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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 - 20 September 2025 - 7:30pm
What Is Truth? - The Lost Taste
Robert Veith and Marlou Smith explore what Scripture says about diet and how these principles are deeply connected to mental clarity, spiritual growth and a closer walk with God.
Repeated on Monday 22 September at 4:30am, Wednesday 24 September at 12:00pm and Friday 26 September 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 20 September 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - How Can I Truly Follow Jesus? - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Scripture Mysteries - The Antichrist's Amendment - 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.
- 7:30am - Pathway To Paradise - The Gathering of Armageddon - Tim Rumsey dives deep into Bible prophecy & Revelation's mysterious battle of Armageddon. Is it a spiritual battle or a literal conflict? - Part 2.
- 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 'Bread From Heaven'.
- 9:00am - LLT Productions - The Seventh Day - Part 4 - Which day is the Christian Sabbath? Sunday? Or is it Saturday? Find out for sure by watching this documentary series hosted by Hal Holbrook.
- 9:30am - Classic Sermons - The Beast of Revelation - 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 12 - 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 - Pharisees, Sadducees & Christ - James Rafferty presents the two opposing religious sects of Christ's day & shares seven steps to accepting that Jesus Christ is the only way out.
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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Why I Am A Seventh-Day Adventist
Chris Buttery
Chris Buttery reveals who Seventh-day Adventist's are - Bible-believing Christians who love & live for Jesus their soon-coming Savior - Part 1.
Monday 22 September at 8:30pm
Also, Sunday 21 September at 2:45am and repeated on Thursday 25 September at 8:00am
Has The Law Of God Been Abolished?
3ABN Panel
Join the 3ABN Panel as they discuss the question, Has the Law of God Been Abolished?, and also other questions that have been sent in.
Sunday 21 September at 1:00pm
Repeated on Tuesday 23 September at 4:00am and Wednesday 24 September at 4:30pm.
Pharisees, Sadducees & Christ
James Rafferty
James Rafferty presents the two opposing religious sects of Christ's day & shares seven steps to accepting that Jesus Christ is the only way out.
Saturday 20 September at 11:00am
Repeated on Monday 22 September at 3:00am and Tuesday 23 September at 9:00pm
The Coles Story
Gary Kent
Gary Kent explores the story of Sir George James Coles, a businessman & a philanthropist who started one of the biggest supermarket chains in Australia.
Saturday 20 September at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 21 September at 4:30pm, Wednesday 24 September at 7:00am and Friday 26 September at 7:00pm
