Sermon Notes 7-04-10     

Declaration of Dependence

Psalm 33:12-22

“My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my
mighty rock, my refuge.” 
Psalm 62:7  

“This is what the LORD says:  Cursed is the one who
trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength
and whose heart turns away from the LORD.”
Jeremiah 17:5  

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers,
intercessions and thanksgiving be made for 
everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that 
we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness
and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our
Savior.”
1 Timothy 2:1-3  

Pray for those in authority.
President, Vice-President, Congressmen, Senators,
Justices, Legislators, Governors, Mayor, Chiefs of
Staff, City Counsel, School Board, Armed Forces, 
Law Enforcement  

“If my people, who are called by my name, will 
humble themselves and pray and seek my face and
turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from
heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their
land.” 
2 Chronicles 7:24
 

Our Declaration of Dependence
 

1.   Humble ourselves by admitting our sins.  

2.     Pray to God  
·       Requests:  What are our needs
·       Prayers:   Talking to God about what’s
     happening in our lives.
·       Intercession:  Praying for another
·       Thanksgiving:  Thank God for what is good
      in our lives.  

3.     Seek God continually.

4.     Turn from sinful behavior.
Stop doing what God says is wrong.

Sermon Notes for July 4, 2010
Pastor Tom VandeBerg