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A good ad should be like a good sermon: It must not only comfort the afflicted, it also must afflict the comfortable.
Bernice Fitz-Gibbon

Meaning of "sermon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SERMON

Via Old French from Latin sermō discourse, probably from serere to join together.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SERMON

sermon  [ˈsɜːmən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SERMON

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sermon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SERMON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Sermon

A sermon is an oration by a prophet or member of the clergy. Sermons address a Biblical, theological, religious, or moral topic, usually expounding on a type of belief, law or behavior within both past and present contexts. Elements of preaching include exposition, exhortation and practical application. In Christianity, a sermon is often delivered in a place of worship, most of which have a pulpit or ambo, an elevated architectural feature. The word "sermon" comes from a Middle English word which was derived from an Old French term, which in turn came from the Latin word sermō;. Some link the word to the Latin word serere, which means 'to join together', but this is a minority opinion. The word can mean "conversation", which could mean that early sermons were delivered in the form of question and answer, and that only later did it come to mean a monologue. However, this is contradicted by all the examples from the Bible, where sermons are speeches without interlocution: Moses' sermon in Deuteronomy 1-33; Jesus' sermon on the mount in Matthew 5-7; Peter's sermon after Pentecost in Acts 2:14-40.

Definition of sermon in the English dictionary

The first definition of sermon in the dictionary is an address of religious instruction or exhortation, often based on a passage from the Bible, esp one delivered during a church service. Other definition of sermon is a written version of such an address. Sermon is also a serious speech, esp one administering reproof.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SERMON


Birman
ˈbɜːmən
cousin-german
ˌkʌzənˈdʒɜːmən
demon
ˈdiːmən
demons
ˈdiːmən
foreman
ˈfɔːmən
Forman
ˈfɔːmən
freeman
ˈfriːmən
german
ˈdʒɜːmən
germen
ˈdʒɜːmən
harman
ˈhɑːmən
Hermann
ˈhɜːmən
Hermon
ˈhɜːmən
human
ˈhjuːmən
Naman
ˈnɑːmən
Newman
ˈnjuːmən
Norman
ˈnɔːmən
ramen
ˈrɑːmən
Sherman
ˈʃɜːmən
Swiss-German
ˌswɪsˈdʒɜːmən
Tibeto-Burman
tɪˈbɛtəʊˈbɜːmən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SERMON

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serjeancy
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serjeant at arms
serjeant at law
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serjeantship
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Serlio
Sermon on the Mount
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sermonizing

WORDS THAT END LIKE SERMON

Amon
backgammon
Book of Mormon
cinnamon
mon
common
daemon
Damon
in common
lemon
persimmon
Roscommon
salmon
Simon
smoked salmon
Solomon
summon
the Song of Solomon
timon
uncommon

Synonyms and antonyms of sermon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SERMON»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sermon» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of sermon

Translation of «sermon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SERMON

Find out the translation of sermon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sermon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sermon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

布道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sermón
570 millions of speakers

English

sermon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

धर्मोपदेश
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مَوْعِظَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

проповедь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sermão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নৈতিক বক্তৃতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sermon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Khutbah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Predigt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

説教
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

설교
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Khotbah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bài thuyết giáo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரசங்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रवचन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vaaz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

predica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kazanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

проповідь
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

predică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κήρυγμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

preek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

predikan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

preken
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sermon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SERMON»

The term «sermon» is very widely used and occupies the 18.670 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SERMON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sermon

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10 QUOTES WITH «SERMON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sermon.
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Randy Alcorn
I try to tell a story that's good enough to win the right to integrate eternal themes into it. If it's poorly written or comes across as a sermon, then obviously you don't reach people, because they're aware that you're imposing something on a story that isn't innate to it.
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Kim Alexis
I daily disconnect and read a good book or listen to a good sermon or call a friend or my mom and talk on the phone with my feet up. I also take baths with bath salts that I make myself.
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David Amram
In a jazz atmosphere, the audience members were so quiet and respectful of the musicians that you felt you were almost part of a meeting at a church or a temple, where everyone was completely in tune with the sermon and what the whole event was about.
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Edward McKendree Bounds
Preaching is not the performance of an hour. It is the outflow of a life. It takes twenty years to make a sermon because it takes twenty years to make the man. The true sermon is a thing of life. The sermon grows because the man grows.
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Omar N. Bradley
We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the sermon on the mount.
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George Burns
The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible.
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Rebecca Harding Davis
TO preach a sermon or edit a newspaper were the two things in life which I always felt I could do with credit to myself and benefit to the world, if I only had the chance.
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Bernice Fitz-Gibbon
A good ad should be like a good sermon: It must not only comfort the afflicted, it also must afflict the comfortable.
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Oliver Goldsmith
You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.
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Arsenio Hall
My father was a no-nonsense, dedicated, and focused minister, and there was usually a sermon he needed to prepare for or a Scripture he needed to study, and that always came first.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SERMON»

Discover the use of sermon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sermon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Sermon on the Mount
John Wesley wrote this series of sermon commentaries to help people understand Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. It took him over 15 years to complete this important work.
John Wesley, 2012
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100 New Testament Sermon Outlines
Carefully crafted sermon ideas from an accomplished speaker for a wide range of preaching occasions.
John Phillips
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Delivering the Sermon: Voice, Body, and Animation in ...
In Delivering the Sermon Teresa Fry Brown introduces preachers to the effective use of voice and body in the animation of the word in the preaching moment.
Teresa L. Fry Brown
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The Oxford Handbook of the Early Modern Sermon
The Oxford Handbook of the Early Modern Sermon is the first book to survey this rich new field for both students and specialists.
Peter McCullough, Hugh Adlington, Emma Rhatigan, 2011
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The Sermon on the Mount
His compelling, devotional-style writing brings the words of Jesus to life, and he shows readers how to put these teachings to work in their own lives. An unforgettable book for the lay reader and pastor alike.
R. T. Kendall, 2011
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100 Old Testament Sermon Outlines
Carefully crafted sermon ideas from an accomplished speaker for a wide range of preaching occasions.
John Phillips
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Sermon on the Mount
Jesus' answer to these questions amazed those who first heard the Sermon on the Mount. In this study guide, you'll dig deep into his startling and challenging message--the greatest sermon ever preached.
John Stott, 2000
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Sermon Outlines on the Psalms
Effective sermon exposition is based not only on the preacher's understanding of the text of Scripture, but also upon a clear and concise communication of that meaning to God's people.
John Phillips, 2012
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The Four Pages of the Sermon: A Guide to Biblical Preaching
Page Two looks at similar conflict--sin or brokenness--in our own time. Page Three returns to the Bible to identify where God is at work in or behind the text--in other words, to discover the good news.
Paul Scott Wilson, 2010
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Sermon Outlines on Youth Related Issues
Expository outlines that can lead to sermons or lessons filled with a deeper understanding of the truth of God's Word.
Charles R. Wood, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SERMON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sermon is used in the context of the following news items.
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NYC church holding contest to deliver sermon on reconciliation at …
The winner of a new competition open to people of all faiths called "The Reconciliation Preaching Prize," will have the privilege of delivering an original sermon ... «Fox News, Jun 15»
2
Pastor James McConnell faces prosecution over Islam sermon
A Public Prosecution Service spokesperson said that after considering a complaint about "an internet broadcast of a sermon", it had decided to "offer an ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
3
Hasbrouck Heights pastor apologizes for sermon in which he admits …
It was unclear when Dammann delivered the sermon, and he did not specify the age of the person whom he said he punched. It also was not clear what kind of ... «NorthJersey.com, Jan 15»
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[PUB FRI] Rick Warren to Deliver Mars Hill Church's Final Sermon
Driscoll's association and friendship with Warren goes back many years, including giving sermons at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, on several ... «Christian Post, Dec 14»
5
Archbishop of Canterbury pulls out of Christmas Day sermon
Justin Welby delivering the Christmas Day sermon at Canterbury Cathedral last ... will not be delivering his Christmas Day sermon this year because of illness. «The Guardian, Dec 14»
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Arizona pastor predicts 'AIDS-free Christmas' if all gays are killed, as …
A Baptist pastor in Tempe, Arizona called for the mass extermination of LGBT people on Sunday in a sermon entitled “AIDS: The Judgement of God.”. «Raw Story, Dec 14»
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Florida Pastor Preaches Sermon Lasting 53 Hours and 11 Minutes …
A Florida Pastor recently broke the Guinness world record for the Longest Speech Marathon by preaching a sermon that lasted 53 hours and 18 minutes from ... «Christian Post, Nov 14»
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Pastors, Sermons And Plagiarism In The Internet Age
(RNS) Thou shalt not steal another pastor's sermon? Recent cases of high-profile pastors who have been accused of lifting others' material are raising questions ... «Huffington Post, Jun 14»
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Maryland Pastor Jamal Bryant Uses Chris Brown Lyric In …
During his sermon at Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, Pastor Jamal H. Bryant shared a colorful take on his opinions of some women and the role he says ... «International Business Times, Jun 14»
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Suicide Note in Tot's Killing Cited Sermon on Sacrifice: Cops
A suicide note found after a Florida woman killed her former partner's daughter cited a sermon the day before about biblical sacrifice, according to an arrest ... «NBCNews.com, May 14»

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