Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lesson
• speech
• homily
• lecture
• talk
• sermonette
• exhortation
• address
• preachment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sermon

People of faith often embraced his work, and preachers sometimes cited it in sermons. — Courier Journal Staff, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026

The board brought in Pam Muise, a pastor who knew Miller as a child, to help preach some sermons. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

His Atlanta sermon comes as political campaigns and outside organizations ramp up voter outreach ahead of elections this fall. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

The ad splices together quotes from two sermons Hamilton delivered in 2020 about climate change and the mass Black Lives Matter protests after George Floyd's death. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026