sermonette
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- noun
- /ˌsɜːrməˈnɛt/
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sermoneta
- And while these milquetoast preachers are preparing their sermonettes, they should read what the Lord Jesus said: "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one."
Examples
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I will be participating in the Bible study as well as being the preacher for the Matins sermonette.
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So ends your daily sermonette!
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Her columns, sometimes known as "sermonettes," would be classified today as pop psychology.
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Matins Sermonette
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Here you'll find "sermonettes"—or a summary of the meditations I deliver each Sunday at Jubilee!
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Each Sunday, the pastor delivers a sermonette that inspires the congregation to reflect on their lives.
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The radio show features a brief sermonette that offers listeners daily motivation and encouragement.
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During the event, attendees gathered to listen to a sermonette highlighting important community values.
Synonyms
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1.8
A speech given to an audience
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2.8
A talk about religion or morals given during a church service
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3.6
A speech about religion given during a church service
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9.2
A short talk in a church about moral or religious ideas
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8.2
A talk about religion given during a church service
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A religious speech that gives moral advice
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Etymology
Sermonette comes from sermon plus the French ending -ette, which means 'small' or 'little', like kitchenette is a small kitchen. So a sermonette is a short sermon, often a brief religious talk heard on radio or television.