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sermon

[sur-muhn] / ˈsɜr mən /


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“Scripture says you can’t love God and hate other people,” Talarico, a seminarian, said in a sermon posted on TikTok in December 2025.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Turkey's religious affairs directorate mentioned the stand-up show, without naming Göktaş, in its weekly sermon on Friday which is read out in all the country's mosques.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

On Tuesday, pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have delivered his last sermon, enduring temperatures of 45C.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

It hosts the five daily prayers, a Friday prayer and sermon and educational talks and seminars.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

Pastor Dames opens the evening with a welcome that sounds more like a sermon.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

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

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

And roughly a quarter use AI to help write their sermons, up from 12% in 2024.

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

He’s given sermons on the doubts he felt about Ahmad after the Oklahoma City bombing.

From Slate Apr. 19, 2026

A version of the nightmares Desdemona had after listening to Fard’s sermons.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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