Expositors Collective: Expository Preaching, Bible Teaching and Sermon Preparation Every Sermon Shouldn’t Sound Like the Book of Proverbs
Feb 10, 2026
Sean Hausman, pastor in Maui and former Dean of Men at Calvary Chapel Bible College, brings years of pastoral experience and practical teaching. He reflects on learning to follow an author’s unfolding argument, treating Scripture like a treasure map, and avoiding proverb-like flattening. The conversation also covers sermon prep habits, wise word-study use, and resisting performance-driven ministry.
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Bible College Rules That Stuck
- Sean recalled enforcing strict Bible college rules, like making beds and banning wet hair outside dorms.
- Clay and Mike remembered quirky announcements that made those rules memorable.
First Sermon Mistake: Imitation
- Sean described his first Bible study attempt imitating Chuck Missler and overreaching with types.
- He admits people fell asleep and that trying to be someone else backfired badly.
Scripture Moves Toward One Big Point
- Sean realized Scripture often builds to a single, unified point rather than isolated proverbs.
- He learned to follow the author's movement so the Bible 'gets somewhere' and leads readers to a big point.
