The Sermon Notes App That Records While You Write
Capture the whole sermon, not just fragments. Our app records the audio while you type, timestamps every note, and drops full Bible verses into your sermon notes the moment the preacher references them.
Everything a Sermon Notes App Should Do
Built around how a church service actually flows — fast preaching, rapid Scripture references, and no time to fiddle with your phone
Record + Write Together
One tap starts the recording. Keep typing your sermon notes — the audio captures everything you miss.
Timestamped Notes
Every line you write is linked to its moment in the recording. Tap a note later and hear the preacher again.
Verses Insert Themselves
The preacher says “turn to Romans 8” — you type it, and the full passage appears in your notes instantly.
A Sermon Archive
Organize sermon notes by preacher, series, or topic — and search years of teaching in seconds.
The Best Sermon Notes App, Compared
Most people take sermon notes in a generic notes app, a voice recorder, or a paper journal — and lose something with each. Here's how our app compares.
| Feature | Our App | Apple Notes | Voice Memos | Paper Journal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record audio while typing notes | Yes | No | Audio only | No |
| Notes timestamped to the recording | Yes | No | No | No |
| Automatic Bible verse insertion | Yes | No | No | By hand |
| Organize by preacher & series | Yes | Manual folders | No | Limited |
| Search years of sermon notes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Share notes with audio & verses | Yes | Limited | Audio only | No |
| Built for church services | Yes | No | No | No |
A notes app loses the audio. A voice recorder loses your thoughts. Paper loses both by next month. A dedicated sermon notes app keeps the message, your notes, and the Scripture together — that's why this is the best sermon notes app for anyone who wants Sunday to last past Sunday.
Sermon Notes for Every Setting
Sunday Services
Take sermon notes without missing a word — the recording catches everything while you focus on what God is saying to you.
Conferences & Guest Speakers
Fast sessions, unfamiliar preachers, dense teaching — tag each session by speaker and revisit the recordings on the drive home.
Online Church & Podcasts
Watching a livestream or listening to a sermon podcast? Take the same timestamped sermon notes from your couch or your commute.
Midweek Review
Reopen Sunday's sermon notes during the week, replay key moments, and let the message shape your devotions and small group discussion.
Never Choose Between Listening and Writing
The recording has your back
The hardest part of sermon note-taking is that preaching doesn't pause. While you're writing down one point, the next one is already gone. With this app you tap record once, then write freely — anything you miss is in the audio, and because your notes are timestamped, jumping back to a specific moment takes one tap, not ten minutes of scrubbing.
Scripture references get the same treatment: type the reference the preacher gives and the full verse text appears inline, in your choice of 10+ translations. It's the same engine that powers our Bible notes app features for personal study.
Available Bible Versions:
Sermon Notes App FAQ
Common questions about taking sermon notes with our app
What is the best app for taking sermon notes?
Our app is a sermon notes app built specifically for church services. It records the sermon audio while you type, timestamps every note to the recording, and automatically inserts full Bible verses when the preacher references a passage. Generic note apps can hold text, but they can't record and write at the same time or connect your notes to the moment they were spoken.
Can I record a sermon while taking notes at the same time?
Yes — that's the core of the app. Tap record when the sermon starts and keep typing as normal. The audio captures in the background and each note you write is timestamped to the recording, so you can later tap any line of your sermon notes and hear exactly what the preacher was saying at that moment.
How do I organize sermon notes by preacher or series?
Every sermon note can be tagged with the preacher's name, a topic, or a custom notebook for a series. Over time you build a searchable archive of every sermon you've heard — find all notes from one preacher, one book of the Bible, or one sermon series in seconds.
Does the sermon notes app work without internet at church?
Yes. Recording, note-taking, and organization all work fully offline, so poor reception in a church building never interrupts your sermon notes. Bible verse insertion works with your downloaded translations too.
Can I share sermon notes with my small group?
Yes. You can share a complete sermon note — including the inserted Bible verses, the audio recording, and any images — as a single link, which is perfect for small group members who missed the service.
Take Sermon Notes That Last Past Sunday
Record, write, and revisit every sermon with notes connected to the audio and the Scripture. Free on iOS.
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