Christian Focus

Preaching without notes: I’ve watched the idea strike terror onto the hearts of fledgling preachers – and not a few veterans – countless times. But now there is help. Wilbur Ellsworth shows not only that this feat can be done, but also, more importantly, how and why it should be done.

Duane Litfin, Former President, Wheaton College

Preachers should read and carefully consider this very well–focused study on the oral sermon in our times. Dr. Ellsworth preaches to large congregations and provides moving testimony to how his preaching changed positively when he weaned himself from an addiction to his manuscript…highly recommended for all students and practitioners of the craft.

David L. Larsen, Professor Emeritus of Preaching, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois