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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Preachers delivered sermons paying tribute to the fallen leader, which were then reprinted as pamphlets.
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Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
People would instead gather in churches to hear sermons focused on the holiday’s importance or host intimate house parties where community mobilization and progress were key topics of discussion.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Fraser delivers a brimstone sermon worthy of a Baptist preacher at a tent revival, raging at plutocrats who ravage those with less (or nothing at all).
—Book Marks
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
What began as a speech reflecting upon a 50-year career in sports journalism quickly became a scorching sermon about the state of sports media and the threats to the free press coming from President Donald Trump.
—Andrew Kirell, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
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Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
People would instead gather in churches to hear sermons focused on the holiday’s importance or host intimate house parties where community mobilization and progress were key topics of discussion.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Fraser delivers a brimstone sermon worthy of a Baptist preacher at a tent revival, raging at plutocrats who ravage those with less (or nothing at all).
—Book Marks
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
What began as a speech reflecting upon a 50-year career in sports journalism quickly became a scorching sermon about the state of sports media and the threats to the free press coming from President Donald Trump.
—Andrew Kirell, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sermon
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sermon. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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