homilies
Talks from pulpits
Homilies is the plural of homily, a sermon or religious discourse delivered during a church service, typically explaining or applying a passage from scripture.
The word extends beyond religious contexts to describe any moralizing lecture or tedious speech about proper conduct.
I didn't need another of her homilies about saving money.
The term often carries a slightly dismissive tone when used outside religious settings, suggesting the advice is unwanted or preachy.
Religious talks to congregations
- preachingDelivering moral discourse
- pulpitChurch speaking platform
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- scriptureSacred religious writings
gospel · clergy · liturgy · pastor · parish · ecclesiastical · pastoral · minister
Serving to teach
- pedagogicalRelating to teaching methods
- educationalPromoting knowledge or skill
- enlighteningProviding new understanding
- informativeProviding useful knowledge
expository · explanatory · edifying · moralizing · preachy · lecturing · pontificating · sanctimonious
Study of right conduct
- virtuesPositive moral traits
- moralityRight and wrong principles
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
conscience · guidance · teachings · values · rectitude · uprightness · probity · decency
sermons
Religious talks to congregations
- preachingDelivering moral discourse
- pulpitChurch speaking platform
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
scripture · gospel · clergy · liturgy · pastor · parish · ecclesiastical · pastoral · minister · chaplain
instructive
Serving to teach
- pedagogicalRelating to teaching methods
- educationalPromoting knowledge or skill
- enlighteningProviding new understanding
informative · expository · explanatory · edifying · moralizing · preachy · lecturing · pontificating · sanctimonious · platitudinous
ethics
Study of right conduct
- virtuesPositive moral traits
- moralityRight and wrong principles
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
integrity · conscience · guidance · teachings · values · rectitude · uprightness · probity · decency · honor
proverbs
Traditional wisdom capsules
sayings · parables · fables · folklore · wisdom · morals · allegories · anecdotes · cautionary tales · oral tradition
homiliescasual conversation
Informal spoken exchange
small talk · chitchat · banter · gossip · idle chatter
homiliesdiatribes
Lengthy bitter verbal attacks
incitements · invective · profanity · provocations · screeds
homiliesprovocations
Acts meant to antagonize
satire · fresh takes · hot takes · zingers · bon mots