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Fish Eyes Episode 1: Fishers of Men & Episode 2: Water to Wine

Type: VHS
Author: Swartz and Eschleman
( Bible , Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , General , Gospels , Group Study , Humor , Jesus , Miracles , Sunday School )

1. Peter & Andrew fish all night and catch nothing. A stranger convinces them to try again. Andrew check his notes from John the Baptist. 2. Who is this guy? He invites them to a wedding. And what does it mean to "follow Him?" What about the business and the future? And why is there good wine if they already ran out?

Fish Eyes Episode 11: The Arrest & Denial & Episode 12: From Fear to Faith

Type: VHS
Author: Swartz and Eschleman
( Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , Easter , General , Gospels , Group Study , Holy Week , Humor , Jesus )

11. They watch helpless as Jesus is taken. Peter lashes out at his brother then 3 strangers confront him. 12. Andrew and Peter sneak to the tombs. Jesus appears to them then disappears. Confused, the retreat to a favorite fishing spot and catch more than expected.

Fish Eyes Episode 13: Emmaus Roadtrip & Episode 14: Inside the Fish

Type: VHS
Author: Swartz and Eschleman
( Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , General , Gospels , Group Study , Humor , Jesus )

13. Bussing through the countryside, Andrew and Peter celebrate their memories of Jesus. Their backseat guest, a hitchhiker, listens and asks curiously insightful questions. He seems somehow familiar… 14. Sit on the front porch with Ted and Lee and their director to discover the origin of FishEyes, a theology of humor and hilarious outtakes.

Fish Eyes Episode 3: Miracles & Episode 4: Sermon on the Mount I

Type: VHS
Author: Swartz and Eschleman
( Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , General , Gospels , Group Study , Humor , Jesus , Miracles , Preaching )

3. Jesus calms storms (not soon enough for a fearful Peter_ and raises a paralytic to his feet. Why has this Man of wonders chosen fishermen and tax collectors? 4. The brothers discuss an extraordinary sermon. First at a laundromat then at a grocery store, the take on beatitudes, fruits of repentance, and a hard question - what does it mean to not worry?

Fish Eyes Episode 5: Sermon on the Mount II & Episode 6: 5K Feeding

Type: VHS
Author: Swartz and Eschleman
( Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , General , Gospels , Group Study , Humor , Jesus , Lord's Prayer , Miracles )

5. Andrew wonders, "why hide acts of charity?" Peter learns to turn the other cheek in an aggressive game of hoops. The courtside benediction? An (almost) flawless recitation of the Lord's Prayer. 6. Somehow a few loaves and fishes become an endless fire brigade line of mackerel and pumpernickel. Jesus walks on water and Peter takes two important (but drenching) steps of faith.

Fish Eyes Episode 7: Parables & Episode 8: Temple & Tree

Type: VHS
Author: Swartz and Eschleman
( Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , General , Gospels , Group Study , Humor , Jesus , Palm Sunday , Parables )

7. A small café and a lively volley analyzing Jesus as Teacher. The table jumps with a pepper shake parable, Peter as a flying seed, and a debate on change vs. tradition. 8. After a triumphant and colorful parade into the city, Andrew and Peter confront more of Jesus' perplexing acts. What's with this fig tree? And why are we getting pelted by pigeons, books and boxes flying from the temple?

Fish Eyes Episode 9: Lazarus! & Episode 10: The Last Supper

Type: VHS
Author: Swartz and Eschleman
( Bible People , Bible Study , Bible/Bible Stories , Bible/New Testament , General , Gospels , Group Study , Holy Week , Humor , Jesus , Miracles )

9. Jesus helps old friend Lazarus from a premature tomb. Later Peter and Andrew wonder why Jesus - like Judas - seems so burdened and preoccupied. 10. Peter sets the table for a special dinner in a humble place. The meal is an uneasy mix of laughter and symbolism.

How Can I Be Over the Hill When I haven't Seen the Top Yet?

Type: BOOK
Author: Wilson, Patricia
( Aging , General , Humor , Inspiration , Middle-Age/Midlife , Older Adult )

Faith-full reflections on the middle years of life. With experience constantly accumulating, the Christian life gets better and better. Takes on the subject of aging with the light, humorous outlook familiar to readers of her previous books.

Youth Specialties Convention 2002 Tapes Set 2

Type: TAPE
Author: Youth Specialties
( Bible , Communication , Contemporary Worship , General , Humor , Sexuality , Teaching Aids , Violence , Women , Youth , Youth Minister Issues )

Sex, violence and humor: how to get the Bible in teens hands (Steve Case), How to get teens talking! (Les Christie), Youth ministry as a safe place for students (Rich Van Pelt), Starting right: your first 2 years in ministry (Doug Fields), Starting new youth/young adult worship services for post modern generations (Dan Kimball), Creative teaching for today's jr. high ministry (Mark Oesteicher)