# Sermon Design 3

> Sermon preparation and design tool with visual outlining and guided prompts. (iPhone/iPad app by Steven Hovater.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-design-3/id6752570641 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steven Hovater](https://appshunter.io/developer/667104689)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $14.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-design-3/id6752570641/reviews.md

## What is Sermon Design 3?

Sermon Design 3 is a tool built to help you prepare thoughtful, intentional sermons. It walks you through the process of thinking through the sermon, from considering its focus and purpose to writing the final manuscript. At the core is a visual outlining tool that helps you design your sermon's flow, using movements like building blocks to construct a message that will fulfill its purpose. 

Sermon Design uses a 5 phase process:
Plan: Think about sermons coming up over the next few weeks, months, or years!
Focus: Consider the heart of your sermon, distilling it's core message.
Listen: Give attention to the text, asking question that get to heart of what the Word is for the people. 
Structure: Build the frame of the sermon by giving consideration to the type of movements through which the sermon will move. 
Write: Finalize the manuscript for the sermon you've been designing. 

With the iOS version, you can capture ideas while on the go, crafting your sermon in the moments and times when inspiration comes to you. 

Sermon Movement Library — Access 40+ predefined movement types including Opening, Transition, Anecdote, Exegesis, Theology, Application, Question, Metaphor, Prayer, and more.

Custom Forms & Templates — Create and save your own sermon structures. Build templates for recurring sermon types and reuse them across documents.

Guided Reflection Prompts — Explore textual, theological, contemporary, personal, and pastoral questions designed to deepen your engagement with scripture.

Session Timer — Track your writing sessions and maintain momentum with built-in timing tools that automatically split sessions at midnight.

iCloud Sync — Your planning data, custom movements, and templates sync across all your devices via CloudKit.

Export & Print — Print sermon plans and manuscripts with professional formatting. Export to PDF or RTF for sharing with team members.

**DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW**

Whether you're preparing Sunday sermons, special occasions, or teaching series, Sermon Design 3 adapts to your needs. Work on individual sermon documents while maintaining awareness of your broader preaching calendar. Create custom movements that reflect your unique preaching style. Build sermon structures that honor traditional homiletical practices while remaining flexible for contemporary approaches.

**CROSS-PLATFORM**

Available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone with adaptive interfaces optimized for each device. Use sidebar navigation on Mac and iPad, or tab navigation on iPhone. Keyboard shortcuts on Mac make phase switching and common actions quick and efficient.

**WHO IT'S FOR**

- Pastors and ministers preparing weekly sermons
- Lay speakers developing occasional messages
- Seminary students learning homiletical practices
- Preaching teams collaborating on sermon series
- Anyone seeking a systematic approach to sermon preparation

Sermon Design Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase  or as an annual auto-renewable subscription. The annual subscription automatically renews at the end of each one-year period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) is forfeited when you purchase the subscription.

Privacy Policy: https://stevenhovater.com/sermon-design-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Visual sermon outlining
- 5-phase preparation process
- 40+ predefined sermon movements
- Custom forms and templates
- Guided reflection prompts
- iCloud sync
- Export to PDF/RTF

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Sermon Design 3

### What is Sermon Design 3?

Sermon Design 3 is a productivity tool designed to assist users in preparing thoughtful and intentional sermons. It guides you through the entire process, from conceptualizing the focus and purpose to writing the final manuscript, using a visual outlining method.

### What are the core features of Sermon Design 3?

Key features include a visual outlining tool, a 5-phase preparation process (Plan, Focus, Listen, Structure, Write), a library of over 40 predefined sermon movements, custom form and template creation, guided reflection prompts, and iCloud synchronization across devices.

### Does Sermon Design 3 offer different subscription tiers?

Yes, Sermon Design 3 offers a 'Pro Annual Subscription' for $5.99 per year, which includes a 7-day free trial. There is also a one-time Lifetime purchase option available for the Pro version.

### What devices is Sermon Design 3 available on?

Sermon Design 3 is available on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The interface is adaptive, with optimized navigation for each device, including keyboard shortcuts for Mac.

### Can I export my sermons from Sermon Design 3?

Yes, you can export your sermon plans and manuscripts with professional formatting. Options include exporting to PDF or RTF formats, which is useful for sharing with team members.

### How often is Sermon Design 3 updated?

The latest version of Sermon Design 3 is 1.4, and it was last updated on May 31, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for Sermon Design 3?

Sermon Design 3 has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for most users, including children, with no significant mature content.

### Does Sermon Design 3 have ads?

No, Sermon Design 3 does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use and does not display any ads to its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-08-22

New Listening phase feature brings the scriptures into the app, letting you read in Greek, Hebrew, or in translation. . 
Listening notes now allows you to take notes on passages that stay with the passage for future reference.

### 1.4 — 2026-05-31

Localizations for Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, and Korean
Bug Fixes

### 1.3 — 2026-05-21

- Custom Sermon Forms!
- Greatly Expanded Built-in form library
- New Free Tier allows you to try before you buy.  Can choose to unlock forever with a single charge after that, or subscribe annually. 

And most importantly: OVERHAULED FLOW CANVAS. This is an amazing update available on Mac and iPad, a feature you *have* to try if you haven't played with it yet! A whole new way to design your sermon. You're going to love it.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-04-18

- New Missional Sermon Form
- New import/export plan options (in data section of settings)
- Bug fixes all around

### 1.1 — 2026-04-01

- iOS version now has settings tab, similar to the macOS version. 
- Better writing experiences in listen and write tabs. 
- 6 new built-in movements in the library!

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All apps by Steven Hovater: https://appshunter.io/developer/667104689

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