Sermon vs. Homily

Sermonnoun

Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.

Sermonnoun

A lengthy speech of reproval.

Sermonverb

To discourse to or of, as in a sermon.

Sermonverb

To tutor; to lecture.

Sermonnoun

A discourse or address; a talk; a writing; as, the sermons of Chaucer.

Sermonnoun

Specifically, a discourse delivered in public, usually by a clergyman, for the purpose of religious instruction and grounded on some text or passage of Scripture.

Sermonnoun

Hence, a serious address; a lecture on one's conduct or duty; an exhortation or reproof; a homily; - often in a depreciatory sense.

Sermonverb

To speak; to discourse; to compose or deliver a sermon.

Sermonverb

To discourse to or of, as in a sermon.

Sermonverb

To tutor; to lecture.

Sermonnoun

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

Sermonnoun

a moralistic rebuke;

Sermon

A sermon is an oration or lecture by a preacher (who is usually a member of clergy). Sermons address a scriptural, theological, or moral topic, usually expounding on a type of belief, law, or behavior within both past and present contexts.

Homilynoun

(Christianity) A sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.

Homilynoun

A moralizing lecture.

Homilynoun

A platitude.

Homilynoun

A discourse or sermon read or pronounced to an audience; a serious discourse.

Homilynoun

A serious or tedious exhortation in private on some moral point, or on the conduct of life.

Homilynoun

a sermon on a moral or religious topic

Homily

A homily (όμλία) is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture, giving the or text. The works of Origen and John Chrysostom (known as Paschal Homily) are considered exemplary examples of Christian homily."In Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Eastern Orthodox Churches, a homily is usually given during Mass (Divine Liturgy or Holy Qurbana for Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, and Divine Service for the Lutheran Church) at the end of the Liturgy of the Word.