1
: a religious discourse delivered in public usually by a member of the clergy as a part of a worship service
2
: a speech on conduct or duty
Examples of sermon in a Sentence
He preached a sermon on the importance of kindness.
Dad gave me a sermon yesterday about doing my homework.
Recent Examples on the Web
The morning started with prayer and a sermon, then erupted in celebration.
—
Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The day begins with a morning prayer, known as salat al-Eid, and includes the performance of the Eid salat, followed by a sermon from the imam.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
At age 22, Williams became the minister of the town of Bradford, Massachusetts, often extolling the importance of reason in understanding God and Christian teachings during his sermons.
—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Is this kind of sermon to the converted worth it?
Preaching to the converted.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby mentioned both Kate’s and the king’s cancer diagnoses at the top of his Easter sermon.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
Pastor Troy Vaughn, president and CEO of L.A. Mission, delivered a sermon prior to the event.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
This week has been very busy and my sermon is not done yet (whoopsie), which is unusual for me.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
Last weekend, the focus of his sermon was on false accusations.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The day begins with a morning prayer, known as salat al-Eid, and includes the performance of the Eid salat, followed by a sermon from the imam.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
At age 22, Williams became the minister of the town of Bradford, Massachusetts, often extolling the importance of reason in understanding God and Christian teachings during his sermons.
—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Is this kind of sermon to the converted worth it?
Preaching to the converted.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby mentioned both Kate’s and the king’s cancer diagnoses at the top of his Easter sermon.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
Pastor Troy Vaughn, president and CEO of L.A. Mission, delivered a sermon prior to the event.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
This week has been very busy and my sermon is not done yet (whoopsie), which is unusual for me.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
Last weekend, the focus of his sermon was on false accusations.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sermon. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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sermon
noun
ser·mon
ˈsər-mən 
1
: a public speech usually by a priest, minister, or rabbi for the purpose of giving religious instruction
2
: a speech on conduct or duty
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