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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 - 15 February 2025 - 7:30pm
Film - The History of Jesuitism in the USA - Part 2
This might be one of the most important documentaries ever produced concerning the social and political conflicts in America today. From the makers of the film 'A Lamp in the Dark', Adullam Films Production. This is part 2 of a two part series.
Repeated on Monday 17 February at 4:30am, Wednesday 19 February at 12:00pm and Friday 21 February 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 15 February 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - An Argument Against The Sabbath - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Belt of Truth - God's Growth Mindset - Scott Ritsema teaches the Bible principle of the 'Growth Mindset' needed to maximize our usefulness in the service of God & humanity.
- 7:30am - Prophecy Odyssey - The Great Judgment Day - Part 10 - In this series, Doug Batchelor dives deep into a variety of compelling topics, with a special focus on the Second Coming of Jesus.
- 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 'Friendship & The Throne'.
- 9:00am - Salvation In Symbols & Signs - Unmasking the Mark of the Beast - Part 2 - James Rafferty & Ivor Myers will help you understand this important book for these times, the book of Revelation.
- 9:30am - Receiving the Word - Kenosis - Living Water - Robert Bernado shares an inspiring message about opening our hearts to the power of the Holy Spirit.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - God's Love and Justice - Lesson 7 - 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 - Angels, Demons & You - John Dinzey shares powerful truths from Scripture, revealing how God's justice, truth, & love will triumph, with sin never rising again.
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...
The Political & Economic Philosophy of the Papacy
Conrad Vine
Join Conrad Vine as he illustrates the deep biblical and theological roots within early Adventism that provide a spiritual foundation as we approach earth's final hours.
Saturday 15 February at 12:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 16 February at 6:00am, Wednesday 19 February at 7:30am and Thursday 20 February at 7:30pm
How to Succeed with God's Growth Mindset - Say No to the Fixed Mindset
Scott Ritsema
Scott Ritsema teaches the Bible principle of the 'Growth Mindset' needed to maximize our usefulness in the service of God & humanity.
Saturday 15 February at 6:30am
Repeated on Tuesday 18 February at 9:30am, Wednesday 19 February at 9:00pm and Thursday 20 February at 3:00am
The Day of Judgment - Part 1
Steve Wohlberg & Joel Haywood
Discover what the Bible says about the Day of Judgment & how we can be found 'not guilty' on that solemn day - Part 1 of a 6 Part series.
Tuesday 18 February at 10:00pm
Also Saturday 15 February at 1:00am and repeated on Wednesday 19 February at 3:30pm and Thursday 20 February at 12:30pm
The Ups and Downs of Social Media
Gary Kent
Come with Gary Kent as he navigates through our amazing digital world with Dr Arlene Taylor and its impact on our lives.
Saturday 15 February at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 16 February at 4:30pm, Wednesday 19 February at 7:00am and Friday 21 February at 7:00pm
