Synonyms of sermons

sermons

noun

plural of sermon

as in lessons

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

• lessons
• speeches
• homilies
• lectures
• talks
• sermonettes
• exhortations
• addresses
• preachments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sermons

She was schooled in The African Methodist Pocket Hymn Book and the word-power of sermons. — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Not like brushing shoulders with Lil Baby and Lil Yachty is a musical death sentence (Veeze is still tearing it up), but for a rapper who specialized in free-flowing street sermons, that slight touch of formalism and structure depletes the vibe. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026

Of the manuscript's six sermons, two were previously unknown. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Campaign signs are plastered across the district, town halls have been hosted, endorsements bestowed, Sunday sermons preached. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

In-flight evangelists have preached sermons and busted out guitars in recent years. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 23 July 2026

After sermons and scripture reading, family and friends clad in colorful clothing danced down the aisle. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Here, the minister wore rainbow stoles and used they/them pronouns, and their sermons tried to answer big philosophical questions. — Jessica Contrera, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Jesus taught his followers by his remarkable example, including innumerable healings, as well as through his sermons and parables. — Eric Bashor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026