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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 - 13 September 2025 - 7:30pm
What's Up Prof?#230 - Christian Nationalism - A Discussion with Douglas Wilson
In Episode 230 Walter Veith & Martin Smith teamed up once again with Alex and James Bowen from Heritage and Hope, to interview one of the most well-known leaders in the Christian Nationalist movement: Douglas Wilson. Is Christian Nationalism the future of the church or a dangerous distortion of the gospel? Douglas Wilson, senior pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, has recently gained national attention through a viral CNN interview and has been featured in discussions with Tucker Carlson, Jared Longshore, Stephen Wolfe, and many others. In this conversation, we press him on some of the most controversial questions facing Christianity in America today -- from the tension between free will and coerced religion, to the separation of church and state, and the correct interpretation of Scripture. We also explore the historical record, Protestant evidence, and prophetic implications that challenge many of his claims.
Repeated on Monday 15 September at 4:30am, Wednesday 17 September at 12:00pm and Friday 19 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 13 September 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - How To Study The Bible - 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 power revealed - 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 - How God Makes War - Tim Rumsey dives deep into Bible prophecy & Revelation's mysterious battle of Armageddon. Is it a spiritual battle or a literal conflict? - Part 1.
- 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 'The Exodus'.
- 9:00am - LLT Productions - The Seventh Day - Part 3 - 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 - 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 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 - Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People - A moving message by Jill Morikone that wrestles with the age-old question of suffering, why tragedy strikes the innocent & evil seems unchecked.
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...
Can We Trust The Bible?
Gordon Gosset
Gordon Gosset reminds us of the accuracy by which the prophecies in the Bible have been fulfilled & how we can absolutely trust God's Word.
Monday 15 September at 4:30pm
Repeated on Tuesday 16 September at 2.30pm and Thursday 18 September at 5:00pm
Sabbath History
James Arrabito
A great informative video on the history of the Sabbath & the Seventh-day Adventist church, how it has come through the years.
Saturday 13 September at 5:00pm
Repeated on Monday 15 September at 12:00am, Wednesday 17 September at 3:30am, Thursday 18 September at 5:30pm and Friday 19 September at 10:30am
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How Did Daniel Survive?
Jonathan Zirkle
Jonathan Zirkle takes us through the scriptures bringing light into what our own response ought to be in face of the beast power.
Monday 15 September at 2:00pm
Also Sunday 14 September at 2:00am. Repeated on Thursday 18 September at 10:30am and Friday 19 September at 7:30pm
Sacred Sites of the Ancient World
Gary Kent
Join Gary Kent as he takes us on a journey to some of the most magnificent sacred sites in the ancient world to discover the message of the stars.
Saturday 13 September at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 14 September at 4:30pm, Wednesday 17 September at 7:00am and Friday 19 September at 7:00pm
