Matt Lucas is a singer/songwriter from Sydney, Australia.
Starting his musical career as a session drummer, Matt has played with some of Australia’s leading musicians including Tommy Emmanuel, Colin Buchanan, and one of Australia’s premier Christian bands Alabaster Box.
As a singer Matt travels all over Australia ministering in churches, youth groups, high schools, and at festivals. In 2007 he played over 100 shows. Matt has also delivered three hits to Australian Christian Radio.
Having studied at the Churches of Christ in NSW Theological College (now know as the Australian College of Ministry) and having worked in two Sydney churches as a Youth Pastor and spending 18 months as a Schools Youth Worker, Matt has also had the opportunity to develop a reputation as a gifted and dynamic preacher and communicator.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS -
SINGING:
March 2008 Newsboys Tour – opening act in Adelaide,
Australian Gospel Music Festival,
Black Stump Festival,
Channel 9’s ‘Rise and Shine’ Television Program,
Australian Christian Channel’s ‘Face to Face’ Television Program,
PERFORMED ALONG SIDE: Newsboys, Michelle Tumes, Nathan Tasker, Alabaster Box, James and John Morrison to name a few.
DRUMMING:
Tommy Emmanuel,
Colin Buchanan,
Alabaster Box,
Channel 10 TV Movie “Jessica”,
MEDIA:
Radio: 'MERCY LIGHTS MY WAY (I AM FREE)' no. 8 Radio Active Song - 2008
The Rock Across Australia (Still Charting),
'I STILL PRAY' no. 23 Radio Active Song - 2007/2008
The Rock Across Australia,
'WATCHING OVER YOU' no. 23 Radio Active Song - 2007
The Rock Across Australia,
Television: Channel 9’s ‘Rise and Shine’,
Australian Christian Channel’s ‘Face to Face’,
Channel 10 TV Movie “Jessica”,
Print: Alive Magazine,
The Edge Magazine,
The War Cry,
Pipeline Magazine,
Queensland Baptist Magazine.
WORLD YOUTH DAY PERFORMANCE - DARLING HARBOUR 17 July 2008
I saw this story and it reminded me of a similar situation with my youngins.
Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.
He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer. " "Really?" my son asked. "Cross my heart," the man replied. Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman;
With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The road to Success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.
A love so sacred and divine. A love that I can now call mine. A love so beautiful, real and true. A love like you Lord, a love that is you. A love that nurtures, heals and cares. A love that speaks to me in tenderness and brings me to tears. A love that is free for all to cherish, and given by one so that none should perish. A love that strengthens me, as it draws me towards you. I witness your miracle an am cleansed anew. A love so kind as it fills my mind. I see your light and am no longer blind. A love for all time, a love that is mine. What a pleasure it is Lord, to love only you.
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"Love is when God became man." Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. His father, working in the yard, saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, he ran toward the water, yelling to his son as loudly as he could. Hearing his voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his father. It was too late. Just as he reached his father, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the father grabbed his little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the father, but the father was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard his screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator. Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his father's fingernails dug into his flesh in his effort to hang on to the son he loved. The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Dad wouldn't let go." You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let you go. In the midst of your struggle, He's be
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Hi Matt. All the best for the upcoming US gigs. Can't wait to see what happens next for you. Mercy Lights My Way is still an all-time personal fave. Blessings - m
Hey thanks for adding me. I hope you like my song “Silent Cry”. I’m desperately trying to raise awareness for Post Abortion Syndrome, please help me spread the word. Please forward my song to anyone you know who is struggling.. Thx
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hey Matt! just wanna say thanks for last wk end at Bayside, it was so awesome having you there, and at Youth also! really enjoyed your music, and am inspired by what you're doing and the impact your music is having! all the best!
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