preached to the congregation
Addressed the flock
Preached to the congregation describes delivering a sermon or religious message to an assembled group of worshippers.
The phrase often appears figuratively to describe lecturing someone who already agrees with you or doesn't need convincing—a near-synonym of preaching to the choir: You're preached to the congregation—we all support the cause already.
- parishionersMembers of local congregation
- homilyReligious discourse on scripture
- sermonClergy's worship address
- fire and brimstoneWrathful divine punishment imagery
- exhortationUrgent persuasive appeal
gospel message · assembly · church service · worshippers · repentance · altar call · flock · clergy · ministry · benediction · proclamation · scripture · words of wisdom · evangelism · admonition · faith · spiritual guidance · laity
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