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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While delivering a Sunday sermon praising Trump’s decision, Jeffress sermon was interrupted by applause and a standing ovation from his congregation.
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John Blake, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Many of the leaders in this movement — like Pastor Guillermo Maldonado of King Jesus and White-Cain — are considered by the faithful to be modern-day Apostles or Prophets who can perform ‘healings’ or deliver prophecies during sermons.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The seminary has 370 degree-seeking students, though some 8 million users annually access its resources from across the world, including daily online devotion, Bible study and sermon preparation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 June 2025
Campbell delivered soul-stirring sermons about Jesus’ love and the lake of fire awaiting those who refused to accept him.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 12 May 2025
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John Blake, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Many of the leaders in this movement — like Pastor Guillermo Maldonado of King Jesus and White-Cain — are considered by the faithful to be modern-day Apostles or Prophets who can perform ‘healings’ or deliver prophecies during sermons.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The seminary has 370 degree-seeking students, though some 8 million users annually access its resources from across the world, including daily online devotion, Bible study and sermon preparation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 June 2025
Campbell delivered soul-stirring sermons about Jesus’ love and the lake of fire awaiting those who refused to accept him.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 12 May 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 7 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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