sermon
noun
a discourse for the purpose of religious instruction or exhortation, especially one based on a text of Scripture and delivered by a member of the clergy as part of a religious service.
sermons
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pluralof sermon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When the state was slow to act, conservative preachers’ sermons were cruel and much of the country looked away, these spaces helped people endure.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
His father was a Southern Baptist minister, and his Sunday morning sermons were broadcast on the radio in the afternoons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
The pastor possesses the charisma of an American televangelist, with expressions that shift dramatically with the tone of his sermons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
While only 1 in 10 say they are comfortable using AI to write sermons, 2 in 5 see its merits for preparation and research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
It reminded me of sermons I’d heard from priests and preachers about planting in dry soil.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
