Killing Kryptonite

by John Bevere

Publisher:

Messenger International

, 2017

Overview

Just like Superman, who can leap over any hurdle and defeat every foe, followers of Christ have the supernatural ability to conquer the challenges we face. But the problem for both Superman and us is there’s a kryptonite that steals our strength. Of course, both Superman and kryptonite are fictional. But spiritual kryptonite is not.

In Killing Kryptonite, John Bevere reveals what this kryptonite is, why it’s compromising our communities, and how to break free from its bondage. Not for the faint of heart, Killing Kryptonite is anything but a spiritual sugar high. This is serious truth for any Christ-follower who longs to embrace the challenging but rewarding path of transformation.

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Key Features

• Provides insights into building healthy communities
• Explores the things that hinder us from the life God intends for us
• Includes discussion questions for group study

Contents

Section 1: The Power of One

• The Avoided Question
• Introducing Kryptonite
• One
• Contagious Kryptonite
• Be the Change
• The Motivation
• The Power of One

Section 2: Identifying Kryptonite

• A Marriage Covenant
• Adultery against God
• What’s behind Idolatry?
• Believers’ Idolatry
• Alleviating Pressure
• Kryptonite!
• Sin

Section 3: Effects of Kryptonite

• The Strength of Sin (Part 1)
• The Strength of Sin (Part 2)
• Misguided
• A Knockoff Jesus
• The Starting Place
• Repentance
• The Three Kings

Section 4: Eliminating Kryptonite

• A Faceoff
• Tolerance
• Love and Truth
• Killing Kryptonite
• The Sin That’s Not Sin
• The Banquet Door
• Arise

Top Highlights

“How does your life stand out from the world? Would people say you live like Jesus? Don’t shy away from this question; press into it. How would your life be different if you lived like Jesus? What habits would you break? How would it change the way you interact with the people who are regularly around you? What would be different about the way you live with your family?” (Pages 15–16)

“The reality is, when someone knows the truth, knows the will of God, knows what God has spoken, and yet pushes back and doesn’t obey, it is idolatry. The reason? Their will, agenda, wishes, and desires have been placed above God’s. All of these things come before Him, and an idol is anything we put before God.” (Page 107)

“All of these are intended to produce fruitfulness and success in our endeavors.” (Page 11)

“At that point he started ‘preaching’ to me: ‘If you look at the sixth chapter of Ephesians, you’ll find the armor of God is all forward facing—nothing covers our rear side. The reason is that God intends for each of us to do what the SEALs do, to cover each other’s backs—to think as one unit, one body. If we don’t operate this way, I have only one person covering my back: me. However, if we all function as a team, I have every guy in my platoon covering my back.’” (Page 46)

“Jesus identified the consequences of legalistic ‘ministry’: ‘ ‘For you shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in people’s faces. You won’t go in yourselves, and you don’t let others enter either’ ’ (Matthew 23:13).” (Page 197)

Praise for the Print Edition

In Killing Kryptonite, John brilliantly combines love and truth as he takes us on a fascinating journey down a road rarely traveled. There is a way to discover the life that we all long for—but the answers may surprise you. Read this book today and find answers to questions you haven’t been able to articulate.

—Mark Batterson, New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker and Lead Pastor of National Community Church

This message is an urgent plea for the body of Christ to refuse to settle for less than everything God has for them! I believe John’s biblical insight and motive to help believers truly live for God will be life-changing for those who take it to heart.

—Joyce Meyer, Bible teacher and best-selling author

If you have ever felt like you aren’t living the life you want—maybe it’s because you’re not. If you know there is something holding you back, you will love John Bevere’s new book, Killing Kryptonite. John will help you get honest about anything you are putting ahead of God and His plan for your life. Grab this book, open your heart, and let God’s Spirit kill whatever has been holding you back.

—Craig Groeschel, Pastor of Life.Church and New York Times best-selling author

John is honestly one of my top three writers. If I were to hand my four children a stack of books to read, study, and live by, John’s books would be at the top of that list. Killing Kryptonite is not soft, watered down, or unclear! I believe this book has the potential to change the course of the church in this day and age. It is one I would consider an anchor and a lifeline for this specific generation that is facing so much uncertainty. The way John brings clarity for what love and truth are is a lifesaver!

—Brian Johnson, President of Bethel Music and Worship University (WorshipU) and Worship Pastor for Bethel Church

Killing Kryptonite exposes the enemy’s greatest ploy to steal your strength and keep you from your destiny. In this book, John will challenge you to be aware of the enemy and equip you to fight back with the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead. You don’t want to miss this one.

—Christine Caine, Founder of A21 and Propel Women

John Bevere’s revelations on biblical principles, teachings, and love for people have been building both the individual and the kingdom for decades. His books reach the four corners of the earth, and his impact on lives is immeasurable. I am grateful for his friendship and ministry and his continued obedience to put pen to paper.

—Brian Houston, Founder and Global Senior Pastor, Hillsong Church

Convicting. Spirit-filled. Powerful. Killing Kryptonite shakes the slowly tightening stranglehold of familiar sin with a fervor stoked by grace and truth. I believe this book will help lead a generation where truth is relative and obedience is unheard of to delight in the God who settles for nothing less than our absolute best—freedom in and surrender to Him.

—Louie Giglio, Pastor of Passion City Church

As great as John Bevere’s books have been, this one will catch many by surprise. It’s not that he strays from his unique ability to address vital issues. It’s quite the opposite. The grace upon his life to be profoundly relevant is refined even more in this writing. What will surprise many is how he uncovers something that’s right under our noses, but goes completely unnoticed. To say this book is needed is a great understatement. Killing Kryptonite is essential reading for believers in this day and age.

—Bill Johnson, Bethel Church

Product Details

• Title: Killing Kryptonite: Destroy What Steals Your Strength
• Author: John Bevere
• Publisher: Messenger International
• Print Publication Date: 2017
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Pages: 320
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Spiritual life › Christianity; Achievement
• ISBNs: 9781937558116, 9781937558123, 9781937558130, 9781613759769, 1937558118, 1937558126, 1937558134, 1613759762
• Resource ID: LLS:KLLNGKRYPTNT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:01:43Z

About John Bevere

John Bevere (born June 2, 1959) is an Evangelist, Bible Teacher and best selling author originating from Colorado. Although he moves in the same circles as some Word of Faith teachers, claims are that his message is very different. His ministry, Messenger International, has confirmed that he is not a part of the movement. He is a man who writes on a variety of Christian and biblical-based topics and tours both nationally and internationally speaking on those topics.

Sample Pages from Killing Kryptonite