before his crucifixion.
12. Sermon of the Mount of Olives (Matthew 24-25) – Jesus’ teachings on the end times and the coming of the Kingdom of God, given on the Mount of Olives.
13. Ezra’s Public Reading of the Law (Nehemiah 8): After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem, Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform and read from the Book of the Law of Moses from daybreak till noon in the presence of men, women, and all who could understand. This reading led to a great revival among the people. They listened attentively, wept, and rejoiced as they understood the words of the Law.
14. The Dedication of the Wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 12:27-43): This event included processions, thanksgiving, and great rejoicing as the Israelites celebrated the completion of the wall. The Levites were sought out from where they lived and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres.

I have linked to the New Living Translation because it is the most modern sounding translation that will be approachable by most people.

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