# LightSource: Christian Sermons

> Bible Ministry Teaching

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id414714088](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id414714088)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id414714088`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Salem Communications
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (527 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-01-30
- **First published:** 2011-11-29
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lightsource-christian-sermons/id414714088)
- **Website:** [https://www.lightsource.com/](https://www.lightsource.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.salemwebnetwork.com/our-brands/privacy-policy/](https://www.salemwebnetwork.com/our-brands/privacy-policy/)

## Description

LightSource: Christian Sermons is a video and audio app that provides free access to premier Christian ministry broadcasts. Watch live church services, video podcasts, and a wide library of archived sermons from trusted pastors and Bible teachers, all in one place.

Features include instant streaming on iPhone and iPad, audio-only listening, unlimited archived broadcasts, and easy browsing by ministry name, host, or topic. You can also purchase ministry resources and donate to ministries, with a refreshed layout for easy navigation. Discover ministries like TD Jakes, Charles Stanley, Dr. James Dobson, Dr. Jack Graham, and more to grow your faith anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #71,030 — Overall
- #84 — source

## Review summary

Reviewers praise LightSource for offering a wide, diverse library of sermons from many pastors and daily biblical content that supports study and inspiration. However, the app frequently struggles with reliability and playback, including glitches, crashes, AirPlay restarts, and programs cutting out. Account management is also problematic, with users reporting difficulty creating or deleting accounts and persistent login prompts. Users also cite navigation and UX issues, such as cumbersome transitions between clips and full messages and a tendency to deliver only fragments. Notifications and badges can be excessive. Overall, content value exists but stability and usability need fixes.

### Pros

- Extensive library of sermons/preachers from around the country.
- Daily devotional content and expository Bible teachings that encourage study.
- Accessible anytime to listen to sermons, even when church attendance is limited.
- Powerful, uplifting messages that many users find inspiring.

### Cons

- Playback reliability issues: glitches, crashes, and AirPlay restarts.
- Account management problems: difficulty creating or deleting accounts and persistent login prompts.
- UI/UX navigation and playback controls: cumbersome transitions between clips and full messages, forced intros, and needing to add to a playlist before listening.
- Content is fragmented: some programs are only short clips rather than full sermons.
- Notification/badge annoyance: excessive or persistent push notices.

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