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 10)
Clarity is incredibly important when something needs to be done. There is nothing quite as frustrating as working on the wrong things, or trying to working hard on something without knowing what the objective might be.
A tent maker. A tax collector. A zealot. Really? Upon reflection, it’s hard to comprehend why God chooses…the unqualified. Does God look at your past, or something else?
Moses was called by God, but Nehemiah volunteered. When he learned of the state of city of God, his heart was overwhelmed with sadness. But before he did anything whatsoever, he fell to his knees in prayer.
In this lesson, Mike explores the obstacles that Israel encountered as they rebuild the temple of God.
The story of Ezra is the story of a priest called to rebuild Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem. There is a tremendous amount of work that goes on “behind the scenes” in order to finish a project of this magnitude. What may not be readily apparent are the things that God is doing behind the scenes to accomplish his work. Or the people He may be using.
How often do promises go unfulfilled? We have (or hear) excuses. People forget. Sometimes, people make promises they have no intentions of keeping! But God never fails to fulfill a promise.