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Note: ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE "VEITH EVENT" IN FEB. 2026 IS NOW OPEN.
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Note: ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE "VEITH EVENT" IN FEB. 2026 IS NOW OPEN.
Read our September 2025 newsletter
More About Firstlight...
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 - 18th October 2025 - 7:30pm
What's Up Prof?#232 - A Storm Is Coming
In this episode Walter Veith and Martin Smith take a closer look at the escalating global tensions following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. With emotions running high and political divisions deepening across the world, what does Bible prophecy reveal about the direction in which the world is heading? As societal pressures mount and freedom of expression becomes more fragile, are we witnessing the final alignment of powers described in Daniel 11 and Revelation 13?
Repeated on Monday 20 October at 4:30am, Wednesday 22 October at 12:00pm and Friday 24 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 18 October 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Did William Miller Preach a Lie? - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Granite Bay SDA - Women of the Bible - Abigail - Rod Thompson talks about the many lessons we can learn from the biblical story of Abigail, which will encourage & strengthen our faith.
- 7:30am - Pathway To Paradise - The Death of Truth - Tim Rumsey shares how Jesus Christ's three temptations in the wilderness reveal Satan's end-time attack against truth.
- 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 'Building The Sanctuary'.
- 9:00am - The Seventh Day - 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 - Does God's Grace Blot Out - 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 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 - Conrad Vine - Lost Zombies - Part 1 - Conrad Vine talks about how to develop spiritually healthy thinking in order to recognize God's voice during the end-times crisis.
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...
Lost Zombies - Part 1
Conrad Vine
Discover how to develop spiritually healthy thinking in order to recognize God's voice during the end-time crisis.
Sabbath 18 October at 11:00am
Repeated on Monday 20 October at 3:00am, Tuesday 21 October at 9:00pm and Friday 24 October at 4:00pm
Women of the Bible - Abigail
Rod Thompson
Rod Thompson talks about the many lessons we can learn from the biblical story of Abigail, which will encourage & strengthen our faith.
Sabbath 18 October at 6:30am
Repeated on Monday 20 October at 3:00pm, Tuesday 21 October at 9:30am and Thursday 23 October at 3:00am.
The Lie Hiding At Every Funeral
Scriptures Illustrator
Let the Bible answer plainly what happens when we die, why God's justice is loving & how the resurrection changes everything.
Sunday 19 October at 5:00pm
Also Saturday 18 October at 1:30am & repeated on Thursday 23 October at 11:30pm
God's Gift To Busy People
Gary Kent
Join Gary Kent on a journey into the world of digital technology & then back through time to discover this ancient wonder cure.
Saturday 18 October at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 19 October at 4:30pm, Wednesday 22 October at 7:00am and Friday 24 October at 7:00pm
