Dauphin Island Baptist Church Message of the Week

Church was never meant to be somewhere we simply show up. Jesus invites us into something MORE—a family where we can belong, be known, and share LIFE together. In Finding HOME Matters More Than Sharing SPACE, Pastor Chris Schansberg unpacks Acts 2:42–47 and the biblical picture of koinonia—Christian fellowship and shared life. The early church didn’t just worship in the same room. They prayed toge...

What if you didn’t have to figure everything out on your own? In Help Is Here, Pastor Chris Schansberg continues More Than Together with a message from 2 Corinthians 13:11–14 about what it means to live in fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Following Jesus is deeply personal—but we were never meant to follow Him alone. The Holy Spirit isn’t distant, and He isn’t simply Someone Christians believe in....

There’s more to following Jesus than simply knowing about Him. Jesus is inviting us to share life with Him. In There’s More to Life, Pastor Chris Schansberg explores the powerful New Testament idea of koinōnia—a life of genuine fellowship with God that overflows into the way we love, serve, and make room for others. John tells us that Jesus doesn’t simply give life—Jesus is life itself. And the in...

What if following Jesus was never meant to stop with you? In Come. Follow. Repeat., part of the Start With One series, Pastor Chris Schansberg unpacks the beautiful invitation of Jesus in Matthew 11:28–30—“Come to Me.” Jesus sees what you’re carrying. He knows the questions, the pressure, the pain, and the parts of your story nobody else sees. And He doesn’t promise a life without weight. He promi...

What do you do when your future feels uncertain, your past still speaks loudly, or parts of your life seem too broken to become beautiful again? In this hope-filled message from Romans 8, Pastor Chris Schansberg reminds us that our confidence isn’t found in our ability to hold on to God—it’s found in God’s faithfulness to hold on to us. Because of Jesus, you’re in better hands than you think. Disc...

What if the moment you’ve been praying for doesn’t look like you expected? In this message from the Start With One series, Pastor Chris Schansberg explores Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4:4–14, revealing how God often works through ordinary conversations to accomplish extraordinary things. Jesus didn’t wait for the perfect setting—He embraced the interruption, crossed cultural...

Who is your Somebody? The friend. The child. The spouse. The coworker. The person you’ve been praying for and believing God to reach. In Mark 2, four ordinary men carried their friend to Jesus. When the crowd got in the way, they didn’t quit. When the door was blocked, they found another way. Their compassion was stronger than the obstacles in front of them. And maybe that’s the challenge for all...

Before we talk to people about God, we need to talk to God about people. In Week 2 of the Start With One series, Pastor Chris Schansberg explores Colossians 4:2–6 and reveals a powerful truth that can change the way we think about evangelism: the most important conversation often happens before we ever speak a word. Prayer is not the backup plan—it is the starting point.   Through Scripture and pr...

What happens when one person meets Jesus? In this message from John 1:40–49, Pastor Chris Schansberg launches the Start With One series by exploring a simple but powerful truth: everybody has a somebody. Andrew finds Simon. Philip finds Nathanael. Jesus finds Philip. Throughout the story, ordinary people take intentional steps to help others encounter Christ.   In Why Is Everybody Finding Somebody...

In this Father’s Day message, Pastor Chris Schansberg explores Jesus’ call to discipleship in Luke 9:21–25 and what it means to faithfully “Keep Showing Up.” While the message speaks directly to fathers, its challenge applies to every follower of Christ. Jesus modeled a life of sacrifice, endurance, and unwavering love. He not only showed us the way—He invites us to walk it. Through practical stor...

In Romans 15:13–19, the Apostle Paul reminds us that God wants to do more in us than we realize—and more through us than we imagine. In this encouraging message, Pastor Chris explores what happens when God’s hope takes hold of a person’s life. God fills us with joy and peace as we trust Him. He grows us in ways we often don’t recognize. He prepares us to encourage and influence others. And ultimat...

What do we do when Christians disagree? In this message from Romans 14, Pastor Chris Schansberg explores one of the greatest challenges facing the church today: how to remain united when we don’t see every issue the same way. The believers in Rome were divided over food, holy days, and personal convictions. Paul reminds them—and us—that not every difference should become a division. Instead of jud...

What if the future God has promised is closer than you think? In this message from Romans 13:11–14, Pastor Chris Schansberg explores Paul’s urgent call to wake up spiritually, live with anticipation, and prepare for the Day that is coming. The Bible teaches that history is moving toward a moment when Jesus Christ will return, every promise of God will be fulfilled, and everything broken will be ma...

We live in a world that talks a lot about love—but often struggles to define it. Every day we’re surrounded by competing voices telling us what love is, what love should feel like, and who deserves it. Yet when we come to Romans 12, Paul gives us a completely different picture. He shows us a kind of love that doesn’t just sound good—it changes lives. In this message, Pastor Chris Schansberg explor...

What happens when the mercy of God becomes more than a theological idea? In this message from Romans 12:1–3, Pastor Chris Schansberg explores how the grace of Jesus doesn’t just forgive us—it transforms us. Paul moves from eleven chapters of God’s saving work to a practical challenge: let the mercy of God reshape the way you live. Discover how mercy changes what we give God, how we think, how we a...

In this powerful Mother’s Day message, Pastor Chris explores Genesis 1:27–28 and reminds us that before culture ever spoke over our lives, God already had. “God Said It First” is a message about identity, purpose, blessing, and relationship with God. Through Scripture and pastoral encouragement, we discover that humanity was never random, carries the image of God, was created to bring life into th...

What if what feels over… isn’t over? In this encouraging message, Pastor Chris Schansberg reminds us that God is still writing your story—even in seasons that feel paused or unclear. If you’ve been tempted to give up, this message will help you rediscover hope and trust that God’s not done yet.   Through Scripture and real-life examples, this message unpacks four anchors for staying in the story:...

What if you’re not far from God at all… but closer than you think? In this message, This Close to Everything Changing, Pastor Chris walks through Romans 10:8–13 and reveals a powerful truth: you don’t need to go on a spiritual journey, clean up your life, or have perfect faith to find God. The message of Jesus is near—and one simple response can change everything.   Through Scripture and the story...

In this message, Still Moving Forward, we step into Acts 2 and the powerful moment of Pentecost—the day the Holy Spirit came and launched the mission of the church. What Jesus began, the Holy Spirit continues, and that means His mission is still moving forward today.  This message is a reminder that following Jesus isn’t about standing still—it’s about stepping forward in the power and presence of...

What if the resurrection didn’t just change history—but changes everything for you? In this Easter message, we step into John 20 and the moment Mary, Peter, and John encounter the empty tomb. What they saw shifted everything—from fear to faith, from confusion to clarity, from hopelessness to living hope. And it can do the same for you. Because Jesus is alive, you can be forgiven, you can know God,...

Most people see the cross as a moment in history. But what if it’s actually an invitation into a completely new life? In this message, “Don’t Miss What the Cross Made Possible,” we walk through Colossians 2:13–15 and uncover the life-changing reality of what Jesus accomplished on Good Friday.  This isn’t just about emotion. This isn’t just about remembering. This is about stepping into what Jesus...

Easter is more than a moment to celebrate—it’s a rescue story meant for you. In this message from Luke 15:1–7, we explore the parable of the lost sheep and discover the heart of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He doesn’t just love the world in general—He pursues each person personally. He comes after the one. No matter how far you’ve wandered or what you’ve carried, Jesus steps into your story to resc...

In this message from 1 John 1:1–4, Pastor Chris explores the simple but powerful invitation at the heart of the Christian life: “Come and see.” Christianity is not merely a set of ideas—it is an invitation to experience life with Jesus. The Apostle John writes from personal experience. He had seen Jesus, heard Him teach, and walked with Him daily, and that encounter changed everything. Because of...

What did Jesus say would identify His followers? In John 13:34–35, spoken just hours before His crucifixion, Jesus gives His disciples a new command: “Love one another as I have loved you.” According to Jesus, the clearest evidence of authentic discipleship is not knowledge, influence, or religious activity—it is love. In this message, we explore how the love of Christ shapes the life and mission...

What does it really mean to love like Jesus? In this powerful message from John 13:34–35, we explore Jesus’ command to love one another—not based on our standards, but on His. This isn’t just a feeling or a good intention; it’s a call to action, a new way of living, and a defining mark of true discipleship. In this Mission Sunday message, we unpack how: Love starts with Jesus—not us Love moves tow...