sermon

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It’s a sermon we’ve heard plenty of times before and possibly even delivered ourselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

"There was a lot of people, it was very solemn, and there was a beautiful sermon about hope. At least let us have that: hope," said local churchgoer Jean-Claude.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

During an earlier Christmas Day sermon in St Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo lamented conditions for homeless people the world over, and the damage caused by conflicts.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Toward the end of a 6-hour sermon, attendees offer “enough is enough” lists of their problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

There’s quiet after his words for a long time, like he gave a sermon and had asked us to lower our heads to pray.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender