Sermon: Rev. Samuel Ramirez
A sermon from Rev. Sam Ramirez, recorded at the 2024 Disciples Preaching Retreat
Rev. Ramirez brings a perspective shaped by pastoral ministry in the San Fernando Valley and extensive service within Obra Hispana, the network of Hispanic and Latino/a Disciples congregations across North America. His voice in the Disciples conversation on preaching reflects the breadth of the church’s multilingual and multicultural identity.
This sermon is part of the 2024 Disciples Preaching Retreat, an annual gathering that brings together preachers from across the church to share their work, reflect on their practice, and support one another in the ongoing work of proclamation. The retreat sermons are a resource for Disciples ministers who want to encounter diverse voices and approaches to preaching within the tradition. This sermon is available in both English and Spanish.
Rev. Ramirez is pastor of Sun Valley City Church in San Fernando Valley and has served in numerous leadership roles in Obra Hispana and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Recorded at the 2024 Disciples Preaching Retreat
Spanish Version
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