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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 - 27 June 2026 - 7:30pm - What is Truth? - When Success Wasn't Enough #54
They had success and luxury… but it wasn’t enough. This powerful testimony reveals how two successful business owners walked away from everything to follow God and discover true Biblical truth. In this episode of What is Truth?, Robert Veith and Marlou Smith sit down with a couple who built a thriving fashion empire —running multiple stores, working with top global brands, and living a life many dream of. But behind the success was emptiness and a search for something more.
Repeated on Monday 29 June at 4:30am, Wednesday 1 July at 12:00pm and Friday 3 July 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 27 June 2026:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Microchips & Biometric Systems - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar look at various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - 3ABN Australia - The Urgent Voice - Gary Webster investigates the urgent prophetic countdown to the end times in this captivating presentation.
- 7:30am - Roanoke SDA - He That Has Ears - Chris Buttery explains the Parable of the Sower, urging believers to cultivate receptive hearts for God's word and eternal life.
- 8:30am - SABBATH SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN - 3ABN KIDS - Tune in with Dr Sandy and Miss Yvette as they illuminate God's Word concerning the Three Angels' Messages. This episode is 'Share the Love of Jesus'
- 9:00am - Salvation in Symbols & Signs - Jesus First - Have you had a hard time getting a handle on the book of Revelation - the last book of the Bible? This series will help you understand this important book for these times.
- 9:30am - Classic Sermons - The Saddest Story in the Bible - Part 1 - 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) - "Growing in a Relationship with God" - Lesson 12 - 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 - Pillars of our Faith - Doctrine of Justification, Sanctification & Glorification - Join Shelley Quinn for this enlightening presentation entitled Doctrine of Justification, Sanctification & Glorification"" from 3ABN's Spring Camp Meeting of 2010.
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...
A Crisis is Coming - Question and Answer - Part 1
Walter Veith
Q & A session with Walter Veith & Martin Smith focusing on various theological & biblical questions posed by the audience in Auckland - Part 1.
Monday 29 June at 5:30pm
Also Sunday 28 June at 4:00am, and repeated on Wednesday 1 July at 5:30am and Friday 3 July at 10:30pm.
AI & Biblical Prophecy Connection
Scott Ritsema
Scott Ritsema explores the growing influence of artificial intelligence & its potential connection to biblical prophecy.
Tuesday 30 June at 8:30pm
Also Sunday 28 June at 1:00am and repeated on Wednesday 1 July at 13:30pm and Friday 3 July at 9:00am.
Bread From Heaven - A True Story
Scriptures Illustrator
An inspiring true story of Sergei Petrovich, a Christian pastor in 1970's Soviet Moldova who was arrested by the KGB for his underground ministry.
Sunday 28 June at 3:30pm
Repeated on Tuesday 30 June at 1:30am and Wednesday 1 July at 5:30pm
Walking with Reindeer
Gary Kent
This episode brings us a reminder of an important message from our ancient past, a message we would do well to remember in our modern world.
Saturday 27 June at 9:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 28 June at 4:30pm, Wednesday 1 July at 7:00am and 3 July at 7:00pm
