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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 - 23 August 2025 - 7:30pm
What's Up Prof?#228 - King of the North vs King of the South
Walter Veith and Martin Smith discuss two questions. Firstly, can we overcome sin, and secondly, who is the of the King of the South? By misidentifying the King of the South, we tend to focus on the Middle East and literal Israel in particular and thereby miss prophetic events taking place in front of our eyes. The battle between the antitypical kings of the North and the South must be a universal and not a regional battle because the prophecy has universal applications.
Repeated on Monday 25 August at 4:30am, Wednesday 27 August at 12:00pm and Friday 29 August 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 23 August 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Taking Prophecies Out of Context - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Scripture Mysteries - The Most Incredible Prophecy - A documentary series that seeks to discover the truth behind a number of Biblical subjects. Archaeologists & theologians around the world shed light on these issues.
- 7:15am - Creation Scapes - Canyon Winds - A journey through Gods creation with music videos that mix scenic views with hymns of praise.
- 7:30am - Division - Babel Builders & The Atomic Bomb - This mini series by Tim Rumsey reveals the prophetic blueprint of the Protestant Reformation in Genesis 1-2, & shows how these chapters predict the rise of the advent movement.
- 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 'Moses'.
- 9:00am - In The Footsteps of Paul - Finishing The Race - Tony Moore traces the footsteps of the apostle Paul to Rome.
- 9:30am - Classic Sermons - Time Running Out - 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) - "Exodus" - Lesson 8 - 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 - True Repentance & Genuine Conversion - John Dinzey explores the path to repentance & conversion, which means walking out of darkness & into God's marvelous light.
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 Faith of Jesus
Joshua Fawcett
Be encouraged and learn the importance of keeping our eyes on the cross of Jesus & seeing His amazing love revealed there.
Sunday 24 August at 7:45am
Repeated on Monday 25 August at 11:15am, Thursday 28 August at 9.30pm and Friday 29 August at 1:00pm
God's Wisdom for Families
Chris Buttery
Powerful cultural factors give birth to secular concepts that, as families, we need to resist to be ready for Jesus to return & eternity.
Saturday 23 August at 3:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 24 August at 8:45am, Tuesday 26 August at 12:30pm and Thursday 28 August at 10:30pm
Legalizing Baby Selling
Answers In Genesis
The Massachusetts bill may potentially legalize the selling of babies. The hosts share their perspectives on this topic.
Sunday 24 August at 4:30am
Repeated on Tuesday 26 August at 2:45am, Thursday 28 August at 7:00pm and Friday 29 August at 11:00pm
Defeat of Barbarossa
Gary Kent
Gary Kent investigates the Defeat of Barbarossa's connection with a young Australian engineer & the insights provided into the Universal War.
Saturday 23 August at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 24 August at 4:30pm, Wednesday 27 August at 7:00am and Friday 29 August at 7:00pm
