# Sermon Design

> Structured sermon creation tool with planning, note-taking, and delivery features. (iPhone/iPad app by Steven Hovater.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-design/id820624497 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steven Hovater](https://appshunter.io/developer/667104689)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-design/id820624497/reviews.md

## What is Sermon Design?

Sermon Design is a structured approach for building sermons with creative intentionality.

***Introductory Price for a Limited Time***

PROCESS
• Plan out your series and sermons.
• Take notes while you listen for the heart of your sermon.
• Identify the sermon's focus and other homiletical considerations.
• Build your sermon's structure with creative intentionality.
• Practice or deliver your sermon from the compiled manuscript.

FEATURES
• Sync your data with your Mac or other iOS devices via iCloud.
• Share your sermon manuscript via email.
• Over 40 different types of sermon movements to add to your sermon, helping you think outside the box and making sure that each part of your sermon contributes to its goals.

## Key features

- Plan sermon series and individual sermons
- Take notes during listening
- Identify sermon focus and homiletical considerations
- Build sermon structure creatively
- Practice or deliver from manuscript
- iCloud data sync
- Share sermon manuscripts via email
- Over 40 sermon movement types

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-design/id820624497/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Do not buy

*2022-11-27*

This app I purchased on the App Store on my phone and my tablet. My phone is iPhone 11 my tablet it has Tabet 9 inch and it says it needs permission to update error but I gave it permission and it will not download on neither one

### 3/5 — No update so can’t download

*2021-10-29*

This product this app seems to be pretty good however I cannot even utilize it because the developer needs to update it. I’m on an iPhone 11 and can’t even use it. Please update it

### 1/5 — App wont work

*2019-06-23*

App on iPad will not work. It opens and then crashes

### 1/5 — So so

*2019-06-15*

It is constantly freezing up and I have to delete and download again.  The product usability is great...when it works.

### 4/5 — Great, but not for iPad

*2018-08-04*

I really love the desktop version of this app. However, I don’t take my computer everywhere with me and this app doesn’t work on iPad. Would you all PLEASE make a version of this for iPad?!? PLEASE AND THE THANK YOU.

### 5/5 — Great app but...

*2018-04-21*

Nothing but great things to say about the app. For those that don’t like to use paper and a phone is too small will their be an iPad version coming soon?

### 3/5 — Update?

*2016-02-04*

It's been nearly 2 years since an update. Any chance of an iPad app?

### 5/5 — First Rate!

*2014-04-01*

This app, paired with the Mac app (and I think soon the iPad app), is by far the best sermon prep software I’ve ever used, and I’ve been in the market since 2007. Most of the others seem to focus on the database side of things - cataloguing your sermons. While Sermon Design does this, it really shines in helping you craft and develop your sermon. I especially love the Structure part, where you can choose from a wide variety of sermon styles to organize your contents and main points. Even though I’ve only been using it for a short time, this is one of the most productive apps I have as a pastor, because it does help make my sermons better, simply by letting me “see” what I’m thinking as I put the ideas into words and images. I would call this a “must-have” for people in ministry.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2014-03-29*

This syncs seamlessly with the Mac app and any sermon development some in either of my macs shows up on my iPhone and vice versa. It still has some opportunity for enhancements but I've been looking for something like this for a long time and it certainly fills a need. You can also sort through your entire sermon collection by title, series or text. A great way to be "instant in season and out of season" in always having a sermon handy :-) Great job guys! Keep it up please!

## Frequently asked questions about Sermon Design

### What is Sermon Design?

Sermon Design is a productivity app that offers a structured approach to building sermons with creative intentionality. It helps users plan, take notes, identify focus, structure, and practice their sermons.

### How much does Sermon Design cost?

Sermon Design is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99, with an introductory price for a limited time.

### What devices does Sermon Design support?

Sermon Design is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### Can I sync my sermons across devices with Sermon Design?

Yes, Sermon Design allows you to sync your data with your Mac or other iOS devices via iCloud.

### Does Sermon Design have ads?

No, Sermon Design does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application.

### How often is Sermon Design updated?

Sermon Design was last updated on February 20, 2014, with version 1.0. It has not received updates since its initial release.

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

Sermon Design has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I share my sermon manuscripts from Sermon Design?

Yes, you can share your sermon manuscript via email directly from the Sermon Design application.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2014-02-20

No release notes.

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