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 6)
This is the final lesson from the Spiritual Disciplines series, based on the book by Donald S. Whitney, “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life.” In this lesson, Mike discusses the need to make progress on our journey with God; the need to be diligent as we train ourselves to be Godly.
“Spiritual discipline” begins with knowledge, but knowledge doesn’t necessarily mean that someone will act with wisdom. In today’s world, there is certainly no shortage of knowledge – at your fingertips! But…are we wise? In this lesson, Mike preaches about the process of translating knowledge into understanding, and, ultimately, wisdom.”
Recording your thoughts, prayers, and experiences in a journal provides several benefits to the writer. In addition, keeping notes during Bible study or meditation is also tremendously valuable. There is probably no better way to tie the other Spiritual Disciplines together than to keep a journal.
The idea of fasting is to simply ignore the need for – the desire for – food, and purposely focusing on something important to God. In this lesson, Mike discusses the Biblical admonition to fast, and why it is important to your Christian walk.
When we’re too busy, too overloaded, and too stressed, spiritual things always take a back seat. When spiritual things take a back seat in our lives, Satan’s job is much too easy. In this lesson, Mike talks about the “distractions” in life and the challenges they create.
Mike continues preaching the series on Spiritual Disciplines. This lesson focuses on the spiritual discipline of worship, which is perhaps best explained as “worth-ship” – – the idea that God is worth, or worthy, of our praise and reverence. So, what is true and proper worship? According to Scripture, it is the willingness to offer…