River of Life Church

River of Life Church Love God | Love People | Make Disciples

River of Life is a vibrant growing church in the NW Bristol area that attracts people from all areas of Bristol and North Somerset.

WHAT NEEDS TO MOVE?We all want Jesus in our lives… but what happens when we consider the practicalities?Our hearts can b...
05/09/2026

WHAT NEEDS TO MOVE?

We all want Jesus in our lives… but what happens when we consider the practicalities?

Our hearts can become crowded with stress, ambition, relationships, dreams—even good things. And sometimes there’s simply no room left for what matters most.

This Sunday, we’re asking a simple but challenging question:

"If Jesus is going to have first place in my life… what has to move?"

Come ready to look honestly at what’s occupying your heart—and discover the difference between simply wanting what Jesus gives and making room for Jesus Himself.

❤️ Jesus doesn’t just want a place in your life. He wants to be at the heart...
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If you’re serious about wanting to find out more about Jesus, or if you need someone to pray for you, why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am? We’d love to see you in person. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for some inspiration, you’re welcome.
Check out our website for more details 👉 www.riveroflife.co.uk
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🕙 Doors open at 10:00am for a 10:30am start
☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes afterwards
🚗 Free parking just 5 minutes away (Westbury Hill Car Park, Bristol BS9 3UJ)
👧 Kid’s church available for primary school aged children

Most people think they know what God is like.Some think He's disappointed. Others assume He's only interested in people ...
06/08/2026

Most people think they know what God is like.
Some think He's disappointed. Others assume He's only interested in people who have their lives together. But Jesus tells a very different story...

This Sunday we conclude our series 'The Heart of The Father' by exploring the surprising ending to the story of the Prodigal Son. It's a story that challenges the rebellious, the religious, and everyone in between—and reveals a Father's invitation that still stands today.

Whether you've been far from God or around church your whole life, this message will challenge what you think it really means to know Him.

Join us this Sunday as we discover 'The Father's Invitation.'
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If you’re serious about wanting to find out more about Jesus, or if you need someone to pray for you, why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am? We’d love to see you in person. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for some inspiration, you’re welcome.
Check out our website for more details 👉 www.riveroflife.co.uk
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🕙 Doors open at 10:00am for a 10:30am start
☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes afterwards
🚗 Free parking just 5 minutes away (Westbury Hill Car Park, Bristol BS9 3UJ)
👧 Kid’s church available for primary school aged children

Before you scroll... can I ask you one question?What if God is nothing like you've imagined? Most people think they know...
31/07/2026

Before you scroll... can I ask you one question?

What if God is nothing like you've imagined? Most people think they know what God is like. Many imagine He's disappointed, distant or waiting for them to prove themselves.

And if you've ever wondered whether you've gone too far... made too many mistakes... or put too much distance between yourself and God... you're not alone.

This Sunday we'll continue our journey through one of Jesus' best-known stories—the Prodigal Son. But this isn't really a story about a rebellious son. It's a story about a Father whose love is far greater than most people imagine.

Join us as we discover what God is really like... and why there's always hope for those who want to come home.
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If you’re serious about wanting to find out more about Jesus, or if you need someone to pray for you, why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am? We’d love to see you in person. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for some inspiration, you’re welcome.
Check out our website for more details 👉 www.riveroflife.co.uk
____________________________________
🕙 Doors open at 10:00am for a 10:30am start
☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes afterwards
🚗 Free parking just 5 minutes away (Westbury Hill Car Park, Bristol BS9 3UJ)
👧 Kid’s church available for primary school aged children

Hey there! Stop a minute...Most people know the story of the Prodigal Son... but what if we've been looking at the wrong...
25/07/2026

Hey there! Stop a minute...

Most people know the story of the Prodigal Son... but what if we've been looking at the wrong person all along?

This Sunday at River of Life, we begin a brand-new three-part series through Luke 15. It's a story about lost sons... but even more, it's a story about an extraordinary Father.

What does the Father's love do when someone walks away?

Join us as we discover a love that never lets go.
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If you’re serious about wanting to find out more about Jesus, or if you need someone to pray for you, why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am? We’d love to see you in person. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for some inspiration, you’re welcome.
Check out our website for more details 👉 www.riveroflife.co.uk
____________________________________
🕙 Doors open at 10:00am for a 10:30am start
☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes afterwards
🚗 Free parking just 5 minutes away (Westbury Hill Car Park, Bristol BS9 3UJ)
👧 Kid’s church available for primary school aged children

Have you ever wished you could wipe the slate clean?Most of us carry things we'd rather forget—regrets, guilt, mistakes,...
11/07/2026

Have you ever wished you could wipe the slate clean?

Most of us carry things we'd rather forget—regrets, guilt, mistakes, broken relationships, or the feeling that we'll never quite measure up. What if freedom wasn't about trying harder... but about someone doing for you what you could never do for yourself?

This Sunday, we'll explore one of the most life-changing truths of the Christian faith: that through Jesus, the debt we could never repay has already been paid. We'll also be celebrating baptisms as people publicly share how Jesus has changed their lives.

Whether you've been to church many times or never before, you'd be very welcome to join us.
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If you’re serious about wanting to find out more about Jesus, or if you need someone to pray for you, why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am? We’d love to see you in person. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for some inspiration, you’re welcome.
Check out our website for more details 👉 www.riveroflife.co.uk
____________________________________
🕙 Doors open at 10:00am for a 10:30am start
☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes afterwards
🚗 Free parking just 5 minutes away (Westbury Hill Car Park, Bristol BS9 3UJ)
👧 Kid’s church available for primary school aged children

Hey friend - KEEP GOING!Have you ever felt like nothing is happening?Maybe you've been praying for years...Maybe you're ...
03/07/2026

Hey friend - KEEP GOING!

Have you ever felt like nothing is happening?

Maybe you've been praying for years...
Maybe you're wondering if you've missed God's purpose...
Maybe you feel too young, too old, or simply overlooked.

A tree in winter can look lifeless, but beneath the surface, the roots are still alive. Growth is still happening—you just can't see it. Sometimes our lives can feel like that too.

This Sunday we'll discover four biblical reminders to encourage anyone who feels discouraged, stuck, or ready to give up.

🌳 Don't give up. God is still working through your life exactly where He has placed you.
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If you’re serious about wanting to find out more about Jesus, or if you need someone to pray for you, why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am? We’d love to see you in person. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for some inspiration, you’re welcome.
Check out our website for more details 👉 www.riveroflife.co.uk
____________________________________
🕙 Doors open at 10:00am for a 10:30am start
☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes afterwards
🚗 Free parking just 5 minutes away (Westbury Hill Car Park, Bristol BS9 3UJ)
👧 Kid’s church available for primary school aged children

Hello friend.This Sunday, we reach the final piece of the fight. After truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation an...
20/06/2026

Hello friend.
This Sunday, we reach the final piece of the fight.
After truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation and the Word… Paul ends with something surprising: prayer.
Not as an accessory — but as the way we carry the armour into battle.
This Sunday: discover why prayer is the place where the victory Jesus won becomes the victory you walk in.
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If you’re serious about wanting to find out more about Jesus, or if you need someone to pray for you, why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am? We’d love to see you in person. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for some inspiration, you’re welcome.
Check out our website for more details 👉 www.riveroflife.co.uk
____________________________________
🕙 Doors open at 10:00am for a 10:30am start
☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes afterwards
🚗 Free parking just 5 minutes away (Westbury Hill Car Park, Bristol BS9 3UJ)
👧 Kid’s church available for primary school aged children

Hey there…Last week we talked about those moments when fear, doubt, shame, or discouragement seem to get inside our head...
11/06/2026

Hey there…

Last week we talked about those moments when fear, doubt, shame, or discouragement seem to get inside our heads and start telling us stories that aren't true. But what do you do when those thoughts keep coming?

Do you argue with them?
Ignore them?
Just try to think positively?

This Sunday, we're looking at a surprisingly practical way Jesus handled those moments—and how we can do the same. Because sometimes the battle isn't around us. It's in the thoughts we believe and the voices we listen to.

And learning how to answer those voices can change everything. Join us as we continue our Armour of God series and discover how to use what the Bible calls "the Sword of the Spirit."

You'd be very welcome.
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If you’re serious about wanting to find out more about Jesus, or if you need someone to pray for you, why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am? We’d love to see you in person. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for some inspiration, you’re welcome.
Check out our website for more details 👉 www.riveroflife.co.uk
____________________________________
🕙 Doors open at 10:00am for a 10:30am start
☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes afterwards
🚗 Free parking just 5 minutes away (Westbury Hill Car Park, Bristol BS9 3UJ)
👧 Kid’s church available for primary school aged children

Hey there…We all have moments where doubt, fear, or unhelpful thoughts creep in. Moments where something inside whispers...
02/06/2026

Hey there…
We all have moments where doubt, fear, or unhelpful thoughts creep in. Moments where something inside whispers, “You’re not enough… you can’t trust God… you’re on your own.” You don’t need to be a Christian to recognise that kind of battle.

This Sunday, as we continue in our 'Armour of God' series, we’re looking at how God meets us in those moments — not with pressure, not with religion, but with a word that brings clarity right when everything feels confusing. A word that exposes the lie and helps you see what’s actually true. A word the Bible calls “the Sword of the Spirit” — a Spirit‑given word that brings light, peace, and perspective.

If you’re longing for a bit of light, a bit of truth, or just a fresh perspective, this could be a good place to start.
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If you’re serious about wanting to find out more about Jesus, or if you need someone to pray for you, why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am? We’d love to see you in person. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for some inspiration, you’re welcome.
Check out our website for more details 👉 www.riveroflife.co.uk
____________________________________
🕙 Doors open at 10:00am for a 10:30am start
☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes afterwards
🚗 Free parking just 5 minutes away (Westbury Hill Car Park, Bristol BS9 3UJ)
👧 Kid’s church available for primary school aged children

Hello there…Ever notice how quickly your thoughts can spiral? One moment of doubt, one whisper of fear — and suddenly yo...
12/05/2026

Hello there…
Ever notice how quickly your thoughts can spiral? One moment of doubt, one whisper of fear — and suddenly your mind feels under pressure.

But God hasn’t left your mind unprotected.

This Sunday we’re taking the next step in our 'Armour of God' series: not just what the Helmet of Salvation is, but how to wear it in real life:
How to recognise the battle.
How to expose the lie.
How to replace it with truth.

If you need clarity, strength, or peace in your mind — this one’s for you.
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If you’re serious about wanting to find out more about Jesus, or if you need someone to pray for you, why not join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am? We’d love to see you in person. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for some inspiration, you’re welcome.
Check out our website for more details 👉 www.riveroflife.co.uk
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🕙 Doors open at 10:00am for a 10:30am start
☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes afterwards
🚗 Free parking just 5 minutes away (Westbury Hill Car Park, Bristol BS9 3UJ)
👧 Kid’s church available for primary school aged children

Address

26 Trym Road, Westbury On Trym
Bristol
BS93EP

Telephone

0117 9507189

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