This Sunday we continued our series “What’s the reason for Christmas?” with week 2. Pastor Jake asked us “What does it mean to “take away sin” and why is that even necessary?” Are you living from a place of repentance? Are you living in a way that proves out what you’ve said? If not, the answer isn’t to try harder, it’s to surrender more. Join us n…

This Sunday we began our new 4-week series "What's the reason for Christmas?" Pastor Jake gave us some questions to consider. Have you ever really thought about what we are celebrating? Why did Christmas happen the way it did? Could it have happened another way? Join us next Sunday for week 2 of the series. To learn more about our church, visit the…

This Sunday we wrapped our annual 4 week Reach Out Celebration (ROC) series. Pastor Jake asked us all to consider the question, "When was the last time you gave beyond your means?" Next Sunday we will begin our new Christmas series, "What is the reason for Christmas?" To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website …

This Sunday we continued our annual Reach Out Celebration (ROC) with week 2. It's a month-long focus on expanding the Kingdom of God globally and locally. We were privileged to have Dana Brown from Zoe Freedom Center as our guest speaker this week. Join us this Sunday for week 3! To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quant…

This Sunday we kicked off our annual Reach Out Celebration (ROC) It's a month-long focus on expanding the Kingdom of God globally and locally and for the first week heard from Pastor Jonathan Fletcher from our Manna family in Killeen, TX. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at mannastafford.church. Looki…

This Sunday Pastor Jake continued with week 3 of "Seeds and Soil". He asked us to consider these questions: How do you respond when you hear the word? How long does God need to wait before you produce fruit? What fruit have you produced in the past week? To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at mannastaffo…

This Sunday Pastor Jake continued with week 2 of "Seeds and Soil". He asked us to consider these questions: How do you respond when you hear the word? How can I know if my heart is like rocky soil? How do you handle stress? What is your stopping point? To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at www.mannastaf…

This Sunday Pastor Jake began our new 3-week series called "Seeds and Soil". He began our walk through the parable of the Sower and started helping us to identify what it means to be a person with good soil that bears fruit. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at www.mannastafford.church. Looking for a c…

This Sunday Pastor Jake shared a special message on the topic of politics and how followers of Jesus can and should engage in the public space during an election year. Join us for this week for our new sermon series "Seeds and Soil." To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at mannastafford.church. Looking fo…

In Week 2 of our series “What Marriage Taught Me About God” we are learning that marriage is more than just a commitment—it's a reflection of the relationship between Jesus and His Church. Join us next Sunday for the conclusion of the series. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at mannastafford.church. L…

In our new series “What Marriage Taught Me About God” we are learning that marriage is more than just a commitment—it's a reflection of the relationship between Jesus and His Church. In week 1 Pastor Jake shared 6 important rules to follow. Join us next Sunday for week 2. - It’s not good for me to be alone. - I am second. - We share EVERYTHING. - I…

On Sunday we heard from Pastor Joe Adams about "Leaving a Legacy That Matters". He shared that there is something far greater in our lives than just the pursuit of happiness. It is the invitation to live a life of eternal significance. Not just to leave a legacy but, to leave a legacy that matters. This Sunday we will kick off our new series "What …

On Sunday we heard from Pastor Jake Johnson about "Reputation". He shared - If our reputation is what people think of us, then God’s reputation is what people think of Him. His reputation matters as well. -God leaves no question as to what His reputation will be…. “Reputation is the cornerstone of power. Through reputation alone you can intimidate …

On Sunday we heard from our Next Generation Leader Ben Onguene with the conclusion of our series "Jesus 1st". Ben shared with us that confidence working for God diminishes the need for applause from men. Be sure to join us this Sunday for a special message from Pastor Jake Johnson. Jesus + Anything = Nothing Jesus + Nothing = Everything For this re…

On Sunday our guest speaker, Guillaume Bignon continued our series “Jesus 1st” with week 4. He reminded us that we were created to worship, and we worship God and all parts of his creation. This week we will conclude the series with week 5. Jesus + Anything = Nothing Jesus + Nothing = Everything To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Churc…

This week Pastor Jake shared with us that human wisdom that is not compatible with God’s wisdom. It is in fact empty deceit. It cannot lead you where you want to go. Join us this week as we continue our studies in Colossians with week 4 of "Jesus 1st". Jesus + Nothing = Everything Jesus + Anything = Nothing To learn more about our church, visit the…

As we dive deeper into the book of Colossians in week 2 of our series "Jesus 1st" Pastor Jake shared with us that Jesus told Paul there are things he's going to have to suffer through but suffering almost always precedes victory. Join us this week for week 3. Jesus + Nothing = Everything Jesus + Anything = Nothing To learn more about our church, vi…

Last Sunday our guest Pastor Riley Halliday from Manna Church Newport News kicked off our new sermon series "Jesus First". He shared with us that: Jesus + Nothing = EverythingJesus + Anything = Nothing Join us this week as we continue with week 2. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at mannastafford.chur…

In this episode our Missions Lead David Preut shared that sometimes we don't always get to see the fruit of our labor, but He always leads us in triumph. Join us this Sunday as we start a new series, "Jesus First" a study of the book of Colossians. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at mannastafford.chu…

Last Sunday we concluded our series "A Steward's Heart". Pastor Jake shared with us that work is God's primary means of provision. There are 4 biblical truths. 1) God provides through work 2) God commands us to work 3) Work is worship 4) Work is a witness. Join us this Sunday as we hear "Stories from Mexico" with our Missions Team Lead David Pruet.…

This Sunday we continued with week 3 of our series “A Steward’s Heart”. Pastor Jake reminded us that if Jesus talks about money, then we should also talk about money. You are not the owner; you are the steward of God’s money. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at mannastafford.church. Looking for a chur…

In this week's episode, Josh Gaita our Operations Director continues the conversation around stewardship and takes a closer look at the principle of first fruits. He shares that when we put God first in our lives everything will tend towards order. However, when we don’t put God first in our lives, things will tend towards disorder. Tune it to see …

In this week's episode, Josh Gaita, our Operations Director is starting a new series on Stewardship. When you tune in, you’ll discover some great examples of stewardship in the Bible, why you can’t serve both God and money and a common temptation we all face when it comes to stewardship. Are you being intentional in how you are stewarding everythin…

Are you stewarding what God has given you well? In this week's episode, Pastor Jake is talking about the mission that God empowers us to accomplish. He challenges us to be good stewards of the gifts God has given us. He also encourages us to pay attention to what is happening in our thoughts as it relates to the gifts God has given us. Tune in to g…

In this episode, Pastor Jake Johnson talks about what how does God's power manifest in each one of us when we get empowered by the Holy Spirit. He’ll also talk about what your ministry looks like and what to expect when you're operating in the ministry, God has given you. To discover what being empowered by the Holy Spirit looks like tune in now. T…

In this week's episode, Pastor Jake Johnson talks about the importance of stewarding the moments well so that God can propel you into a ministry that blesses other people. All of us should have a ministry that blesses those around us. Tune in to discover the practical steps you can take to steward the moments well that God has put in your life. To …

Tune in this week as Pastor Ben Goodman from Manna Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina shares about being filled with the Holy Spirit. If you know a lot about the Holy Spirit but have never personally experienced what it's like to live the Christian life that is empowered by the Holy Spirit then this sermon is for you. To learn more about our ch…

In this week's episode Pastor Jake Johnson challenges us to think about what our expectations are in our relationship with God. Are we approaching God with boldness and praying big prayers that are empowered by the Holy Spirit or have we become stagnant in our walk with God. If you want to draw closer in your walk with God and pray big prayers then…

Join us for a special Mother's Day sermon with Kelly Dierberger, a member of Manna Stafford church and part of our teaching team. In this sermon, Kelly invites us to deepen our understanding of love and its practical applications in our daily lives. With depression and loneliness increasingly affecting our community, her message is both timely and …

In this week's sermon, we are looking at the story of two kings and their responses in the midst of a battle. If you want to be challenged in your thinking about how your responses to difficult circumstances impact those around you then this sermon is for you. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at manna…

In this week's episode, we are looking at the story of Amalek, Esau's grandson. If you read through the biblical narrative or extra rabbinical writings, you will see that Amalek is referred to as the mortal enemy of the Jewish people. Today, we are going to look at the lessons that we can apply to our lives from the fight between the Jewish people …

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jake shares lessons we can learn from Gideon's story in the Bible. If you find yourself in a battle, and you have a loud inner critic then causes you to doubt yourself and feel defeated then we hope that you will be encouraged by listening to this week's sermon. God is with you and for you in your battle. Tune in now t…

In our new series this week, Pastor Jake is talking about getting involved in your God ordained fights. God didn’t make you to live in defeat, He made you to be more than conquerors in the fight. Today, we will look at why we avoid God ordained fights and why we should even fight at all. We will dig into the Battle of Jericho to discover some bibli…

In this week's episode, Pastor Jake Johnson talks about the power of hope. Tune in to hear the powerful, history-changing, hope-filled account of Jesus' death and resurrection this Easter Sunday. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at mannastafford.church. Looking for a church in Stafford, Virginia? We w…

In this week's episode, Josh Gaita our Operations Lead is talking about the sin of worldliness. Worldliness refers to being more preoccupied with the things of this temporal life as opposed to our relationship with God. If you find yourself prioritizing your life to pursue more status, buy more things or become more productive then you may be in da…

In this week's episode, Pastor Jake Johnson discusses how to walk with someone through the process of confession. He is digging deeper into the biblical story of the woman at the well to see how Jesus modeled this process for us. If you want to get equipped with practical ways that you can walk this message out in your life starting today then tune…

In this week's episode, David Preut our Global Outreach/Missions lead is preaching about the power of our words. Do you struggle with false speech, hateful speech or idle speech? Tune in to discover what James, King David and Jesus say in the Bible about how we should use our tongue. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Q…

This week we celebrated our two year anniversary at Manna Church Stafford. In this episode, Pastor Jake goes into greater detail about how Manna Church Stafford has made a kingdom impact since it launched. He also shares his God given vision for Manna Church Stafford for the next season, and the overall importance of a vision for the future in all …

Do you often find yourself forfeiting what you want in the long term for what you want right now? If yes, then you may be trapped in the issue of indulgence and excess. In this week's episode, Pastor Jake Johnson is preaching about how to confess indulgence and excess in our lives. Tune in to discover what the Bible has to say about this topic, and…

In this week's episode, Pastor Jake Johnson is preaching about how to confess lust and sexual sin. Lust is very prevalent in our society, so it's critical that you learn how to equip yourself to resist the temptation of falling into this sin. Tune in to discover what the Bible has to say about lust and the five steps you can take to confess lust an…

In this week's episode, Pastor Jake Johnson is preaching about how to confess anger. Anger is a powerful emotion and if not handled well can cause a lot of destruction. If you are currently struggling with anger or you want to understand how to biblically process this powerful emotion then tune into this message. You'll get equipped with some pract…

In this week's episode, Josh Gaita our Operations Lead is preaching about confession. Tune in to discover the biblical meaning of confession, why it's important, and how to get better at it. If you want to walk in a greater measure of freedom and grow closer in your relationship with God then this message will encourage you. To learn more about our…

Welcome to today's episode where we're unraveling the mysteries of sanctification! Ever wondered what sanctification really means, or why it holds such significance in our spiritual journey? Well, you're in for a treat! We're not just skimming the surface; we're diving deep into the essence of sanctification. We'll explore its profound meaning, unc…

In this week's episode, we are continuing to dig into the true meaning of the Gospel. More specifically, we will look at the meaning of justification, the means of justification and the marvel of justification. If you want to grow in your understanding of the Gospel message and it's practical application in your daily life then tune in to hear this…

This week, Pastor Jake Johnson is digging into the true meaning of the Gospel. We will look at important terms like repentance, obedience, grace, remorse, forgiveness, restitution and how we need to respond to the Gospel message. If you want to grow in your understanding of the Gospel message and it's practical application in your daily life then t…

In this week's episode, Pastor Jake Johnson talks about the true meaning of 'Immanuel, God with us'. Tune in to hear this hope-filled Christmas message. If you struggle with feeling like God is far away or you have to live perfectly to have a relationship with Him then this message will encourage you. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna…

This week we are continuing in our series, Immanuel, God with us. Pastor Jake is sharing how God is with us on the mountaintop. Tune in to learn more about how to handle the mountaintop experiences in our lives. To learn more about our church, visit the Manna Church Stafford/Quantico website at mannastafford.church. Looking for a church in Stafford…

In this week's episode, Pastor Jake talks about what it looks like when God is with us in the Wilderness. He delves further into what the Wilderness season looks like, it's purpose and shares biblical accounts of how God walked with people in the Wilderness. If you feel like you are in a Wilderness season in your life, then tune in now. Our prayer …

In this week's episode, Pastor Jake shares about what it looks like when you find yourself in a valley in life. He shares several biblical passages to explain this concept further. If you find yourself discouraged and in a valley in your life then tune in to explore this topic further. We hope you will be encouraged and strengthened by this message…

In this week's episode, Pastor Jake digs deeper into a few different traditions that are mentioned in the Bible. You may be surprised to learn about some of these traditions. Additionally, he also shares a powerful testimony of God's faithfulness. Tune in to learn more about these biblical traditions and discover how you can start incorporating the…