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sermon

[sur-muhn] / ˈsɜr mən /


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Fernández’s adaptation is anxious to turn tragedy into a sermon, offering theatergoers moral solace where Sophocles leaves his audience in a contemplative state of stunned silence.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Randall included the question within the sermon, which he said concerned school leaders.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

In Manchester, they focus on a priest delivering a sermon about brotherly forgiveness.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

As much as she was proud of where she was from, Dolly also spent the latter part of her years preaching and living out loud a sermon to her native region.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

King, Jr., had preached his very first sermon at the age of eighteen.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Talarico’s campaign pointed to the Democrat’s extensive comments about his faith in sermons, speeches and interviews.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Plus, pastors are turning to AI to write sermons, and the World Cup final is here.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 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

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

Perhaps this had caused us to overlook the more absurd parts of Reverend Wright’s spitfire preaching, even if we hadn’t been present for any of the sermons in question.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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