Many of us have things in our past which affect our present realities—events, hurts, circumstances, habits, failures, or any other “kicks of the cow” that we can’t seem to forget no matter how much we try.

So what do we do with these past events?

In one of my favorite sermons by Stephen Manley from his series in Matthew, Stephen addresses our past and how we are deal with it biblically.

Taken from Matthew 27:52-53 (a scene right after the crucifixion of Jesus), this powerful sermon will bring encouragement and conviction about the things we are holding onto from our past.

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Show Notes / Additional Resources

  • Learn more about Stephen Manley
  • Matthew 27:52-53 – “… and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.”

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