Thesaurus results for SERMON

sermon

noun

ˈsər-mən

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 Among other things, the team brainstormed ways to add comedic zest to a best man’s speech, a fan letter, a sermon and an apology. —

Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 May 2026 Even when the Lord’s name was left out, Stanley speeches sounded like sermons. —

Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 Late in his life, Dollison delivered sermons for Church of Christ congregations in Rector, Greenway and Jonesboro, as well as in the Missouri communities of Leachville and Campbell. —

Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2026 In the final scene, Sam walks into the cult’s church, now giving the sermon as their leader. —

Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sermon

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Just a wonderful man that teaches you lessons, teaches you camaraderie, unity, doing things as a unit, that no one’s different.

— Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Just a wonderful man that teaches you lessons, teaches you camaraderie, unity, doing things as a unit, no one’s different.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 May 2026