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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 - 26 July 2025 - 7:30pm
What Is Truth? - Who Controls you?
The evolution of technology has given rise to a breeding ground for satan and his agents of this world to indoctrinate and entrap the youth of today, and keep civilization in a state of complacency and idleness. Video games have become one of the most powerful forms of media in the world — captivating millions, influencing minds, and reshaping cultures. But have you ever asked: Who actually created video games, and what was their intent? In this revealing video, Robert Veith & Marlou Smith look at the origin of the gaming industry, tracing its roots back to the individuals and forces who helped shape its foundation. This is not just a history lesson — it's a spiritual wake-up call.
Repeated on Monday 28 July at 4:30am, Wednesday 30 July at 12:00pm and Friday 1 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 26 July 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Legal vs Experiential Justification - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Pillars of our Faith - Lentils - Join John Lomacang for this enlightening presentation from 3ABN's Spring Camp Meeting of 2010.
- 7:30am - Amazing Facts - His Creation - Richard Aguilera reminds us of the amazing love that our Creator has for each one of us.
- 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 'Jacob In Exile'.
- 9:00am - Practical Truth for our Day - Demons and Hallucinations - Part 2 - Eugene Prewitt reveals the power of God over the forces of evil.
- 9:30am - Receiving the Word - Leaking Vessels - Part 2 - Mike Thompson reflects on the importance of studying the life of Jesus & His sacrifice for our sins.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - "Exodus" - Lesson 4 - 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 - Are We Being Investigated - Part 2 - Kenny Shelton explores the investigative judgment - the heavenly phase where every life is examined & every motive revealed.
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...
How To Have a New Heart
Tim Riesenberger
What does God mean when He says 'I will give you a new heart'. How will He do that. What are the steps in conversion.
Tuesday 29 July at 7:30pm
Also Sunday 27 July at 12:00am & repeated on Wednesday 30 July at 2:00pm and Friday 1 August at 8:00am
Nothing Made Sense Until It Did
Rob Knott
Special guests share their testimony with Rob Knott of how they came out of atheism & to a belief in Jesus Christ & His Holy Word.
Saturday 26 July at 10:30pm
Repeated on Tuesday 29 July at 5:00pm, Wednesday 30 July at 10:30am and Friday 1 August at 2:00am
The Pope Created Islam & There's Proof
Scriptures Illustrator
This presentation reveals the connection between Catholicism & Islam & reminds us of the love of God & salvation through Jesus.
Saturday 26 July at 4:30am
Repeated on Sunday 27 July at 9:00pm, Thursday 31 July at 11:30am and Friday 1 August at 6:00am
Samuel Marsden - New Zealand's Game Changer
Gary Kent
Gary Kent explores the legacy of a man whose vision & convictions shaped the course of history in both Australia & NZ.
Sunday 27 July at 4:30pm
Repeated on Wednesday 30 July at 7:00am and Friday 1 August at 7:00pm
