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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 - 4th October 2025 - 7:30pm
What Is Truth? - Warfare About Diet
Is there more behind the food we eat than meets the eye? In this episode, Robert Veith & Marlou Smith uncover the connection between the Bible, the food industry, and our spiritual well-being. From Creation’s original diet to the challenges of modern foods, discover how our daily choices affect not only our health but also our relationship with God. Learn the hidden impact of the food industry on society and why health reform is a vital part of the final message. This isn’t just about eating right - it’s about preparing for the times we live in.
Repeated on Monday 6 October at 4:30am, Wednesday 8 October at 12:00pm and Friday 10 October 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 October 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - The Meaning of Ephesians 2:14-16 - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Quo Vadis - Liberty Corrupted - Joel Kratzke talks about how the same issues that were relevant in the beginning are relevant now, with the main issue being worship.
- 7:30am - Pathway To Paradise - Deception & Earth's Final Generation - Discover the six categories of deceptions Jesus mentions in Matthew 24, & their connection with the prophetic events of Revelation 13.
- 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 '40 Days & 40 Nights With God'.
- 9:00am - Receiving The Word - His Ways Are Higher - Part 1 - 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 - Three Steps to Heaven - 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) - "Lessons of Faith from Joshua" - 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 - 3ABN Worship Hour - Artificial Intelligence - John Lomacang reminds us that only a heart grounded in Scripture & shaped by the Holy Spirit can stand firm amongst technological deception.
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 Gift Of Tongues
Wyatt Allen
Join Wyatt Allen as he looks at the topic of 'The Gift of Tongues' & relies on the pure word of God to give an explanation.
Sunday 5 October at 5:00pm
Also Saturday 4 October at 1:30am and repeated on Thursday 9 October at 11:30pm
How Long, Lord?
Fred Dana
Be encouraged as Fred Dana reflects on the fulfillment of prophecy & how God has revealed in His Word what is His will for us & the world.
Sunday 5 October at 8:00am
Repeated on Monday 6 October at 11:00am, Thursday 9 October at 9:30pm and Friday 10 October at 1:00pm.
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How To Endure Until Death Do Us Part
Ron Kelly
Discover the joy of a Christ-centred unity, both in our home & in the church family.
Sunday 5 October at 1:00pm
Repeated on Tuesday 7 October at 4:00am and Wednesday 8 October at 4:30pm
Three Children's Fight For Survival
Gary Kent
Gary Kent revisits the remarkable story of three resilient children & their incredible endurance in the harsh & unforgiving Australian bush.
Saturday 4 October at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 5 October at 4:30pm, Wednesday 8 October at 7:00am and Friday 10 October at 7:00pm
