preaching

(noun) an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service). Synonyms: sermon, discourse.

(noun) a moralistic rebuke. Synonyms: sermon. Example: "Your preaching is wasted on him."

(verb) deliver a sermon. Synonyms: preach, prophesy. Example: "The minister is not preaching this sunday."

(verb) speak, plead, or argue in favor of. Synonyms: preach, advocate. Example: "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house."