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Getting started
What is Sermon Encore?
A tool that turns a sermon you’ve finished into first drafts of a blog post, a discussion guide, a promo kit, and pictures, in your own voice. You review and edit everything before you use it.
Does it write sermons?
No. It starts from a sermon you’ve already prepared. It reshapes your material for readers and groups; it doesn’t create a sermon for you.
Do I need a full manuscript?
No. A manuscript, an outline or notes, or a mix of both all work. With an outline, Sermon Encore asks a few short questions so it doesn’t have to guess at your stories and application.
What files can I use?
Word files (.docx) or text you paste in. If your sermon is in Google Docs or Pages, download it as a Word file or copy and paste the text.
How long does it take?
Setting up your profile takes about five minutes the first time. After that, a sermon takes 5 to 10 minutes, mostly waiting while drafts are written. Each pair of pictures takes 1 to 2 minutes.
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Drafts and your voice
Will the drafts sound like me?
They follow your profile: how you describe your voice, your writing rules, and any sample writing you add. The more you fill in, the closer they get. After each sermon, Sermon Encore suggests new rules based on the edits you made.
How do I know what the app added?
Anything that wasn’t in your sermon or your answers is highlighted in yellow so you can keep it or cut it. Spots that need your attention, like a quote to double-check, are marked in orange.
Does it check Scripture?
It flags quotations that don’t match the Bible text and references that look wrong. It doesn’t question your interpretation. If you add your denomination or tradition, it may also note a reading that’s unusual in that tradition.
Does it post anything to my church’s website or social media?
No. Nothing is ever published for you. You download or copy the drafts and pictures and use them wherever you like.
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Plans and limits
What counts toward my limits?
A sermon counts once, when Sermon Encore reads it. A rewrite is writing the same kind of draft again for the same sermon. A picture remake is another pair for a picture idea that already has one. Your first draft of each kind and the first pair for each picture idea are included. Editing a draft yourself never counts.
When do my counts start over?
On the first day of each month.
Can I change or cancel my plan?
Yes, anytime, from your membership account page.
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Privacy and ownership
Are my sermons used to train AI?
No. Sermon Encore uses business services from Anthropic and OpenAI, and their terms say content sent that way isn’t used to train their models. See the privacy policy for details.
Who owns the drafts and pictures?
You do. Use them for your church however you like.
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Help
Is there technical support?
Sermon Encore is offered as is, without technical support. The Help tab inside the app and this page answer most questions. For general questions, use the contact page.
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