Sermon

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrmən/

Definitions of sermon

noun A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service

Example Sentences

A1 The priest gave a sermon about kindness and forgiveness.

A2 I listened to a sermon at the church last Sunday.

B1 The sermon at the mosque focused on the importance of prayer.

B2 She delivered a powerful sermon on social justice and equality.

C1 The minister's sermon was thought-provoking and deeply moving.

C2 The renowned theologian delivered a compelling sermon on the nature of faith.

Examples of sermon in a Sentence

formal The priest delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness during Sunday mass.

informal I always tune out during the long sermons at church.

slang I can't stand when people go on and on like they're giving a sermon.

figurative Her lecture on time management felt like a never-ending sermon.

Grammatical Forms of sermon

• past tense: sermonized
• plural: sermons
• comparative: more sermon-like
• superlative: most sermon-like
• present tense: sermons
• future tense: will sermonize
• perfect tense: have sermonized
• continuous tense: is sermonizing
• singular: sermon
• positive degree: sermon
• infinitive: to sermonize
• gerund: sermonizing
• participle: sermonized

Origin and Evolution of sermon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sermon' originated from the Latin word 'sermo' which means 'discourse' or 'talk'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sermon' has retained its original meaning of a religious discourse or speech delivered by a clergy member, but it has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any formal speech or lecture on a moral or spiritual topic.