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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 - 4 July 2026 - 7:30pm - What's Up Prof? #251 - The Five Pillars of Adventism
In Episode 251 Walter Veith and Walter Smith discuss the five pillars of Adventism, which distinguish the Advent movement from all other denominations. There might be snippets of these pillars in other denominations, but only Adventism has all five. Are these five pillars biblical or are they contrived? If they are grounded in scripture and cannot be moved, do all other denominations that do not adhere to them, then fall short in their understanding of the fullness of the biblical message for our time?
Repeated on Monday 6 July at 4:30am, Wednesday 8 July at 12:00pm and Friday 10 July 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 4 July 2026:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Do We Share In Other's Sins - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar look at various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - 3ABN Australia - Conquerors of the Night - Gary Webster explores health principles grounded in the Bible, for us to achieve optimal physical, mental, & spiritual well-being.
- 7:30am - Roanoke SDA - What God Longs For - Chris Buttery explores the relationship between God & humanity through the lens of biblical parables, focusing on the Parable of the Growing Seed.
- 8:30am - SABBATH SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN - 3ABN KIDS - Tune in with Dr Sandy and Miss Yvette as they illuminate God's Word concerning the Three Angels' Messages. This episode is 'Jesus is Our Lawyer and Judge'
- 9:00am - Salvation in Symbols & Signs - Up To Now - Have you had a hard time getting a handle on the book of Revelation - the last book of the Bible? This series will help you understand this important book for these times.
- 9:30am - Classic Sermons - The Saddest Story in the Bible - Part 2 - The founder, speaker & director of Amazing Facts for nearly 30 yrs was Joe Crews (1964-94). His powerful, straightforward sermons set the pace for other ministries.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - "1 & 2 Corinthians" - Lesson 1 - 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 - Pillars of our Faith - State of the Dead - Join John Lomacang for this enlightening presentation from 3ABN's Spring Camp Meeting of 2010.
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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Practical Sanctification - Robe of Light
Andrew Bikichky
Discover how Christ restores the original 'robe of light' & righteous character to believers through this inspiring presentation.
Monday 6 July at 6:30am
Repeated on Tuesday 7 July at 1:30pm, Thursday 9 July at 12:00am and Friday 10 July at 8:30pm.
Unity in Relationships - A Foretaste of Heaven
Ron & Colleen Kelly
Be encouraged as Ron Kelly, and his wife Colleen, talk about how to maintain unity and the element of togetherness in your marriage - Part 1.
Saturday 4 July at 3:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 5 July at 9:00am, Tuesday 7 July at 12:30pm and Friday 9 July at 10:30pm.
Keys to Healthy Learning
Joshua White
Joshua White shares practical ways to encourage our children to learn & to be better prepared for life, both here & for eternity.
Monday 6 July at 4:30pm
Repeated on Tuesday 7 July at 3:00pm and Thursday 9 July at 5:00pm
Abraham - The Call
Gary Kent
Join Gary Kent as he explores the life of Abraham, his journey from his early life in the pagan city of Ur to his emergence as a patriarch of faith.
Saturday 4 July at 9:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 5 July at 4:30pm, Wednesday 8 July at 7:00am and 10 July at 7:00pm
