of the sermon. He broke out in a sweat, occasionally hiccoughed, and I thought the paramedic call was not far behind. He stood still, gripping the podium as he completed his twelve-minute oral presentation, then he quickly sat down and hung his head. He had sought medical help and was told that it was a psychological issue. He was in therapy and was trying to overcome his fear of public speaking. He explained that for the five years of his preaching ministry every sermon was like this major presentation.