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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 July 2025 - 7:30pm
What's Up Prof? #226 - Eyes on the Middle East, Rumors vs Reality
In Episode 226 Walter Veith and Martin Smith discuss the stirrings in the Middle East, and various voices telling us that this is where our eyes should be focused to see fulfilment of Bible prophecy, referring to the King of the North vs the King of the South conflict. Is this the case or is it a distraction?
Repeated on Monday 21 July at 4:30am, Wednesday 23 July at 12:00pm and Friday 25 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 19 July 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Did God Create Evil? - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Pillars of our Faith - The Last Mile Home - Join CD Brooks for this enlightening presentation from 3ABN's Spring Camp Meeting of 2010.
- 7:30am - Amazing Facts - Catastrophism or Uniformitarianism - Walter Veith shares who and what is behind the false theories in the world, revealing the enemies desire to discredit God & His character.
- 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 'Jacob and Esau'.
- 9:00am - Practical Truth for our Day - Demons and Hallucinations - Part 1 - Eugene Prewitt reveals the power of God over the forces of evil.
- 9:30am - Receiving the Word - Leaking Vessels - Part 1 - Mike Thompson reflects on the importance of studying the life of Jesus & His sacrifice for our sins.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - "Exodus" - 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 - Freedom from Suffering - Jill Morikone inspires us to discover lasting freedom in Christ.
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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Dreaming of Jesus
Conrad Vine
Conrad Vine talks about the love of God for all people & God's desire for all people to come to Him, drawn by the Holy Spirit.
Sunday 20 July at 12:00pm
Repeated on Tuesday 22 July at 6:30am and Friday 25 July at 9:30pm
Fluoride
Scott Ritsema & Dr Tim Perenich
Scott Ritsema & Dr Tim Perenich discuss the topic of Fluoride & how what we thought was a good thing may not necessarily be that good for you.
Sunday 20 July at 11:30pm
Repeated on Tuesday 22 July at 12:00am and Wednesday 23 July at 11:30am
Dinosaur Leather Handbags
Answers In Genesis
They're using T-Rex DNA to make dinosaur-leather handbags. The hosts share their perspectives on this topic.
Sunday 20 July at 4:30am
Repeated on Tuesday 22 July at 2:30am, Thursday 24 July at 7:00pm and Friday 25 July at 11:00pm
A Journey of Faith and Redemption
Gary Kent
Gary Kent looks at the hymn 'Just As I Am', which endures as a timeless reminder of God's unconditional love and grace.
Saturday 19 July at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 20 July at 4:30pm, Wednesday 23 July at 7:00am and Friday 25 July at 7:00pm
