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
Gomez’s predecessor, Cardinal Roger Mahony, long drew national attention for attacking anti-immigrant legislation during his sermons and marching alongside immigrant rights protesters, a cross to bear that Gomez never warmed up to.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
More than 800 of the pastor’s sermons are available on the church’s website.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
On a Sunday during the trial, William Jennings Bryan preached a fire-and-brimstone sermon to an enormous crowd on the courthouse lawn.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Evangelist Justin Zhong with the church has since done a sermon discussing the recent coverage and attention the church has gotten.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 13 July 2025
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
More than 800 of the pastor’s sermons are available on the church’s website.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
On a Sunday during the trial, William Jennings Bryan preached a fire-and-brimstone sermon to an enormous crowd on the courthouse lawn.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Evangelist Justin Zhong with the church has since done a sermon discussing the recent coverage and attention the church has gotten.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sermon
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Topical to a fault, Star Line bursts with themes – Chance’s affinity for Black people and his ‘Raq hometown, the loneliness of being a bachelor, his love for his two daughters, getting life lessons from his father, and much else.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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The lessons from this moment in Kendra Scott’s story are relevant to any company considering growth: Refine your vision before taking on capital.—
Andrea Hill,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Trump focused his speech on Washington, D.C., claiming its murder rate was higher than those of Bogotá, Colombia, and Mexico City, among other cities in the world.—
Jesus Mesa
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The day kicks off, interestingly, with a talk on the value of academic speech from alum Christopher L. Eisgruber, president of Princeton University.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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The late pope had called on the church to be a sort of field hospital, Bishop Michael T. Martin noted during a homily.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Mass was in Latin, but the homilies were in their own languages, delivered by pastors who shared their heritage.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Stamets, always a crowd favorite, will also offer a keynote lecture on how psilocybin mushrooms can save the world.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermon. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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