Robert Sharpe

Robert Sharpe, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, musician, teacher, went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2026, at the age of 63.

Robert was born on September 11, 1963, in Paterson, New Jersey, to Roberto and Maria Sharpe. He was the brother of Bill Sharpe and Mary Lindell.

Robert graduated from Valley Forge Christian College. He dedicated his life to ministry and spent approximately 40 years serving God and the community. Robert and his wife Lydia, whom he married on August 20th,1988. are founding pastors of Worship Church.

He loved worshiping the Lord, studying the word and teaching people about the Lord. He was an Apostle, teacher, musician, pastor and had a very strong prophetic voice. He continually poured into the lives of others. He was gifted to help people recognize their calling, gifts, and anointing which many times would change the course of their lives. Because they learned how much God loved them and that their lives mattered to Him.

He believed in people. He practiced the “Law of Recognition”. Which he would quote often.

What you fail to recognize

You fail to celebrate

What you fail to celebrate

You fail to honor

What you fail to honor

You fail to reward

What you fail to reward

Will exit your life

As a young man music was a large part of his life. Growing up he was in a band and that gift continued in ministry. He was a songwriter, and developed a music team that included a choir, brass and wind instruments. In his early years of ministry, he was a worship leader. He knew how to enter the presence of God in worship and helped everyone experience the Lord’s presence at another level in the Spirit. Revival would break out not only in the service but in people’s hearts.

He was a church planter. There was a season in ministry, Worship Church grew to nine campuses. He had a heart for missions and planted over 100 churches in India; a ministry that continues to be supported and cared for today.

Robert and Lydia shared 38 years of marriage. Together they raised four sons: David Sharpe, married to Sarah; Joshua Sharpe, married to Victoria; Nathan Sharpe; and Jeremiah Sharpe, married to Chloe. Robert was also a proud grandfather to six grandchildren: Ethan, Ezekiel, Ben, Hazel, Levi, and Skylar.

He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Lydia; his four sons and their wives; his six grandchildren; his siblings and extended family; his church family; and the many people around the world whose lives were changed through his ministry.

Though our hearts grieve his absence, we hold on to the hope Robert preached throughout his life: that Jesus Christ is Lord, that death is not the end, and that those who belong to Him have the promise of eternal life.

Robert has finished his race, kept the faith, and gone home to be with his Lord.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at Worship Church, 45 Spring Mills Rd, Milford, NJ 08848. Food and refreshments will follow at the church at the conclusion of the Celebration of Life. Interment will be private.

Funeral arrangements and cremation services are under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Flemington NJ 08822. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert's memory may be made to a GoFundMe page by clicking here.