River of Life Church

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

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
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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

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
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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

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

Hello friendOn Sunday 24th May, Wynne and Gwenda Goss will be ministering at River of Life Church. Wynne and Gwenda are ...
07/05/2026

Hello friend

On Sunday 24th May, Wynne and Gwenda Goss will be ministering at River of Life Church. Wynne and Gwenda are long time friends and we're looking forward to hearing what God has been doing through their ministry. Why don't you come along? It's going to be a great morning!
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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

Hey friend...Are you left feeling mentally tired? Pulled in different directions?Well God hasn’t left your mind unprotec...
07/05/2026

Hey friend...
Are you left feeling mentally tired? Pulled in different directions?
Well God hasn’t left your mind unprotected.

This Sunday, we continue in our series on Paul's letter to the Ephesian church, where he urged them to prepare for the real battles they faced. The thing is this: Paul's message is relevant for us too!

We’re going to explore what Paul meant when he told the church to take up the 'Helmet of Salvation'. He was encouraging them that God had a way of anchoring their thoughts in the certainty of His saving work: past, present, and future.

The same is true for us today.
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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...Ever had a thought hit you out of nowhere and suddenly everything feels heavier? The Bible calls those “fla...
23/04/2026

Hey friend...
Ever had a thought hit you out of nowhere and suddenly everything feels heavier? The Bible calls those “flaming darts” — and it also tells us exactly how to extinguish them.

This Sunday we’re looking at what to do in the exact moment a flaming dart lands — the thoughts that ignite fear, shame, doubt, or anxiety. We’ll be 'unpacking' the Shield of Faith: what it is, how it works, and how you can lift it in the middle of real‑life battles.

If you need strength, clarity, or just a reminder that God is with you, this is a good week to be in the room.
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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

Some battles in life feel invisible, don’t they?A thought hits you out of nowhere…A fear flares up…A doubt starts to smo...
09/04/2026

Some battles in life feel invisible, don’t they?

A thought hits you out of nowhere…
A fear flares up…
A doubt starts to smoulder and suddenly it feels like something inside you is catching fire.

But what if those moments aren’t random?
And what if God has already given you something that can extinguish every flaming dart the enemy launches?

This Sunday we’re looking at the Shield of Faith — what it really is, how it protects you, and why you were never meant to lift it alone.

So if you’ve felt under pressure lately…
If your thoughts have been louder than usual…
If you’re tired of fighting battles in your own strength, then come and be strengthened. Come and stand shield‑to‑shield with a local church family. ____________________________________________________________
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...Easter holds tragedy and triumph in the same breath — a cross that paid our debt, and an empty tomb that op...
04/04/2026

Hey friend...

Easter holds tragedy and triumph in the same breath — a cross that paid our debt, and an empty tomb that opens the way for our restoration.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God can rebuild what’s been lost, this Sunday is for you. Come and discover the hope, freedom, and new life found in Jesus.
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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

GOD’S DESIGN — Before the Cross, There Was a PlanWhat if the gospel doesn’t start at the cross? What if the story begins...
28/03/2026

GOD’S DESIGN — Before the Cross, There Was a Plan

What if the gospel doesn’t start at the cross? What if the story begins long before that — with a God who designed you, blessed you, and breathed life into you?

Before sin.
Before brokenness.
Before the fall.

There was God’s Design — a design where you were created to relate, receive, and flourish. Most of us search for purpose by looking inward. But you didn’t create yourself — so you can’t tell yourself what you were made for. Only the Designer can.

This Sunday we’re stepping back to the beginning — to Eden, to intention, to identity — to rediscover what God originally crafted you for. Because when you understand the design, you finally understand the cross.

“For we are God’s handiwork…” — Ephesians 2:10

Come ready. This one reframes everything.
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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. Thanks for stopping by…Let me ask you something: What if the peace you’re searching for doesn’t start with...
19/03/2026

Hello friend. Thanks for stopping by…

Let me ask you something: What if the peace you’re searching for doesn’t start with your circumstances, but with Jesus Himself?

You can try to steady your life.
You can manage the noise.
You can do everything you can to stay grounded…
and still feel the ground shifting under your feet.

Because real peace doesn’t begin in you — it begins with God.

This Sunday, we’re exploring the peace Jesus gives:
1) Peace with God — the peace that restores you.
2) And the peace of God — the peace that steadies you.

And when those two meet, something powerful happens:

You don’t just stand… you’re sent.
Sent into anxious spaces.
Sent into broken places.
Sent with the hope and presence of Christ.

A simple pair of shoes… carrying the peace of a risen Saviour.
Join us for Part 4 of The Armour of God: Applying the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace — Peace That Sends 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

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26 Trym Road, Westbury On Trym
Bristol
BS93EP

Telephone

0117 9507189

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