We all tend to imagine God in ways that fit us—filtered, familiar, and often transactional. In this message, we explore a surprising and freeing truth about who God really is: God doesn’t need us.

Drawing from Moses at the burning bush and Paul’s sermon at Mars Hill, we look at God’s self-sufficiency—what theologians call aseity. God is the great “I AM,” not dependent on us, not extracting value from us, and not operating out of lack. And that turns out to be really good news.

If God doesn’t need us, then our faith isn’t about obligation, guilt, or trying to earn God’s approval. It’s an invitation into relationship. We’re not employees trying to perform—we’re beloved children learning to rest.

This sermon invites us to lay down control, release the weight we carry, and rediscover a God who doesn’t need us—but deeply wants us.