# SermonSteward: Sermon Writer — Write, preach & record sermons

> Sermon writing, preaching, recording, and archiving tool for religious leaders. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Egli.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermonsteward-sermon-writer/id6773958575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Egli](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771603426)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-10-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermonsteward-sermon-writer/id6773958575/reviews.md

## What is SermonSteward?

SermonSteward is a quiet, dependable home for your sermons, from the first outline on Monday to the pulpit on Sunday and the archive for years to come.

Write in a familiar word processor, preach from a clean, distraction-free view, and always know where and when you last preached a sermon. No markup, no clutter, and no training required.

WRITE NATURALLY
• Headings, bold, italic, underline, bulleted and numbered lists
• Highlight key lines in six colors
• Scripture references link automatically. Tap one to insert the passage, or look up any passage and drop it in
• Start from your own templates, with a default for your weekly sermon
• Private notes for every sermon
• Export a clean PDF or print your manuscript

PREACH WITH CONFIDENCE
• A distraction-free pulpit view with large, adjustable text
• Scroll or page through your manuscript, with tap, swipe, keyboard and Bluetooth page-turner support
• Dark, Light and High Contrast themes, with adjustable line spacing and margins
• Jump straight to any section of your sermon
• Clock and timer that counts up or down from your time limit, with a gentle warning as time runs short
• Your screen stays awake while you preach

RECORD YOUR SERMON
• Tap Record in Preach Mode to capture your sermon from the iPhone, iPad or Mac microphone, or a connected mic
• Recordings are saved with each sermon. Play them back, share them to your church website or podcast host, or find them in the Files app
• On Mac, add recordings to your Music library, labeled with the sermon, series and preacher

REMEMBER WHERE YOU PREACHED
• Record each time you preach a sermon: church, location, date, occasion and notes
• See at a glance where a sermon was last preached
• Perfect for guest preaching, pulpit supply and re-preaching a sermon years later

ILLUSTRATIONS & QUOTES
• Keep illustrations, quotes, personal stories and historical examples in one searchable library
• Insert them into a sermon in a couple of taps
• SermonSteward tracks where each one was used, so you never repeat a story to the same congregation

ORGANIZED FOR THE LONG HAUL
• Organize by series and tags; rename or merge tags anytime
• Favorites, archive and fast search across every sermon
• A three-column layout on iPad and Mac: library, list and editor side by side
• iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac
• Export a complete backup of your library anytime

Built for pastors, preachers, church planters and seminary students who want software that simply works, and gets out of the way.

SERMONSTEWARD PRO
Create up to 10 sermons free. SermonSteward Pro unlocks unlimited sermons with a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://ryanegli.com/sermonsteward-privacy-policy

## Key features

- Distraction-free writing and preaching modes
- Automatic scripture reference linking
- Adjustable text size and themes for preaching
- Integrated clock and timer for sermons
- Sermon recording and sharing capabilities
- Searchable library for illustrations and quotes
- iCloud sync across devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SermonSteward Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| SermonSteward Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SermonSteward Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Is SermonSteward safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess SermonSteward.

## Is SermonSteward legit?

SermonSteward: Sermon Writer appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for SermonSteward is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermonsteward-sermon-writer/id6773958575/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I like it so far, here are a few suggestions

*2026-10-08*

I just got this app and I really like it so far. I love the simplicity of it. I have other software that I can use for commentaries and such, but I love how this does the preaching mode. I think it would be nice if there was a way to change the timer in the preaching mode mode, because there are sometimes I may preach a shorter message. It would also be nice to have some highlighter options.

## Frequently asked questions about SermonSteward

### What is SermonSteward?

SermonSteward is a productivity app designed to help religious leaders write, organize, preach, and record their sermons. It offers a familiar word processor interface for writing and a distraction-free view for preaching.

### How many sermons can I create for free with SermonSteward?

You can create up to 10 sermons for free with SermonSteward. To unlock unlimited sermons, you can subscribe to SermonSteward Pro.

### What are the subscription options for SermonSteward Pro?

SermonSteward Pro offers a monthly subscription for $0.99/month, a yearly subscription for $9.99/year, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. These can be managed in your App Store account settings.

### Can I use SermonSteward on multiple devices?

Yes, SermonSteward supports iCloud sync, allowing you to access and manage your sermons across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

### Does SermonSteward have ads?

No, SermonSteward is ad-free, providing a focused experience for users.

### What devices is SermonSteward compatible with?

SermonSteward is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices.

### How often is SermonSteward updated?

The latest version of SermonSteward is 1.2.0, and it was last updated on October 19, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

### Can I export my sermons from SermonSteward?

Yes, you can export your sermons as a clean PDF or print your manuscript. You can also export a complete backup of your entire sermon library.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-10-19

SermonSteward 1.2 is our biggest update yet.

NEW
• SermonSteward Pro Lifetime: unlock unlimited sermons with a one-time purchase, no subscription needed
• Record your sermon: tap Record in Preach Mode. Recordings are saved with each sermon to play, share or find in the Files app. On Mac, add them to your Music library
• Highlight text in six colors
• Bulleted and numbered lists
• Count-down timer: set a time limit and watch it count down, or keep counting up
• Page-turner and keyboard support in Preach Mode
• Preach Mode themes (Dark, Light, High Contrast), line spacing, margins, jump to section, and it remembers your place
• Record that you preached a sermon right from Preach Mode when you finish
• Export to PDF and print
• A three-column layout on iPad and Mac
• Sermon notes, editable preaching history, and default and duplicate templates
• Rename, merge and delete tags
• Related passages, favorites and archive for illustrations and quotes

IMPROVEMENTS
• Preach Mode is now available on Mac
• Heading styles apply to the whole line with just a tap
• Scripture links are smarter about everyday words and en-dash ranges
• Clearer empty screens, safer deletes, and a confirmation before restoring a backup
• Large photos are resized automatically to save space

FIXES
• Opening a sermon no longer marks it as edited
• Restoring a backup no longer merges different sermons that share a title
• New sermons keep their template’s formatting and open right away

### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-18

This update focuses on speed and reliability:

• Bible passage lookups are now cached on your device, so translations and books load instantly—even without a connection.

• Smoother performance when illustrations have several photos attached.

• Strengthened reliability of backup and restore, so your sermon library stays safe.

Thanks for using SermonSteward!

### 1.1.3 — 2026-07-05

No release notes.

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