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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 - 9 August 2025 - 7:30pm
A History of Jesuitism in the United States - Part 2
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American Jesuits may be one of the most important documentaries ever produced concerning the social and political conflicts in America today. The influence of Rome in America is one that was written about extensively by authors throughout the 19th century and into the early 20th century, with many warnings about a hidden plan by foreign powers to enslave the country. Nevertheless, most modern history books have been carefully rewritten to remove critical information that would likely warn the people about what has been happening behind the scenes for more than 200 years. Is it just a coincidence that many key figures in power today are either directly or indirectly associated with the Roman Catholic Jesuit Order? And what will be the ultimate influence of this notorious society, which has been expelled from at least 83 countries, city-states and cities around the world? This documentary covers the history of Jesuitism in America and the diabolical influence of the order into modern times.
Repeated on Monday 11 August at 4:30am, Wednesday 13 August at 12:00pm and Friday 15 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 9 August 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - The Universality of Sin - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Pathway to Paradise - The Spirit of Prophecy - The Bible provides numerous tests of a true prophet. Discover how they apply to the life, writings, & work of Ellen White.
- 7:30am - Amazing Facts - The Genes of Genesis -Walter Veith compares Darwinism with Creationism & presents the core of genetic problems involved in the evolutionary process.
- 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 'Joseph In Egypt'.
- 9:00am - Practical Truth for our Day - Justice and Mercy - Part 2 - Eugene Prewitt discusses same sex attraction and what the Bible says about this.
- 9:30am - Receiving the Word - The Victorious Church - Part 2 - Robert Benardo reminds us that having the glory of God within us is what results in us bringing glory to Him.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - "Exodus" - Lesson 6 - 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 1- Shelley Quinn lays the biblical foundation for conquering the identity crisis within & to live the purposeful life God planned for you.
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...
8 Steps To Transform Your Spiritual Life
John Bradshaw
Be encouraged as John Bradshaw shares the steps we can take, when we decide we want to change, to give God jurisdiction of what we cannot handle alone.
Saturday 9 August at 3:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 10 August at 9:00am, Tuesday 12 August at 12.30pm and Thursday 14 August at 10:30pm
Transformative Grace
Guilherme Borda
Guilherme Borda shares the important relationship between God's grace & good works, which results in a transformed life.
Sunday 10 August at 8:30pm
Repeated on Tuesday 12 August at 9:00am, Wednesday 13 August at 1:30am and Friday 15 August at 3:00pm
The Tradition Above All Traditions
Conrad Vine
A thought-provoking study which examines how God's eternal truths transcend human customs.
Sunday 10 August at 12:00pm
Repeated on Tuesday 12 August at 6:30am and Friday 15 August at 9:30pm
Foods That Heal The Brain
Gary Kent
Join Gary Kent & Dr Delia McCabe as they discuss the impact of food on our brains, the best foods for our brains & the foods that harm our brains.
Saturday 9 August at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 10 August at 4:30pm, Wednesday 13 August at 7:00am and Friday 15 August at 7:00pm
