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
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He preached a sermon on the importance of kindness.
Dad gave me a sermon yesterday about doing my homework.
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That’s this week’s sermon, my friends.
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Michael Rudzena, pastor of Good Shepherd New York, said that Guthrie would visit the church before the pandemic and that, during lockdowns, the church began filming and posting services and sermons online.
—Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
After the pandemic hit and the church began to stream its services, prayer sand sermons, Guthrie started to watch.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Long before his sermons, the bling, and the criminal convictions, Singh was the only son of a landlord in a quiet Rajasthan village, according to the group’s website.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Michael Rudzena, pastor of Good Shepherd New York, said that Guthrie would visit the church before the pandemic and that, during lockdowns, the church began filming and posting services and sermons online.
—Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
After the pandemic hit and the church began to stream its services, prayer sand sermons, Guthrie started to watch.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Long before his sermons, the bling, and the criminal convictions, Singh was the only son of a landlord in a quiet Rajasthan village, according to the group’s website.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sermon. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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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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