Mike was born in Abilene, Texas in 1962 to parents who were serving in the U.S. Air Force. After living in Montana and Florida, his dad retired and moved back to Abilene in 1972. It was in Abilene that their entire family was introduced to the saving grace of our Lord Jesus and all began a new walk with Him! Mike was called into ministry his sophomore year at ACU and answered the call his junior year (he was a bit slow). While working on his degree in Ministry and Evangelism, Mike ministered at two local churches. He also spent a year as a missionary intern in Skelmersdale, England. Karen and Mike have served three congregations in our 21 years together, each one has been a unique and special blessing! They have three incredible children, Hunter (20), Colby (18), and Curry (13). They have a dog named Granger, two cats, and a gold fish. Mike consider myself one of the most blessed individuals in this world! But he will tell you… “I’m REALLY looking forward to the world to come. What a hope we have in Jesus!”
"…that God may open a door (Col. 4:3)"
Sermons by Mike Baskett (Page 3)
In this lesson, Mike explores the idea of living as a servant of Christ, an “under-rower in the kingdom.”
Throughout the next several months, the Wednesday night Adult Bible Class will be studying from the book of 1Corinthians. During this same time, Mike Baskett, the minister at OpenDoor, will also be preaching from 1 Corinthians. In this lesson, Mike preaches from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. Christians are sanctified in Christ Jesus (verse 2), and called…
In this lesson, Mike explores the idea of “perfection” and the pursuit of “perfect” love.
The sermon this week continues the series based on 1-2 Peter and 1-3 John. God is love. To think of love is to think first of God. The truth is, as Les & Leslie Parrott write,”no matter what our choices, God still loves.” The way that we know we love God is that we love…
Mike’s lesson this morning continues the series from 1-2 Peter and 1-3 John. “How can we have the ‘real thing’ in our midst, and not even recognize him?” In a culture that celebrates “superheroes,” how is it that the only TRUE superhero goes mostly unnoticed, unrecognized, or unappreciated? In this sermon, Mike looks at Jesus…
If we claim we do one thing, but walk (live) in a way that is different from that claim, we lie to ourselves – and to others. In this lesson, Mike talks about the need to remove the thing(s) in our lives that keep us from walking with God.