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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 sermons
Friday prayer leaders often deliver sermons aligned with government messaging.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
The sheikh had studied religious law at Damascus University and earned a master’s degree in Lebanon; the Tunisian had not completed a day’s worth of religious study in his life, relying instead on YouTube videos and stray sermons.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Reh delivers sermons in both English and Karenni, helping to make religious services more accessible.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The Methodist pastor has gained a large online following, sharing clips of sermons that sometimes touch on politics.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The story of Jesus Christ has inspired countless adaptations for stages, pages, sermons and screens big and small.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
But Jackson often visited Central Florida, giving stem-winding sermons in Eatonville or Parramore focused on threats to voting rights and the dangers of gun violence.
—The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
After the pandemic hit and the church began to stream its services, prayers and sermons, Guthrie started to watch.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
The sheikh had studied religious law at Damascus University and earned a master’s degree in Lebanon; the Tunisian had not completed a day’s worth of religious study in his life, relying instead on YouTube videos and stray sermons.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Reh delivers sermons in both English and Karenni, helping to make religious services more accessible.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The Methodist pastor has gained a large online following, sharing clips of sermons that sometimes touch on politics.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The story of Jesus Christ has inspired countless adaptations for stages, pages, sermons and screens big and small.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
But Jackson often visited Central Florida, giving stem-winding sermons in Eatonville or Parramore focused on threats to voting rights and the dangers of gun violence.
—The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
After the pandemic hit and the church began to stream its services, prayers and sermons, Guthrie started to watch.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sermons
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But the lessons from the generalized version of special relativity — general relativity — which includes gravitation, goes well beyond our Solar System.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
12 Mar. 2026
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Explore the miniature world of six-legged creatures and witness these tiny bugs teach big lessons about life.—
Mary Caldwell,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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In a series of speeches, the late reverend’s children, civil rights leaders and two presidents of African nations said the best way to honor Jackson’s legacy is to continue his advocacy for universal human rights and economic justice.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to generate more revenue — and the wide differences that exist over how to fund the growth — received less attention at the White House meeting full of big-picture speeches about the perils facing college sports.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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No lectures, no homilies, no empty words.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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In his fiery homilies, the Monsignor seems to target one new congregation member per week, pushing for the victory of a walkout.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Back in January, Bloomberg reported on talks between Alphabet and Stonepeak to create a joint venture that would include Astound.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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The company is in talks to raise new funding at a valuation of more than $60 billion, the Information has reported.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Sermons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermons. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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