Dauphin Island Baptist Church Message of the Week

In the Bible, God reveals Himself in a perfect and profound way, along with His commands for our lives. In this compelling message, Pastor Chris Schansberg uncovers the incredible opportunities that God's Word offers us. The Bible emphasizes that God truly cares about our relationships—with Him and with each other. By providing us with the Bible, God equips us to build strong foundations for our l...

Every word of the Bible is true—without exception, without error. In this message, Pastor Chris Schansberg invites us into a daily walk of faith and obedience, guided by Scripture. The Bible is fully reliable in everything it addresses—it is God’s complete self-revelation, and when we read it, we’re hearing His voice directly. This is more than just reading a book; it’s an invitation to encounter...

God has provided us with His Word—the Bible—to guide us rather than leaving us to navigate our own religious experiences or opinions. In this impactful message, Pastor Chris Schansberg explores the significance of the Bible as God's communication to us. Whether you are new to the Gospel, a long-time Christian, or seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture, this message will resonate with you, ins...

Being a Dad is a big deal! God calls Dads to raise children who thrive, are well-equipped to face life's challenges, and walk with Jesus naturally and with ease. However, today, dads are often told that their role in the family is optional and unimportant. In this message, Pastor Chris Schansberg helps us understand the importance and influence of fathers and how they can guide their children towa...

Every Christian should take their family heritage seriously. In this message, Pastor Chris Schansberg encourages us to explore our family's backstory—identifying both the positive and negative aspects, as well as the heritage of faith that may be present. By understanding how God roots each believer within their family, we can uncover a path toward a life filled with potential and achievements for...

To have the abundant family lives Jesus promises, we must be aware of what is happening and take our families seriously. In this message, Pastor Chris Schansberg reminds us that if we are on the lookout, our family connections are full of signals that, if heeded, can lead us to happier, more fulfilling, and prosperous relationships. This message is a call to rise to the call to do the hard work in...

Part of God’s design and intention for families is for the parents to pass on the blessing to each of their children. The blessing is the unleashing of spiritual power and direction for an individual. When parents get the blessing right, great things follow. In this powerful message, Pastor Chris Schansberg calls the Church to return the blessing to the central role of each family. When we take th...

To build healthy families, we need to let go of anger. Left unchecked, anger’s destructive power can wreck families and shatter close relationships. In this powerful message, Pastor Chris Schansberg shares the Biblical perspective on our anger—and how God offers us a better path. Learn how choosing forgiveness, self-control, and patience provides a better and more joyous path than the temporary sa...

Moms are God's agents of grace and blessing for our world! In the Father's plan, each Mom is meant by the Father to be an agent of His Kingdom, establishing His blessings and purposes for each family. In this transformative message, Pastor Chris Schansberg offers fresh insight into what it means to be a Mom and how God's grace is present for each woman to reach her full mothering potential. Let th...

As the children of God and as his Church, we need to understand the promise and reward of heaven. In today’s Christian culture, we ignore God’s promised blessings of heaven. The result of abandoning heavenly thinking is that we often live without the encouragement and excitement the news of heaven is supposed to bring. When disconnected from the promise of heaven, our efforts will be driven by les...

The Ascension is the launching of God's final act to bring about the Kingdom of God in this world. Join us as we hear from Pastor Chris Schansberg, who shares a power-packed message of hope and contagious joy. Discover the meaning of the Ascension of Jesus and the Hope it holds for you and the world. We bless you and pray that God speaks directly to your heart as you listen to this week's sermon.

Easter is about Jesus’ transformation of death. In Jesus’ death and resurrection, He took the power of death and completely shattered it. This was God’s plan from the beginning. In this message, Pastor Chris Schansberg unpacks the Biblical teaching on the significance of Easter. Jesus’ resurrection destroys death’s power to separate us from God and our loved ones. Through Jesus’ resurrection, we b...

Christians often see the Garden of Gethsemane as a mysterious event—but is it? God shares this story with us in the four gospels because it reveals Jesus’ humanity, the price he paid for our salvation, and how God is with us in our worst moments. In this message, Pastor Chris Schansberg presents a fresh perspective on this unique trial Jesus underwent for us. Join us and receive revelation on this...

Palm Sunday is a wonderful Christian Day of Celebration, but what does it really mean? Surprisingly, most people miss the simple teaching of Scripture on this important subject. In this sermon, Pastor Chris Schansberg teaches about the meaning of Palm Sunday and its importance to you and me. In the Biblical accounts of Palm Sunday, we’re challenged to view our level of commitment to Jesus. Find th...

We often overlook the importance of Jesus’ Cleansing of the Jerusalem Temple at the beginning and end of His ministry. To our thinking, this is a minor event—when Jesus went and “straightened things out” at the Temple. In this message, Pastor Chris Schansberg unpacks what the Cleansing of the Jerusalem Temple signifies—Jesus’ plan to change the world and bring light to every darkness. This message...

We often talk about important issues, but what is more important than what happens after death? In this sermon, Pastor Chris Schansberg unpacks the biblical keys to beginning the process of unlocking our Heavenly rewards. It’s easy to get distracted by the little prizes the World offers that distract us from the Grand gifts that await us after death! When God gives us a promise, He doesn’t tease u...

In this powerful message, Pastor Chris Schansberg unpacks how the Apostle John can be so confident in our ability to live a victorious Christian life.  To live a life of victory we need to understand the impact of being a child of God; the incredible role of faith and Jesus’ shepherding care of our lives. There is a cause-and-effect between these realities and our ability to live in victory. We pr...

As disciples of Jesus, we are given a Mission. Our Mission is to bring men, women, boys, and girls to know Jesus as Lord and Savior—and teach them to obey Jesus’ Commands. Our Mission is backed by the full authority of Jesus—and He calls us to tell others about Him with boldness. In this message, Pastor Chris Schansberg teaches why we want to seek to influence people with God’s miracle-working pow...

God has a Mission for each of His people and the church. That is the Mission of bringing people into a saving relationship with Jesus. When we decide to live as disciples of Jesus, we open ourselves to the freedom of that calling. When we live in the Holy Spirit, God will open amazing doors for us—and we must choose to walk through those created opportunities! As Pastor Chris Schansberg shares thi...

Blue Pill or Red Pill? We live in a world that embraces falsehood, but when we turn to Jesus, we get the ultimate Red Pill experience. Today, we live in a social and media environment that embraces falsehood and invites us to follow. Yet the honest, best answer is found in living in the Truth. In this message, Pastor Chris Schansberg shares a powerful revelation, teaching us how to live in the pow...

When you accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, you became a child of the God of the Universe. In this sermon, Pastor Chris Schansberg provides a unique teaching on what it means to be a child of God. When you became a child of God, you received at least four promises that will redefine your life. Discover the promises God has for His children and begin to walk in the promises God has made to you in a...

Many people worry about whether or not they know God—they wonder if they are saved. Did you know that God has provided several tests in the Bible that tell us where we stand with Him? You can understand from your lifestyle, your confession, and the presence of the Holy Spirit whether you are a Child of God. Join us as we hear from Pastor Chris Schansberg, who shares biblical truth, compelling stor...

God allows us to experience Complete Joy. Join us as Pastor Chris Schansberg shares a timely message on how we can daily find the experience of complete joy in the truth of the Gospel message and the fellowship of our local church. Drawing from the first epistle of John, he highlights how the Apostle John shared his direct experience with Jesus and how knowing Him draws us into fellowship with oth...

God has empowered each believer with the potency and power to extend the Kingdom of God in this world. When we live a life of obedience and faith, the result is that we bring powerful blessings to the people and situations our lives touch. Join Pastor Chris Schansberg and the DIBC Congregation for this message celebrating our church's January 2025 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. In this message, yo...

When you accept Jesus as Savior and Lord, He intends for you to work the Miracles of God in the lives and situations around you. When we live life in obedience to Jesus, the consequence is that each Christian will live a powerful, effective life that blesses many. In this sermon, Pastor Chris Schansberg prepares us for the third week of our January 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Listen to this pow...