Moving from "Playing Church" to Kingdom Governance

Greetings to the International Ekklesia,

Nearly 47 years ago, the Lord showed me Matthew 6:33. Since then, I’ve watched the "clutter" of religion try to bury that priority. We’ve turned the Gospel into a club, but Jesus came to bring a Government.

The Petra Revelation

When Jesus spoke to Peter, He used two different words. Peter was Petros (a pebble). But the revelation that Jesus is the Christ? That was Petra (the Mountain). Jesus doesn't build His council on pebbles; He builds it on the revelation of His Kingly authority.

Means vs. Purpose

Salvation is the means—it’s how you get in the door. But the purpose is setting up His Kingdom on this earth. If you are just waiting to "fly away in the sweet by and by," you’ve missed the point of being born again. You have been made alive to govern!

Stop the Misinformation

We have a crisis in the church where the uninformed are teaching the uninformed. We grab anybody to "teach the kids," and they teach them exactly what they don't understand. This ends now. We need a true Reformation of education in the Body of Christ.

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Jesus is the King. Are you ready to join His council?

May God bless you abundantly, and make you a blessing to others!

— Bishop Dennis Davis

Christian Fellowship International

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Why the church is uneducated—and how we fix it.

Greetings to the International Ekklesia,

God is calling people from Pakistan, Kenya, Uganda, the US, and beyond. We are part of something bigger than a "service." We are the governing council of God.

The Truth of Sonship

Most people stop at John 3:16, but they miss the "Why." God gave His only begotten Son so that He could have many sons. If you are born of God, you have been brought into a government. Jesus didn't come to start a religion; He came to establish a Kingdom.

What is Meta-noia?

Jesus’ first message was "Repent." In the Greek, that is Meta-noia—it means to change the way you think. It’s time for the church to stop thinking like a "social club" and start thinking like a "governing body."

The Priority Directive

Stop worrying about what you’ll eat or wear. The King takes care of the birds and the lilies—how much more you? When you Seek First the Kingdom and His way of doing things, the "added things" are a legal guarantee.

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We aren't here to play church. We're here to bring a Reformation.

May God bless you abundantly, and make you a blessing to others!

Bishop Dennis Davis

Christian Fellowship International

I’m a little winded as I write this, but my spirit is more energized than ever. For the last six months, the Lord has been showing me the cost of wasted time and foolishness. I’ve been in ministry for 46 years, but I’ve got another 50 to go—and I’m done with the "social club" version of church.

The Lord woke me up with a specific message for someone watching this today. You are in a situation you never thought possible. You’re looking at your life and asking, "How did I get here?" You feel like you've strayed too far or been too unfaithful for the call of God to still be active.

He Knew You’d Be Here

Here is the truth: God knew about this exact moment before He ever called you. And He called you anyway. His gifts and His calling are irrevocable. He doesn't change His mind just because you had a weak moment. You are forgiven. Now, get up and get back to the work He has for you.

Is the modern church what God actually intended?

Join Bishop Dennis Davis for VOTA S26E08 as he explores the true meaning of the "Ekklesia." This isn't about church as usual; it’s about a called-out group of believers functioning as a governing body to tear down strongholds and see God's glory fill the earth.

Bishop shares an update on his health, thanking the community for the prayers that sustained him during a recent attack, and explains why the "International Online Ekklesia" is a mandated step for this hour.

Key Highlights:

• The difference between religion and the Kingdom.

• Acting as Ambassadors and establishing Heavenly "colonies."

• Why God’s timing for the vision is more "epic" than we first anticipated.

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"The enemy wants to stop it before it starts."

In this episode of Voice of the Anointing, Bishop Dennis shares a powerful testimony of divine healing after a serious health crisis. Recovering from a life-threatening blood pressure drop, Bishop reflects on the reality of spiritual warfare and the "epic events" God has in store for 2026.

Beyond the physical battle, Bishop pulls back the curtain on the technical hindrances facing the ministry—from Facebook restrictions to current email "hostage" situations with Google’s automated loops.

Join Bishop Dennis as he discusses:

• Jehovah Rapha: A personal testimony of surviving a 81/44 blood pressure reading.

• The "Flick of a Switch": How human error and AI glitches are being used to hinder ministry outreach.

• Kingdom Perspective: Why God doesn't cause evil, but consistently turns it around for our increase.

• A Call to Prayer: Standing together against the principalities and powers trying to slow down the International Online Church vision.

As we restructure and reorganize to build a "house" for the global body of Christ, we move forward in faith, knowing that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood.

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“May God bless you abundantly, and make you a blessing to others!”

Where God guides, He provides." Join Bishop Dennis as he shares the unfolding vision for an international online church and a global Bible training center. After 46 years in ministry and being a pioneer in internet broadcasting since 1997, Bishop Dennis reveals why the Lord is calling for a global shift and how he is preparing the "house" to equip the saints across every nation.

Discover why the message of the Kingdom must reach the ends of the earth and how you can get involved in this expanding mission.

In this powerful episode, Bishop Dennis discusses the "progressive change" of the believer. Using his mid-2025 recommitment as a backdrop, he reveals how God is shifting the Body of Christ from religious programs to governmental authority.

If you’ve been feeling like there is "something more" than just attending a service, this message is for you. Learn why you are an Ambassador of another Kingdom and how to allow the Holy Spirit to transform your "Alphabet" understanding into a direct "Correspondence" with the King.

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In this episode, I share a phrase that stuck with me: If you don't have enough faith to go to church on Sunday, do you have enough faith to get toheaven? It’s a hard word, but it’s a word about Priority. Seeking the Kingdom first (Matthew 6:33) means His way of doing things becomes ourprimary focus. If we are out of alignment, God is good enough to correct us—but we must be willing to be straightened out.

Are we treating the King of Kings with the reverence He deserves? Bishop Dennis explores the vital distinction between 'knowing' about the Kingdomand having a deep, life-changing revelation of its government.

Drawing from his 46 years of ministry and his latest book, Restoring Christ’s Church, Bishop Dennis calls for a modern reformation. Learn why the Greek word Ekklesia defines us as a governing body and how we must realign our hearts to match the King’s original intent.

AboutBishop Dennis Davis: Bishop Dennis has been a pioneer in internet ministry since 1995. Following a deep season of recommitment in late 2025, heis now establishing an international online church dedicated to seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.