Sermon Definition

sermon
noun
  1. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
  2. a moralistic rebuke; "your preaching is wasted on him"

"Sermon" in song lyrics

See how sermon is used in real songs:

  • "I bless mics in church, pa, and youse invited to the sermon"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lounge Lo, Polite, Shawn Wigs — Back on the Grind
  • "She told her father, and he preached her a SERMON"
    2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all
  • "Who broadcast 80 million versions of the sermon"
    Aesop Rock — Citronella

Usage tips for "sermon"

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