Thesaurus results for SERMON

sermon

noun

ˈsər-mən

Definition of sermon

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

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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 See All Example Sentences for sermon

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sermon

Noun

A day visit to Uluwatu is worthwhile as well, for even more world-class meals plus postcard beaches, surf lessons, yoga classes, shopping and spa circuits.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The power of finding joy and hope through adversity is also a big lesson.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of lesson

Noun

Humphrey closed out the service with an impassioned speech asking attendees to call their Senator to support a bill US.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
The war crimes that were brought to the fore on the stage by Macklemore’s speech are the ones that should be the primary focus.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of speech

Noun

But the material provides him with plenty of legitimate reasons to be pissed, and the movie is never at risk of becoming a pedantic lecture.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
The lecture last week focused on how anti-Mexican politics have always worked in Orange County and usually go on to be copied nationwide.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026