SERMON: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SERMON?

Need another word that means the same as “sermon”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “sermon” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sermon” are: discourse, preaching, homily, address, speech, talk, oration, lecture, tirade, harangue, diatribe

Sermon as a Noun

Definitions of "Sermon" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sermon” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible.
• A moralistic rebuke.
• An address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service.
• A long or tedious piece of admonition or reproof; a lecture.

Synonyms of "Sermon" as a noun (11 Words)

address	A string of characters that identifies a destination for email messages or the location of a website. Our officers called at the address.
diatribe	Thunderous verbal attack. A diatribe against consumerism.
discourse	Written or spoken communication or debate. An imagined discourse between two people.
harangue	A lengthy and aggressive speech. They were subjected to a ten minute harangue by two border guards.
homily	A sermon on a moral or religious topic. She delivered her homily about the need for patience.
lecture	A lengthy rebuke. He attended a lecture on telecommunications.
oration	The style or manner in which an oration is given. He delivered an oration on the decline of family values.
preaching	The delivery of a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church. Your preaching won t make me change my mind.
speech	The expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds. Antony s speech over Caesar s body.
talk	Discussion talk about is a less formal alternative for discussion of. Let s have more work and less talk around here.
tirade	A speech of violent denunciation. A tirade of abuse.

Usage Examples of "Sermon" as a noun

• I preached my first sermon on original sin.
• He understood that if he said any more he would have to listen to another lengthy sermon.

Associations of "Sermon" (30 Words)

altar	A raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made.
baptismal	Relating to the Christian rite of baptism. Baptismal rites.
catholic	Of or relating to or supporting Catholicism. Catholic in one s tastes.
chalice	A large cup or goblet.
confessional	Relating to religious confession. The confessional approach to religious education.
dais	A low platform for a lectern or throne.
declamatory	Vehement or impassioned in expression. A long declamatory speech.
doctrine	A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group. The doctrine of predestination.
epistle	A book of the New Testament written in the form of a letter from an Apostle. Activists firing off angry epistles.
expatiate	Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing. She expatiated on working class novelists.
explain	Make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts. Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again.
exposition	The action of making something public. We would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background.
expound	State. He declined to expound on his decision.
forum	A public meeting or assembly for open discussion. We hope these pages act as a forum for debate.
goblet	A metal or glass bowl-shaped drinking cup, sometimes with a foot and a cover. A beautifully engraved crystal goblet.
homiletics	The branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies.
homily	A religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction. She delivered her homily about the need for patience.
lectern	A tall stand with a sloping top to hold a book or notes, from which someone, typically a preacher or lecturer, can read while standing up.
lecture	Deliver a lecture or talk. A lecture hall.
oratory	Addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous. He loved the sound of his own oratory.
podium	Of a competitor in a sporting event finish first second or third so as to appear on a podium to receive an award. I took the score out of my briefcase and put it on the podium.
preach	Publicly proclaim or teach (a religious message or belief. Viewers want to be entertained not preached at.
pulpit	A guard rail enclosing a small area at the bow of a yacht. Many ministers delivered political guidance from their pulpits.
read	Something that is read. It is still a widely read newspaper.
reliquary	A container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints.
rostrum	A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it. These beetles are very easily recognized by the rostrum or beak.
sacrificial	Used in or connected with a sacrifice. An altar for sacrificial offerings.
speech	A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience. The actor forgot his speech.
stand	Withstand an experience or test without being damaged. Custer s legendary last stand.
stump	Remove tree stumps from. His jibes at his opponents may have won him some support on the stump early in his campaign.