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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More than 800 of the pastor’s sermons are available on the church’s website.
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
On a Sunday during the trial, William Jennings Bryan preached a fire-and-brimstone sermon to an enormous crowd on the courthouse lawn.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Evangelist Justin Zhong with the church has since done a sermon discussing the recent coverage and attention the church has gotten.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 13 July 2025
His discography spans decades, beginning in the 1950s, and includes gospel, piano instrumentals, and sermon recordings.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
On a Sunday during the trial, William Jennings Bryan preached a fire-and-brimstone sermon to an enormous crowd on the courthouse lawn.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Evangelist Justin Zhong with the church has since done a sermon discussing the recent coverage and attention the church has gotten.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 13 July 2025
His discography spans decades, beginning in the 1950s, and includes gospel, piano instrumentals, and sermon recordings.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sermon. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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