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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
This was evident in the themes of his sermons.
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Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Friday prayer leaders often deliver sermons aligned with government messaging.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 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
Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Friday prayer leaders often deliver sermons aligned with government messaging.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 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
Noun
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The lessons are the important component of this breakup, and both parties attempt to find happiness elsewhere.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The lessons that endure are about constraint and invention, messiness and coordination, contradiction and persistence—about intervening directly and fearlessly in material reality.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Over four hours, the protest will feature speeches from political candidates, multiple community arts projects, music, a 520-foot banner and a dance party on the south, west and east sides of the Statehouse.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the East Bay suburbs, hundreds gathered in the parking lot at the Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord to hear speeches by members of Indivisible ReSisters Contra Costa and other groups.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
28 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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Since contract talks began in November 2024, Wells Fargo said, its has spent more than 140 days at the negotiating table with union representatives at various branches.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed peace talks in China, Pakistani officials tell AP.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Sermons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermons. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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