Definition of sermon
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
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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.
Recent Examples of sermon from the Web
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The imam delivered his sermon in Arabic, sprinkled with Italian and French phrases.
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The imam delivered his sermon in Arabic, sprinkled with Italian and French phrases.
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — The troubles began over sermons.
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Mixing Politics and Prayer The Courant reached out to nearly a dozen members of the congregation identified as having conservative political philosophies, individuals who publicly expressed dismay or frustration at Laney's sermons and prayers.
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Even the bass solos sung by Frank Mitchell benefited from sounding less like a histrionic sermon and more like a heart-to-heart message.
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When a supplier blows a deadline, offer your assistance instead of a berating sermon.
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The church used to welcome and individually recognize each visitor between hymns and the sermon.
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FILE - This file image made from video posted on a militant website Saturday, July 5, 2014, purports to show the leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, delivering a sermon at a mosque in Iraq during his first public appearance.
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Origin and Etymology of sermon
Middle English, from Anglo-French sermun, from Medieval Latin sermon-, sermo, from Latin, speech, conversation, from serere to link together — more at series
SERMON Defined for English Language Learners
sermon
playDefinition of sermon for English Language Learners
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: a speech about a moral or religious subject that is usually given by a religious leader
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: a serious talk about how someone should behave
SERMON Defined for Kids
sermon
playDefinition of sermon for Students
1 : a speech usually by a priest, minister, or rabbi for the purpose of giving religious instruction
2 : a serious talk to a person about his or her conduct
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