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sermon

/ˈsɜː.mən/
Meanings
  • noun

    A religious talk given by a priest, preacher, or minister.

    - "The pastor gave a powerful sermon during the Sunday service."
    - "The sermon lasted for an hour and a half."
    - "The sermon touched upon the importance of forgiveness."
  • noun

    A long discourse or lecture, especially one given in public.

    - "The professor gave a sermon on the importance of critical thinking."
    - "The politician gave a sermon on his campaign platform during the debate."
    - "The CEO gave a sermon to his employees about the company's future direction."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɝ.mən/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with sermon
ermone , germane , hormone , norman , serene , terrain
Variants
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sermon , sermonic , sermons , Sermon on the Mount , Sermon on the Mounts
Etymology
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From Old French sermun, from Latin sermonem (meaning 'discourse, instruction'), from serere ('to set, arrange').

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded sermon in history was preached by George Whitefield in 1740, lasting for over 12 hours.

  2. The word 'sermon' appears 12 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

  3. The term 'sermon' comes from the Latin word 'sermone', which means 'to discuss' or 'to converse'.

  4. The act of delivering a sermon is also known as 'preaching'.

Related Concepts
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  1. homily: A type of sermon that focuses on a particular biblical passage and provides an explanation and application of its meaning to the listeners.

  2. exhortation: A part of a sermon in which the preacher encourages and motivates the listeners to live according to the teachings of the faith.

  3. homiletics: The study and practice of preaching and delivering sermons.

Culture
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In Christianity, a sermon is an essential part of religious services and is used to teach and inspire the faithful. Sermons have been delivered in various forms throughout history, including in the form of letters, treatises, and speeches. Famous sermons have been recorded and continue to be studied and admired for their eloquence and spiritual insight.

How to Memorize "sermon"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself in a church or other religious setting where a sermon is being delivered.
    - Visualize the preacher or speaker delivering the sermon with passion and conviction.
    - Imagine yourself taking notes or reflecting on the teachings of the sermon.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sermon' with the image of a religious leader delivering a message to a congregation.
    - Think of the word 'sermon' as a synonym for 'religious lecture' or 'spiritual teaching'.
    - Associate the word 'sermon' with the idea of being inspired and motivated by a powerful and meaningful discourse.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S-E-R-M-O-N to remember the meaning of the word: 'S' for 'spiritual teaching', 'E' for 'exhortation', 'R' for 'religious lecture', 'M' for 'motivational discourse', 'O' for 'observing religious practices', and 'N' for 'nurturing one's faith'.
    - Create a mental image of a religious leader delivering a sermon while reciting the definition or key points of the word.

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