as in lesson
a public speech usually by a member of the clergy for the purpose of giving moral guidance or uplift
a sermon whose message was that we should love our neighbors as much as we love ourselves
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Recent Examples of sermon
Catholic sermons were probably considerably shorter.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The best way to describe this set was the feeling of being in church with an inspiring sermon that connects you to a higher power.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Entire chapters of the gospels are devoted to Jesus’s sermons, parables, and private conversations with His disciples.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 20 Apr. 2025
According to Taylor Swift sermon is at 11 a.m. to noon, Sunday, April 27, inside the sanctuary at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 DeSoto Blvd., and will stream online at gablesucc.org/live.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The best way to describe this set was the feeling of being in church with an inspiring sermon that connects you to a higher power.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Entire chapters of the gospels are devoted to Jesus’s sermons, parables, and private conversations with His disciples.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 20 Apr. 2025
According to Taylor Swift sermon is at 11 a.m. to noon, Sunday, April 27, inside the sanctuary at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 DeSoto Blvd., and will stream online at gablesucc.org/live.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sermon
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Since then, Buffett applied the lessons learned from his first investment, his bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Nebraska and the teachings of value-investing guru Benjamin Graham to create an empire.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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These are four of our favorite Popovich leadership lessons: Notice — and reward — the little things DerMarr Johnson played in just five games for the Spurs during the 2007-08 season.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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After Michelle Wolf's controversial monologue in 2018 received mixed reviews from critics, the WHCA chose historian Ron Chernow to present a speech the following year.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Blake Lively pays tribute to her mother, who survived an attack on her life before Lively was born, in a speech at the Time100 Gala in New York.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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The dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re, delivered the homily in front of mourners in St. Peter's Square.—
Sean Keane,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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In keeping with tradition, the Mass will include a homily and communion and end with a final commendation and farewell.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Instead of lectures on empathy, managers get to practice it in real time.—
Lisa Bodell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Keep in Mind Johnson hosts art openings, lectures, and other special events, so check social media for updates.—
Rachel Monroe,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermon. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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