LifePointe Christian Church
Habits - Time to Stop - Week 3
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
Locations & Times
LifePointe Christian Church
10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Goals don't determine success, but systems determine success
You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems
You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems
Most people don't ruin their lives because of one bad decision
Most people ruin their lives because of one bad habit developed over time
Most people ruin their lives because of one bad habit developed over time
Who do you want to be (become)?
Based on who you want to be (become), what one habit do you need to start.
Based on who you want to be (become), what one habit do you need to break (stop)?
To break a bad habit: Acknowledge it. Define it.
Good habits are difficult to start. Bad habits are difficult to break
Good habit: Challenging at first and victory is in the future
Bad habit: A perceived immediate benefit
Bad habit: Negative result is in the future
Bad habit: Negative result is in the future
Implementing a good habit: Make it easy and make it obvious
How to break a bad habit: Make it difficult to do
How to break a bad habit: Make it difficult to do
The Habit Loop
• Something is a cue (trigger)
• The cue leads to an action (routine)
• Then receive the reward
• Something is a cue (trigger)
• The cue leads to an action (routine)
• Then receive the reward
Habit loop: CUE, ACTION, REWARD
How to break a bad habit? Remove the trigger and interrupt the action
Triggers: Place, time, mood, moment or people
David made a horrible mistake because of wrong place and wrong time
2 Samuel 11:1
2 Samuel 11:1
H-A-L-T (Stop)
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Extremely difficult to live a godly life when you have the wrong friends
1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: "bad company corrupts good character.”
1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: "bad company corrupts good character.”
Remove the triggers and interrupt the actions
Who do you want to be (become)?
The habits you have today will shape who you become tomorrow
EASY WAYS TO GIVE
TEXT GIVE by texting a dollar amount to 84321, or give online at:
https://lifepointechurch.churchcenter.com/giving/donations
View groups and sign up at: lifepointe.org/groups
NEED PRAYER?
We want to pray for you! Send a prayer request to:
Pray4U@lifepointe.org
Pray4U@lifepointe.org
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
MEXICO MISSION TRIP
APRIL 4-9, 2020
INFO MEETING: TODAY at 12:45pm in Room 102.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS HERE! $625 if registered by TODAY.
Price goes up to $700 starting tomorrow, Jan 20. We'll build two houses & host a VBS for the local Tecate community. Full trip
details at: lifepointe.org/Mexico2020
MOMS GROUP
JAN 21 / 9:00-11:00 am
A bi-monthly gathering of moms in the thick of raising kids - a place for
friendship, encouragement, and growth. Free childcare provided.
More info and all meeting dates at: lifepointe.org/momsgroup
LP WOMEN’S SATURDAY MORNING
JAN 25 / 9:00-11:00 am
TODAY is the last day to sign up! Join the LifePointe women as we enjoy a
continental breakfast in the auditorium. We’ll talk, share and learn how to best EQUIP ourselves to dig deeper into God’s word. Cost: $5 Sign up in the lobby or online at: lifepointe.org/saturdaymorning
VOYAGERS BUNCO GAME NIGHT
FEB 1 / 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Those 45-65 years of age, please join us for an evening with old and new
friends playing a fun game, eating together and winning prizes!
Cost: $10 per person. Bring an appetizer to share.
Sign up in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/bunco
MEN'S KINGS GAME
FEB 7
Connect with guys from LP as the Kings take on the Heat! Tip off is at 7:00pm. If you’d like to carpool, meet at LP at 6:00pm. Tickets are $30. Register at lifepointe.org/kingsgame
WOMEN’S MENTORING MEETING
FEB 9 / 9:45 or 11:15 am
Interested in becoming a mentor? Attend one of LP Women's New Mentor
Informational Meetings Sunday, February 9 at 9:45am or 11:15am in
Basecamp. More info: mentoring@lifepointe.org
HEALTHY HABITS
FEB 9 / 1:00–2:00 pm / Room 102
You will be challenged to make small decisions through nutrition, exercise,
sleep and attitude that can greatly impact your weight and overall health. For more info, visit the lobby or contact Gary Martinez at:
finishstrong22@gmail.com
APRIL 4-9, 2020
INFO MEETING: TODAY at 12:45pm in Room 102.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS HERE! $625 if registered by TODAY.
Price goes up to $700 starting tomorrow, Jan 20. We'll build two houses & host a VBS for the local Tecate community. Full trip
details at: lifepointe.org/Mexico2020
MOMS GROUP
JAN 21 / 9:00-11:00 am
A bi-monthly gathering of moms in the thick of raising kids - a place for
friendship, encouragement, and growth. Free childcare provided.
More info and all meeting dates at: lifepointe.org/momsgroup
LP WOMEN’S SATURDAY MORNING
JAN 25 / 9:00-11:00 am
TODAY is the last day to sign up! Join the LifePointe women as we enjoy a
continental breakfast in the auditorium. We’ll talk, share and learn how to best EQUIP ourselves to dig deeper into God’s word. Cost: $5 Sign up in the lobby or online at: lifepointe.org/saturdaymorning
VOYAGERS BUNCO GAME NIGHT
FEB 1 / 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Those 45-65 years of age, please join us for an evening with old and new
friends playing a fun game, eating together and winning prizes!
Cost: $10 per person. Bring an appetizer to share.
Sign up in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/bunco
MEN'S KINGS GAME
FEB 7
Connect with guys from LP as the Kings take on the Heat! Tip off is at 7:00pm. If you’d like to carpool, meet at LP at 6:00pm. Tickets are $30. Register at lifepointe.org/kingsgame
WOMEN’S MENTORING MEETING
FEB 9 / 9:45 or 11:15 am
Interested in becoming a mentor? Attend one of LP Women's New Mentor
Informational Meetings Sunday, February 9 at 9:45am or 11:15am in
Basecamp. More info: mentoring@lifepointe.org
HEALTHY HABITS
FEB 9 / 1:00–2:00 pm / Room 102
You will be challenged to make small decisions through nutrition, exercise,
sleep and attitude that can greatly impact your weight and overall health. For more info, visit the lobby or contact Gary Martinez at:
finishstrong22@gmail.com