Dauphin Island Baptist Church Message of the Week

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, and you can step into a new kind of life marked by hope, peace, and purpose.

This isn’t just their story—it’s your invitation.

Things are different now… for you.

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 already finished.

Because of the cross:

→ You were dead… and God made you alive

→ You were guilty… and now you’re fully forgiven

→ Your debt stood against you… and now it’s paid in full

→ The enemy had power… and now that power is broken

And yet—so many people still live like they’re stuck in the cell… even though the door is open.

Don’t miss what Jesus already made possible.

🔥 Key Scripture

Colossians 2:13–15

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” — Galatians 5:1

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This message isn’t just something to watch—it’s something to respond to:

• Give your life to Jesus

• Let go of guilt and condemnation

• Step into the freedom you already have in Christ

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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 rescue, restore, and bring you home. This message reminds us that Easter is not just something we understand—it’s something we experience.

Part of the Alive Again Easter series, this message will encourage you to see the cross and resurrection not just as history, but as God’s personal invitation to you.

Scripture: Luke 15:1–7

Church: Dauphin Island Baptist Church

Location: Dauphin Island, Alabama

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 that, John could not keep the good news to himself. 

This message reminds us that the same Jesus the apostles knew is the Jesus we walk with today. When we experience His forgiveness, grace, and transforming presence, it naturally leads us to share that life with others. Evangelism does not always begin with a debate or a long explanation—it often begins with a simple invitation.

Pastor Chris unpacks how believers can live with this posture toward the world around them: inviting neighbors, friends, coworkers, and family members to discover the life we have found in Christ. Whether through a conversation, a personal story, or an invitation to church, God uses ordinary people to build bridges that lead others to Jesus.

Because when someone encounters Christ—sins are forgiven, life is made new, and heaven rejoices.

Life with Jesus is too good to keep to ourselves.

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 of the church. Jesus is not simply saving individuals; He is forming a new people whose lives reflect His character. When the love of Christ becomes visible among His followers—through forgiveness, service, humility, and sacrifice—it creates a powerful witness to the world.

This episode explores how:

• God’s heart has always been for the whole world

• Jesus forms a new people living under a new covenant

• A church marked by love becomes impossible to ignore

• Genuine love naturally moves outward into mission and evangelism

• God continues to do new things among His people

When the love of Christ is real in a church, it doesn’t remain inside the church—it reaches neighbors, communities, and the world.

If you want to understand what authentic Christian faith looks like in everyday life, this message points us back to the defining mark Jesus gave His followers: love the world can see.

Scripture: John 13:34–35

Series: Make Room for Healing

Message: Love the World Can See

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 toward people in real, practical ways

Love becomes the culture of the Church

And when His love lives among us, it doesn’t stay among us—it reaches the world

You’ll also hear how our church is living this out through mission partnerships, including supporting and sending those called to reach others with the Gospel.

If you’ve ever wondered what authentic Christian love looks like—or how your life can make a real impact—this message will both challenge and inspire you.

What if the Christian life isn’t about constantly returning to the altar—but learning to live from what Jesus already finished? In this powerful message from Hebrews 10:14–18, Pastor Chris Schansberg unpacks the difference between striving for forgiveness and living from it. Because of Jesus’ once-for-all sacrifice, your sins are fully forgiven, your guilt is removed, and your relationship with God is secure.

This message invites you to move beyond an old mindset of performance and into a new reality of grace. God is not asking you to keep starting over—He is transforming you from the inside out through the work of the Holy Spirit. When you understand that you are already accepted in Christ, everything changes: your confidence, your obedience, and your daily walk with God.

If you’ve been carrying pressure to earn God’s approval or feeling stuck in cycles of guilt, this message will help you step into freedom. The Christian life isn’t about trying harder—it’s about trusting what Jesus has already done and living from that reality.

Jesus finished your forgiveness—now He’s shaping your life. Live beyond the altar.

What if the answer someone is waiting for is already inside your life? In this powerful message from Acts 3:1–10, Pastor Chris Schansberg unpacks the moment when Peter and John encounter a man in need—and instead of offering what they don’t have, they give what they do: the power of Jesus.

This message challenges us to shift our focus from limitation to calling. You don’t need more resources, more knowledge, or more time to make a difference—you simply need to be available and willing to step into the moment God places in front of you. When we walk in the authority of Jesus and respond with faith, ordinary encounters become opportunities for healing, hope, and transformation.

Through practical insight and biblical truth, you’ll discover how to recognize God-given moments, respond with bold faith, and point people to Jesus in everyday life. God’s plan to reach the world isn’t complicated—He uses people who are ready to give what they’ve already received.

If you have Jesus, you have something to give.

What do you do when you pray for healing—and God answers in an unexpected way? In this honest and hope-filled message from 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, Pastor Chris Schansberg walks us through the Apostle Paul’s experience with the “thorn in the flesh” to reveal how God’s grace often works deeper than immediate relief. Healing in God’s Kingdom is never absent—but it doesn’t always arrive on our preferred timeline or in the form we expect.

This message reminds us that unanswered prayers are not evidence of weak faith or God’s indifference. Sometimes, God chooses to strengthen us in the struggle rather than remove it, forming humility, dependence, and spiritual endurance along the way. When healing looks different, God is still present, still powerful, and still working for our good.

If you’ve been waiting, wrestling, or wondering why your healing hasn’t come yet, this message will encourage you to trust God’s heart, lean into His sufficient grace, and believe that what He is doing now is preparing you for what is still to come.

Healing may look different—but God is still faithful.

What if the miracle you’re asking Jesus for isn’t the deepest miracle you need? In this powerful message from Luke 5:18–26, Pastor Chris Schansberg walks us through the story of the paralyzed man lowered through the roof—and the unexpected moment when Jesus addresses something deeper than physical healing. Before healing the man’s body, Jesus forgives his sins, revealing that our greatest need is not always the one we feel most urgently.

This message invites us to look beneath our visible needs and trust Jesus with the deeper work of restoration He longs to do in our hearts. Healing in God’s Kingdom is never shallow—it brings forgiveness, freedom, and wholeness that transforms every area of life. When Jesus meets us, He doesn’t just fix what’s broken; He restores who we are.

If you’re praying for breakthrough, relief, or healing, this message will encourage you to trust Jesus’ wisdom and timing. He sees what lies beneath your need—and He is faithful to meet it.

When Jesus forgives, healing follows.
And when healing comes, lives are changed.