1
: a religious discourse delivered in public usually by a member of the clergy as a part of a worship service
2
: a speech on conduct or duty
Examples of sermon in a Sentence
He preached a sermon on the importance of kindness.
Dad gave me a sermon yesterday about doing my homework.
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Other Republicans joined the attack, with one congressman calling for her deportation (she was born in New Jersey) and 21 others cosponsoring a resolution condemning the sermon.
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Joe Guillen, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Grim Tale The pastor, who had known the bride since elementary school, began his sermon with a sentimental note about the church bells ringing before the service.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
During her Tuesday sermon, Budde addressed Trump directly, warning his return to power has frightened children in the LGBT community.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
Budde’s sermon may have been the only critical words Donald Trump heard during his first full day in office.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
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Joe Guillen, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Grim Tale The pastor, who had known the bride since elementary school, began his sermon with a sentimental note about the church bells ringing before the service.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
During her Tuesday sermon, Budde addressed Trump directly, warning his return to power has frightened children in the LGBT community.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
Budde’s sermon may have been the only critical words Donald Trump heard during his first full day in office.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sermon. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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sermon
noun
ser·mon
ˈsər-mən 
1
: a public speech usually by a priest, minister, or rabbi for the purpose of giving religious instruction
2
: a speech on conduct or duty
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