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.
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Some filmmakers deliver sermons; Bong serves entertainment.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
In sermons, Berger has devoted long stretches to attacking the separation of church and state, as well as COVID-19 vaccines.
—Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 6 Mar. 2025
As a reverend leading a congregation, my work doesn’t end with a sermon.
—Kevin English, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sermon
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sermon. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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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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