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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 - 14 June 2025 - 7:30pm
What Is Truth? - Escape From Satan's Snare
In this life-changing testimony, Timo Hoffman shares his incredible journey with Robert Veith & Marlou Smith, from growing up in a Catholic household, becoming deeply involved in the heavy metal music scene, and ultimately turning his back on it all after discovering the life-transforming truth found in the Bible. What led Timo to question the world he was immersed in? How did music influence his beliefs, identity, and choices? What was the turning point that brought him to fully commit his life to God? This raw and inspiring story is a powerful reminder that no one is too far gone for God’s grace — and that truth has the power to break chains, change lives, and bring true freedom.
Repeated on Monday 16 June at 4:30am, Wednesday 18 June at 12:00pm and Friday 20 June 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 14 June 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Where was Jesus After His Resurrection? - Stephen Bohr & David Salazar discuss & provide answers to questions sent in.
- 6:30am - Pillars of our Faith - Doctrine of Justification, Sanctification & Glorification - An enlightening presentation by Shelley Quinn from 3ABN's Spring Camp Meeting of 2010.
- 7:30am - Autumn Leaves - Fireproof - Conrad Vine talks about how the trials that we go through can be a means of drawing closer to Jesus.
- 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 'Cain & Abel'.
- 9:00am - Practical Truth for our Day - Laodicea, The Last Christian Church - Part 3 - Eugene Prewitt talks about listening to the spirit of God, surrendering all to Him and experiencing a meaningful relationship with Jesus.
- 9:30am - Receiving the Word - The Empty Tomb - Robert Benardo reminds us that it's through the blood & life of Christ that we live & are saved.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - Allusions, Images, Symbols: "Some Principles of Prophecy" - Lesson 11 - 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 - The Power of Deception - John Lomacang powerfully unpacks Jesus' warning in Matthew 24, 'Take heed that no one deceives 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...
Top Supplements for Mental Health
Dr Neil Nedley
Come & learn what the game-changer is for those battling depression & anxiety & discover how it works to improve mental health.
Wednesday 18 June at 10:00pm
Also Monday 16 June at 2:00am and repeated on Thursday 19 June at 6:00am and Friday 20 June at 9:30am.
The Convenient Church
Ron Kelly
Ron Kelly talks about the simplicity of the gospel & learning to care, give, love & share more.
Sunday 15 June at 12:00pm
Repeated on Tuesday 17 June at 6:30am and Friday 20 June at 9:30pm
Freedom from Porn Addiction
Conrad Vine
In this powerful message, Conrad Vine boldly addresses the often-hidden crisis of porn addiction in the church.
Sunday 15 June at 7:30pm
Repeated on Tuesday 17 June at 8:00am, Wednesday 18 June at 12:30am and Friday 20 June at 2:00pm.
The Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Gary Kent
Egypt plays a vital role in the Bible. Gary Kent looks at how Egypt demonstrates the historical accuracy and reliability of the Bible.
Saturday 14 June at 11:15pm
Repeated on Sunday 15 June at 4:30pm, Wednesday 18 June at 7:00am and Friday 20 June at 7:00pm
