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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.
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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 - 11th October 2025 - 7:30pm
What Is Truth? - Fasting - Purpose and Gain
Robert Veith and Marlou Smith answer a viewer's question on fasting and the New Moon Sabbath. Does it apply to Christians today? Episode 37.
Repeated on Monday 13 October at 4:30am, Wednesday 15 October at 12:00pm and Friday 17 October at 12:00am.
Note: ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL EVENT IN AUCKLAND IN FEBRUARY 2026 IS NOW OPEN.
Prof Walter Veith and Martin Smith will be presenting in Auckland - for more information and to register please click here.
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 11 October 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Angels and Demons - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Desire Media - How to Activate Your Guardian Angel - Larren Cole reveals the good news about angels, who are heavenly watchers shielding the righteous from the power of the wicked one.
- 7:30am - Pathway To Paradise - No Other Remnant - But Why - In this message, Tim Rumsey explores the Biblical reasons why there will be no other 'remnant' church.
- 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 Broken Promise'.
- 9:00am - Receiving The Word - His Ways Are Higher - Part 2 - Gem Castor reminds us that God knows all things, is working for our good & we can put our trust fully in Him.
- 9:30am - Classic Sermons - When Protestantism Follows - 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) - "Lessons of Faith from Joshua" - Lesson 2 - 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 - Conquering the Identity Crisis - Part 2 - Shelley Quinn lays the biblical foundation for conquering the identity crisis within & to live the purposeful life God planned for you - Part 2.
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 to Activate Your Guardian Angel
Larren Cole
Larren Cole reveals the good news about angels, who are heavenly watchers shielding the righteous from the power of the wicked one.
Sabbath 11 October at 6:30am
Also Monday 13 October at 3:00pm and repeated on Tuesday 14 October at 9:30am and Thursday 16 October at 3:00am
The Three Angel's Messages - A Wake-up Call for the End Times
John Bradshaw
In this powerful sermon, John Bradshaw explores what happens when we compromise or fail to deliver a clear, urgent message.
Sabbath 11 October at 7:00pm
Repeated on Monday 13 October at 11:00pm, Wednesday 15 October at 12:00am and Friday 17 October at 3:30pm.
Health Bite - Chronic Inflammation - Causes and Remedies
Jodi Johnson
Jodi Johnson looks at the causes and remedies for the many inflammatory diseases that are affecting so many people today.
Monday 13 October at 1:30am
Repeated on Tuesday 14 October at 6:00pm and Thursday 16 October at 4:30pm
The Bible - What's In It For You?
Gary Kent
Join Gary Kent in the Bible Lands and the search for the oldest scrolls, manuscripts, codices, & Bibles and discover the profound influence they've had.
Saturday 11 October at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 12 October at 4:30pm, Wednesday 15 October at 7:00am and Friday 17 October at 7:00pm
