In today’s sermon, Pastor Mike emphasizes that God desires freedom for us, and as Christians, we must actively choose to live in that freedom, both from past hurts and sin, and toward a life empowered by Christ. He explains that freedom is found through surrendering to Jesus, walking away from old baggage, and pursuing spiritual growth with intentionality. He offers four steps for embracing freedom: changing your perspective to focus on Jesus, letting go of sin and emotional weight, surrounding yourself with positive influences, and running the race of faith with endurance.