Messages won't connect to AIM, Google Talk, or Jabber anymore

I know there's a few discussion threads out there already, but I've tried everything and it still doesn't work.
The last few days, I haven't been able to connect to the following services on Messages (OS X 10.8.2) anymore:
AIM
Google Talk
Jabber (Facebook Chat)
None of my settings have change, and I've tried disabling and re-enabling the accounts. I've messed with every setting and still can't get it to connect.
My internet connection is fine, and I can still connect to Yahoo. I don't know why these other services won't work.
Any help would be great!

Hi,
In System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Firewall is the Firewall On ?
IF it is ON then in Firewall Options is the "Allow Signed Software" box ticked ?
IF that is is Messages AND IMAgent allowed ?
IMAgent is the item that deals with login to AIM and Jabber servers (but NOT Yahoo ones).
It is likely that for some reason IMAgent is not being allowed.
Can you also check the Keychain (Keychain Access in Applications/Utilities)
For your AIM and Jabber IDs check the info panel > Access Tab is also allowing Messages and IMAgent if it is restricting the names to specific apps.
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