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Firstlight Broadcasting Network was launched in New Zealand on the 17th September 2012 at 6pm.  The Firstlight channel broadcasts nationally 24/7 via the Freeview|HD (UHF terrestrial) network on Channel 26, via Freeview Satellite (also on Channel 26) and on SKY (Channel 206).  The official launch onto the satellite platform took place on Saturday 17th September 2016 at 6pm; at this same time Firstlight celebrated its fourth anniversary of bringing God's loving last day messages to the people of New Zealand.  Now Firstlight has been on air for over twelve years! 

Firstlight is run by a team of dedicated volunteers whose mission is to proclaim God's love throughout New Zealand. Firstlight aims to broadcast the best selection of ground-breaking Christian programmes sourced from 3ABN, Amazing Facts, It Is Written and other international and local New Zealand sources as they become available.

While our programmes are based on Christian principles, we believe the programme topics will be of great interest to the general public and not just limited to a Christian audience.

Please continue to help us with your prayers and with your financial support.  We cannot keep your favourite Firstlight channel up on air without YOUR ongoing support!
Check out this week's Programme Schedule to see what is showing and what is coming up on Firstlight. 

We show a Christian film/documentary or an important interview on Saturday evenings at 7:30pm.  This is usually repeated at 12 noon on the Wednesday following.
See below for some of the highlights for the week ahead on Firstlight.


Saturday - 19 April 2025 - 7:30pm
What's Up Prof?# 212 - The Jesuits and the Counter Reformation
 



In Episode 212 Walter Veith & Martin Smith discuss one of the most sinister and spiritually dangerous strategies that satan has devised to counter the Word of God, the spiritual exercises of Ignatius Loyola, and how he uses his agents, the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), to infiltrate the protestant denominations with spiritualism. Heading the Jesuits is their General, also called the black pope. The members all swear allegiance to their General and to the pope obeying like a corpse. What are the implications of pope Francis being both pope and a Jesuit?

Repeated on Monday 21 April at 4:30am, Wednesday 23 April at 11:45am and Friday 25 April at 12:00am.

 

Church in Your Home: An Invitation

If you are unable to attend a local church for Sabbath services you might like to join the growing Firstlight Viewing Family nationwide for our Saturday "Church In Your Home" programme.  We warmly invite you to fellowship with us on God's Holy Day.
Join us every Sabbath for a special Spirit-filled blessing!

Watch our Video Invitation!
  •   8:30am - Sabbath School for Children
  • 10:00am - Adult Sabbath School - Bible Study Hour
  • 11.00am - Main Sermon / The Divine Service

The line up for Sabbath 19 April 2025:

 
  • 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - The Sabbath Before Creation - Stephen Bohr & David Salazar discuss various topics & provide answers to questions that were sent in.
  • 6:30am - The Classroom of the Remnant - A Parent's Best Curriculum - Part 3 - Joshua White effectively exposes Satan's plan for today's children, & offers a practical way back to God's design.
  • 7:30am - Autumn Leaves - The First Retreat - Conrad Vine explores the story of Elijah, highlighting themes of spiritual burnout, divine encounters, & the importance of community support.
  • 8:30am - SABBATH SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN - A Day With The King - Natalee McLean & Cecily Harker teach children about the Sabbath, Rick Ferret leads out in the singing & there is story time with John Hammond. This episode is 'The Chariot, the Mantle & the Bears'.
  • 9:00am - Salvation In Symbols & Signs - The Fall of Babylon - James Rafferty & Ivor Myers will help you understand this important book for these times, the book of Revelation.
  • 9:30am - Receiving the Word - No Condemnation - Robert Benardo shares the certainty of the promises of God's Word & the importance of focusing on Christ.
  • 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - Allusions, Images, Symbols: "Some Principles of Prophecy" - Lesson 3 - If you would like to prepare more fully for this study hour, you can download the lesson from the Sabbath School Net website - Lesson Archives. Or just click on this link and it will take you there. 
  • 11:00am - 3ABN Worship Hour - Undercurrents - John Lomacang explores how tragic deaths caused by rip currents in Panama City echo a deeper spiritual truth.
We invite you to stay tuned to Firstlight and sing along with the hymns that play between the programmes above!
Firstlight wishes you and your family a very blessed Sabbath in the presence of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.


 

Highlights this week...


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How a Christian Conquers Life's Greatest Challenges
Mark Finley

Discover how faith, courage, and reliance on God can help you slay your giants and claim victory.

Saturday 19 April at 5:00pm

Repeated on Monday 21 April at 12:00am and Wednesday 23 April at 3:30am

 
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This Is Why Satan Hates The Sabbath
Scripture Illustrator

Explore how Sabbath-keeping reflects our relationship with the Creator and prepares us for eternity. Don't miss this eye-opening journey through Scripture - PG.

Monday 21 April at 8:30pm

Also Sunday 20 April at 3:00am and Repeated on Thursday 24 April at 10:30am


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Spiritual Preparation for Persecution
Conrad Vine


Conrad Vine discusses how we can prepare ourselves spiritually for the Persecution which is to come.

Saturday 19 April at 12:00pm

Repeated on Sunday 20 April at 4:30am, Wednesday 23 April at 9:00am and Thursday 24 April at 7:30pm


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Ned Kelly - The Outlaw
Gary Kent


Join Gary Kent as he explores the story of Ned Kelly & examines the Biblical armour that God has prepared for each of us.

Saturday 19 April at 11:00pm

Repeated on Sunday 20 April at 4:30pm, Wednesday 23 April at 7:00am and Friday 25 April at 7:00pm
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Milestones: Firstlight has been on air for more than TWELVE years!!

Firstlight was launched at 6pm on the 17th September 2012.  It is amazing how quickly the time has flown!  Thank you to all of you for your prayers and your financial support - both of which have kept Firstlight going.  We know that God is using Firstlight to touch the hearts and minds of many people here in New Zealand.  We receive both emails and letters daily from those who find Firstlight a blessing.  If Firstlight is a blessing in your life, please consider making a donation to help keep Firstlight on air.  Thank you so much!

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Please help spread the word about Firstlight!

If you would like us to send you some flyers so that you can letterbox these in your area, please call 0508 - 347785 and let us know.


We'd also be happy to send you a bumper sticker that you can put onto your car, boat, caravan, trailer, mobility scooter etc!

Driving around with this sticker will do a lot to help spread the word about Firstlight!

Thank you for your help!

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