How to Preach Without Notes: 6 Essential Tips | Practical Preaching Module 5

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Welcome to module five of Practical Preaching! This module focuses on teaching you how to preach effectively without using notes. The speaker, reflecting on personal experiences, shares insights and a six-step approach that helped transform his preaching style from relying on extensive notes to speaking freely without them. Key steps include gradually reducing the amount of notes, using a consistent outline, employing more slides, putting in the necessary work, being okay with forgetting things, and learning to trust yourself. By following these practical tips, you can enhance your connection with your audience and deliver more genuine and impactful sermons.

00:00 Introduction to Preaching Without Notes
01:50 Personal Journey and Initial Challenges
03:06 Six Tips for Preaching Without Notes
03:21 Tip 1: Force Yourself to Take Every Step
04:40 Tip 2: Use the Same Outline Every Week
05:36 Tip 3: Use More Slides on Your Screen
08:14 Tip 4: Commit to Putting in the Work
09:39 Tip 5: Be Okay with Forgetting Things
11:43 Tip 6: Learn to Trust Yourself
13:13 Recap of Tips and Final Thoughts

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