How to Install and Configure the Sermon Shots WordPress Plugin

Overview

The Sermon Shots WordPress integration gives your team the ability to pull clips, quote images, devotionals, blogs, discussion guides, and more—directly from your Sermon Shots account into your WordPress site.

This integration works like a media library inside WordPress, making it easy to add a post or build fully customized pages using the content you've already created in Sermon Shots. No downloads. No re-uploads. No extra tools. Just one seamless system for creating and publishing sermon content online.

Key Benefits

✓ Save time and simplify your workflow—no more bouncing between platforms.

✓ Keep your sermon archive fresh, inspiring, and easy to manage.

✓ Stay consistent with your church's branding and messaging.

✓ Extend the reach of your sermons through blogs, newsletters, and social pages—all powered by your WordPress site.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download the Plugin and Log in to WordPress Admin

First, download the WordPress Plugin for Sermon Shots here: https://sermonshots.com/integrations-wordpress/

Then, go to your WordPress dashboard by logging in at: yourwebsite.com/wp-admin.

Step 2: Go to Plugins Menu

After downloading the WordPress Plugin for Sermon Shots, unzip it. Then go to the left-hand sidebar and click Plugins → Add Plugin.

Step 3: Upload the Plugin ZIP

1. At the top of the page, click the Upload Plugin button.
2. Click Choose File, then locate the sermonshots-repurposed.zip file you downloaded.
3. Click Install Now.

Step 4: Activate the Plugin

1. Once installed, the Sermon Shots Repurposed plugin will now appear in your plugin list.
2. Locate the SermonShots – Repurposed Block and click Activate.
3. The Sermon Shots Repurposed plugin is now activated.

Configuration Steps

After activating the Plugin, you can Watch the Next Steps Here or follow the succeeding steps below:

Step 5: Access Plugin Settings

In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings → SermonShots

Step 6: Get Your API Key

1. Log in to your Sermon Shots account.
2. Go to the left-hand sidebar and click your profile name.
3. Select API Keys.
4. Click New Key button. Enter a name, then click Create Key.
5. Copy the entire API key to your clipboard. Then, click Confirm.

Step 7: Paste Your API Key into WordPress

Head back to your WordPress tab and paste the API key you just copied into the field provided. Make sure there are no extra spaces before or after the key, as this can cause connection issues.

Step 8: Save Your Changes

Click Save Changes to apply your settings. Once saved, the plugin will be able to pull content directly from your Sermon Shots account.

Step 9: Test the Connection

To verify everything is working correctly, go to the WordPress editor and test adding a Sermon Shots block:

1. Go to the left-hand sidebar and hover over Posts, then click Add Post.
2. Enter your post title in the title field.
3. Click the Add Block button (the plus icon).
4. Search for and select Sermon Shots.
5. In the Sermon Shots block that appears, you should see a dropdown menu on the right side for videos.
6. Click the dropdown arrow, and you should see your sermon videos listed.

 
If your videos appear in the video list selection, congratulations! You've successfully connected the Sermon Shots plugin using the API.

That's it! Your WordPress site is now integrated with Sermon Shots, and you're ready to start adding sermon content to your posts.

Using Your Connected Plugin

Once configured, you can:

• Browse your content library directly inside WordPress
• Create new pages or posts using your Sermon Shots content
• Drag and drop clips, images, quotes, and devotionals onto your pages
• Customize layouts without any coding knowledge
• Auto-sync new content as it's created in Sermon Shots

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

"Failed to Load Video List" Error

If you encounter a "Failed to Load Video List" message when trying to access your sermon content in the WordPress editor, this typically indicates a connection issue between WordPress and your Sermon Shots account.

Follow these steps to resolve it:

Quick Fix: Reset the Block and Plugin

The fastest way to resolve this issue is to refresh the block and plugin connection:

1. Delete the Sermon Shots block - In the WordPress editor, click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the Sermon Shots block, then select Remove Block.

  2. Deactivate and reactivate the plugin - Go to Plugins in your WordPress dashboard, find the SermonShots – Repurposed Block plugin, click Deactivate, then click Activate again.

 3. Add a new Sermon Shots block - Return to your post or page editor, click the Add Block button (plus icon), search for Sermon Shots, and add the block again.

 4. Test the video list - Click the dropdown arrow in the block's video selection menu. Your sermon videos should now appear.

This process resets the connection between WordPress and your Sermon Shots account and resolves most loading issues.

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance with the installation and setup process, please reach out to us at contact@sermonshots.com