sermon

[US]/ˈsɜːmən/
[UK]/ˈsɜːrmən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.preaching, speech given by a religious leader;a discourse or speech typically conveying a moral lesson.

Example Sentences

the theme of the sermon was reverence.

a sermon with a trait of humor.

a snorter of a sermon;

The sermon predicated the perfectibility of humankind.

Don't preach me a sermon, please.

a sermon about hope of life hereafter .

a snorter of a sermon; the storm wasn't long but it was a snorter.

The minister preaches a sermon now and then.

outside of an unfortunate sermon, he never put a foot wrong.

In the sermon the preacher hereby notifies the congregation that it is dead and buried –an ex-people.This is not a metaphor, this is our reality coram Deo.

His sermons and letters show the influence of Neoplatonism and carry on debates with the proponents of Manichaeism, Donatism, and Pelagianism.

"History of the Reign of Tiridates and the Sermons of St. Gregory the Illuminator," published under the auspices of His Excellency Nubar-Pasha.

However, GOD resurrections. It sermons as used to that you are your own GOD and your own salvager , thus accomplishes it's own salvage. That is Nirvana!

Real-world Examples

Pope Francis has reportedly advised new priests not to give boring sermons.

Source: Conan Talk Show

It's her morning to deliver the sermon.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

He still gives green sermons from his political perch.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

I did all of James Weldon Johnson's sermons.

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

Another way, you could look at bishops' sermons.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

Pope Francis has advised priests not to give boring sermons.

Source: Conan Talk Show

Up and down England, clergymen delivered bitter sermons against the new materialism.

Source: History

Buddhist priests offer a short sermon and recite prayers of blessing.

Source: Past exam papers of the English cloze test for the postgraduate entrance examination.

After the guests left, father gave a sermon on table manners to the children.

Source: Liu Yi's breakthrough of 5000 English vocabulary words.

He not only spoke, but posted his sermon on YouTube. The world noticed him then.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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