Dauphin Island Baptist Church Message of the Week

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 stories, biblical teaching, and encouragement for parents and families, Pastor Chris reminds us that some of the most important moments in life happen in the ordinary decisions we make every day.

Whether you’re a father, a parent, a grandparent, or simply someone seeking to follow Jesus more closely, this message will encourage you to keep loving, keep serving, keep trusting God, and keep showing up. As we choose what matters most over what feels most urgent, God uses our faithfulness to strengthen relationships, build lasting legacies, and shape us into people others can count on.

Scripture: Luke 9:21–25
Series: When in Rome, Pt. II
Message Title: Keep Showing Up

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 ultimately, He works through us to accomplish His purposes.

Many believers struggle with disappointment, doubt, and the temptation to settle for less than God’s promises. Yet Paul points us back to the “God of hope” who still fills His people through the power of the Holy Spirit. This message is a reminder that hope is not wishful thinking—it is confident trust in a faithful God.

You’ll discover:

• How trust in God leads to greater joy, peace, and hope

• Why God sees more potential in you than you see in yourself

• How God prepares ordinary people to impact others for Christ

• Why someone in your life may need what God has been growing in you

• How Jesus does the heavy lifting while we simply say yes

Whether you’re feeling spiritually strong or running on empty, this message will encourage you to trust God again, recognize His work in your life, and take your next step of faith.

Scripture: Romans 15:13–19

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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 judging one another over secondary matters, we are called to welcome one another, extend grace, and trust God to continue His work in people’s lives.

In “Room at the Table,” you’ll discover why Jesus welcomed us before we had everything figured out, why God may be doing more in someone’s life than we can see, and how we can protect what God is building in the people around us.

Whether you’re navigating conflict in your family, church, small group, or friendships, this practical and encouraging message will help you cultivate unity without compromising truth.

Scripture: Romans 14:1–5, 13–18

Key Topics:
• Christian Unity
• Grace and Truth
• Romans 14
• Church Relationships
• Spiritual Growth
• Welcoming Others
• Conflict Resolution
• Discipleship
• The Gospel

Jesus made room for you. Now make room for someone else.

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 made new.

Paul reminds us that the night is almost gone and the Day is almost here. Because of that reality, followers of Jesus are called to live differently. We are called to wake up, put on the armor of light, live as people who belong to the Day, and ultimately put on the Lord Jesus Christ.

In this encouraging and practical message, you’ll discover how the promise of Christ’s return gives hope in difficult seasons, strength for daily living, and a fresh vision for the future God is preparing for His people.

Whether you’re facing disappointment, spiritual drift, temptation, or simply need renewed perspective, this message will encourage you to lift your eyes, trust God’s promises, and walk closely with Jesus.

The Day is coming. The question is: Are we living like people who belong to it?

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 explores four powerful challenges from Romans 12:9–16. You’ll discover why real love goes deeper than good intentions, why spiritual passion must be protected, why God calls us to step into the stories of people around us, and why the love we experience in Christ was never meant to stay inside the walls of the church.

This message is a reminder that real love isn’t proven by what we say. It’s proven by what we do.

Maybe God is calling you to make that phone call.

Maybe He’s calling you to encourage someone you’ve been thinking about for weeks.

Maybe He’s inviting you back to a deeper passion for Jesus.

Or maybe He’s stretching your circle and asking you to love someone who feels difficult to love.

Wherever you find yourself today, this message will encourage you to move beyond surface-level faith and embrace the kind of love that only Jesus can produce.

Because when the love of Jesus fills our hearts, it creates something the world can never manufacture.

Scripture: Romans 12:9–16

Series: When In Rome, Pt. II

Key Thought:
“Jesus’ love in us creates a kind of love the world cannot manufacture.”  

Welcome Home.

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 act, and even how we see ourselves. Through powerful biblical examples, practical application, and a clear presentation of the Gospel, this message shows that Christianity is more than getting to heaven someday—it’s about being transformed today by the mercy of Jesus.

If you’ve ever wondered how faith moves from belief into daily life, this message will encourage you to surrender more deeply, think more biblically, and live more fully in the grace of God.

Scripture: Romans 12:1–3
Series: When In Rome, Pt. II
Message Title: Mercy Changes Everything

Mercy doesn’t just forgive your past—it rewrites the way you live.

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 the world, and was blessed before performance or striving ever entered the picture.

This message speaks directly to mothers, spiritual mothers, mentors, families, and anyone who has ever wrestled with questions about worth, pressure, comparison, or purpose.

In a culture filled with competing voices, Pastor Chris reminds us that God’s voice is still the one that defines who we are.

Key themes include:
• You Were Never Random
• You Carry His Image
• You Were Made to Multiply Life
• Blessed First
• Made for Relationship with God

Whether you are weary, discouraged, searching for hope, or needing to reconnect with Jesus, this message offers encouragement, healing, and a fresh reminder of God’s purpose and grace for your life.

Key Scripture:
Genesis 1:27–28

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 feels finished isn’t finished
• Nothing is wasted in God’s hands
• It’s not too far gone
• God is doing more than you can see

If you’re walking through a difficult season or waiting on a breakthrough, this message will help you trust God again and keep moving forward in faith.

Key takeaway:
What feels permanently lost may be one step away from restoration in God’s hands.

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 of Peter stepping out onto the water, this sermon shows what it really means to call on the name of the Lord—and how that moment of faith brings forgiveness, freedom, restoration, and new life.

This message will help you:

Understand how close you really are to God

Discover what it means to say “Jesus is Lord”

See how faith works—even when you still have doubts

Take a real step toward Jesus today

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or like you’ve missed your moment with God—this message is for you.

👉 You are one response away from everything changing.

Scripture: Romans 10:8–13
Series: When In Rome, Pt. II
Church: Dauphin Island Baptist Church

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 the Holy Spirit. Through this teaching, you’ll discover how God equips His people for unity, fills them with His presence, empowers them for purpose, and sends them out into a ready harvest.

If you’ve been feeling discouraged, stuck, or unsure of your next step, this message will encourage you to trust that God is not finished with you. The same Spirit who filled the early church is alive and at work in your life today.

You’ll be challenged to stop striving to earn God’s approval and instead receive His grace through Jesus—and then step into the mission He’s placed right in front of you.

Because the truth is simple and powerful:

Jesus is with you.

The Holy Spirit is working in you.

And your next step matters.

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