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
In a shocking moment during his Sunday sermon on Nov. 24, which was captured on video, Jakes could be seen lowering his microphone and shaking in his seat before people around him rushed to his aid.
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Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
The megachurch celebrity pastor was seen to pause his sermon and shake as people approached him on stage in footage posted to social media.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
In a clip circulating online from the sermon, the 67-year-old pauses mid-speech and appears to shake and sit still before dropping the microphone.
Dozens speed to his aid as the congregation stands, with some praying out loud or shouting.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Nov. 2024
In a viral video, Jakes, while delivering his hourlong sermon at the Potter’s House in Dallas, was seen lowering his microphone and trembling before being assisted by those around him.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
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Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
The megachurch celebrity pastor was seen to pause his sermon and shake as people approached him on stage in footage posted to social media.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
In a clip circulating online from the sermon, the 67-year-old pauses mid-speech and appears to shake and sit still before dropping the microphone.
Dozens speed to his aid as the congregation stands, with some praying out loud or shouting.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Nov. 2024
In a viral video, Jakes, while delivering his hourlong sermon at the Potter’s House in Dallas, was seen lowering his microphone and trembling before being assisted by those around him.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sermon
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Not all breaks can be beautiful lessons, or end in redemption.Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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And whilst most small business owners will have no desire to take the franchising route, there are certainly some valuable lessons that can be learned from the franchise business model and applied to any business in order to unlock potential and to fuel growth.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Outgoing Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to criticize President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policies during a speech on Saturday.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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For the next 10 minutes, Valvano delivered a speech that still resonates today, mixing humor, motivational anecdotes and inspiring people to cherish their lives.Tim Casey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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When lodging is granted, festivities ensue with prayers, scripture readings and a brief homily about Jesus’ birth.Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Of course there is, although thankfully there’s not too much heavy-handedness to the script’s inherent homilies about fake news and American authoritarianism not just being a byproduct of the 1930s.Chris Willman, Variety, 16 June 2024
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame puts an exclamation point on celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with a special lecture Thursday.Troy Smith, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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