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 4)
Christians live their lives in the moment, doing good as God directs. But, Christians also live their lives with an eye on the future, keeping watch and staying ready. In this lesson, Mike explains why “being ready” is so important.
Being sick for a prolonged period of time or losing your job. Is that suffering? Apparently not. Jesus and the apostles endured the most heinous of treatment, and counted it as a blessing: “They called the apostles in and had them flogged…” but they went away “REJOICING” (Acts 5:40 NIV). In this lesson, Mike explores how we view the concept of suffering and the ways it can change our perception of life.
God’s intent is that we be transformed! Peter said that once we were not “a people,” but now we are “the people of God,” a “royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:10 NIV). But that doesn’t happen without transformation. We are not priests, we become priests. God, through his saving grace, transforms us from sinners to his Chosen People.
This sermon begins a series that will follow along with our Wednesday night Summer Series study on the books of 1-2 Peter and 1-3 John. Peter says the death of Jesus “ransomed” mankind from an “empty way of life” (1 Peter 1:18 NIV). That ransom was accomplished by the trading of one life for many,…
This lesson continues Mike’s series from the book of Colossians. Our words, our conversations, have the power to encourage, to build up, and to leave a good impression on others. On the other hand, those same words and conversations can leave others discouraged, disgruntled, and upset. In our journey towards personal transformation (Colossians 3:1-10), Paul…
In this lesson, Mike provides a vivid illustration of what our love for Christ should look like.